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UNFI to expand in Rhode Island

United Natural Foods, Inc. is a distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods.
February 17, 2017
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), Providence, R.I., announced plans to significantly expand its footprint in Rhode Island.
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Grocery industry launches initiative to reduce consumer confusion on product date labels

Currently, more than 10 different date labels on packages – such as Sell By, Use By, Expires On, Best Before, Better if Used By or Best By – can result in confused consumers discarding a safe or usable product after the date on the package.
February 17, 2017
In a new industry-wide effort to reduce consumer confusion about product date labels, grocery manufacturers and retailers have joined together to adopt standard wording on packaging about the quality and safety of products.
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Aramark, Carter Brothers form joint venture

Aramark's facilities services team consists of 72,000 employees managing nearly 1 billion square feet for more than 1,300 clients.
February 16, 2017
Aramark, Philadelphia, Pa., announced a joint venture with Carter Brothers, an East Point, Ga.-based provider of integrated facilities management (IFM), project management, electronic security, electrical and mechanical services.
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Yusen Logistics opens logistics center in Bajio, Mexico

It features 10,764 square feet of office space, 10 dock doors, a 64,583-square-foot trailer yard and an ocean container depot with capacity for 1,000 TEUs.
February 16, 2017
Yusen Logistics, Secaucus, N.J., opened a 53,820-square-foot logistics center near Celaya, Mexico.
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US Foods to acquire All American Foods

All American Foods offers more than 4,000 SKUs to nearly 1,000 customers throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
February 15, 2017
US Foods, Rosemont, Ill., agreed to acquire All American Foods, a broadline distributor based in North Kingstown, R.I.
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PMMI infographic

PMMI study: Healthy, convenient food options are top of mind

New product launches with plant-based claims have increased almost seven-fold since 2011.
February 15, 2017
Food processing machinery continues significant annual growth, increasing 11.3%, according to the “2017 Trends in Food Processing Operations” report, produced by PMMI.
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