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Kroger partners with Infarm to offer in-store living produce farms

Using hydroponic technology, the produce will grow on site, removing the need for extended transportation and storage and producing a more eco-conscious product.

November 20, 2019

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, partnered with Infarm, Berlin, to bring modular living produce farms to North America.

Albert Straus, BMW Group collaborate to develop cow-powered electric cars

This collaboration uses biogas to create electricity that can charge electric cars.

November 20, 2019

Albert Straus, founder and CEO of Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, Calif., collaborated with BMW Group, Germany, to make low carbon charging available for BMW’s electric vehicle (EV) customers in California.

Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel predicts Top 2020 food trends

Trendspotters see continuing growth in products across categories containing CBD and dairy-free functions.

November 19, 2019

From “plants as plants” to unexpected proteins and everything in between, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel, New York, predicts what’s coming up for specialty food in 2020.

Green Light Go announces new McAllen, TX office

The new office allows customers to experience expanded lane options.

November 19, 2019

Green Light Go Inc., Garden Grove, Calif., opened the doors to its new McAllen, Texas, office, which enables produce brokers and buyers to experience expanded lane options, including LTL, out of California, Nogales, Ariz.; and South Texas, and FTL out of all 48 states.

Ramar Foods International breaks ground on new facility in Kapolei

Ramar Foods produces frozen Filipino meals and snacks.

November 19, 2019

Ramar Foods celebrates its 50th anniversary by breaking ground on a new, custom facility in Kapolei, Hawaii.

ARYZTA announces new frozen bread line at Ancaster, Canada, bakery

The new frozen bread line is capable of producing large loaves as well as small rolls and buns.

November 19, 2019

ARYZTA North America, Canada, announced a new frozen bread line extension at its Ancaster, Ontario, Canada, bakery.

Danfoss to establish IoT collaboration with Microsoft

The cloud-based services will enable food retailers to reduce food loss and energy consumption and optimize overall store performance.

November 19, 2019

Danfoss, Baltimore, Md., entered into a collaboration with Microsoft Corp., Redmond, Wash., to bring domain expertise in refrigeration and HVAC to the cloud.

WP Rawl opens new processing facility

The entire production line was built with sustainability in mind, utilizing 75% of existing equipment originally used at the main headquarters in Pelion.

November 19, 2019

WP Rawl, Pelion, S.C., opened the doors to its Bunnell, Fla., processing facility.

Lakeside Foods completes $40M frozen packaging facility project

The automated lines utilize state-of-the-art robotics equipment for a wide variety of bag options, including stand-up and bag-in-bag for retail and foodservice customers.

November 19, 2019

Lakeside Foods, Inc., Manitowoc, Wis., transitioned its frozen vegetable packaging processes to new automated production lines.

Crystal Valley Foods to acquire Joco Produce

Joco maintains a strong presence in South Florida and throughout the United States, especially in the wholesale and foodservice channels.

November 19, 2019

Crystal Valley Foods, Miami, Fla., finalized the acquisition of Joco Produce, a Miami, Fla.-based importer of fresh Asian, tropical and specialty fruits and vegetables.