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Center for Produce Safety awards $200K to research project studying effectiveness of various agriculture water treatments

The project signals CPS’s entry into solving the safety of water applied to fresh produce crops.
November 19, 2019
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS), Woodland, Calif., funded its first-ever research project to study the effectiveness of various agricultural water treatments, awarding $200,000 to a team led by Channah Rock, associate professor of soil, water and environmental sciences and water quality specialist at University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.
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Lineage Logistics acquires Emergent Cold

Following closing of the transactions, the combined company will feature over 1.7 billion cubic feet of temperature-controlled capacity across 260 facilities in 10 countries.
November 19, 2019
Lineage Logistics Holdings, LLC, Novi, Mich., signed definitive agreements to acquire Emergent Cold, Dallas, Texas.
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A&R Logistics acquires Plantgistix

Following the acquisition of Plantgistix, A&R will be positioned as a provider of outsourced warehousing, packaging and export services dedicated to the plastic resin industry.
November 19, 2019
Wind Point Partners, Chicago, and portfolio company A&R Logistics, Louisville, Ky., acquired Plantgistix Holdings, a Houston, Texas-based provider of packaging, warehousing and full-scale export services dedicated to the plastic resin industry.
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Aurora Organic Dairy commits to 100% carbon-neutral energy

The report outlines progress toward goals to improve its sustainability performance around animals, people and planet.
November 18, 2019
Aurora Organic Dairy, Boulder, Colo., published its 2019 Sustainability Report, which provides a detailed and transparent update on the company.
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Grupo Bimbo incorporates 4,000 new electric-powered vehicles

These distribution trucks are “wind-powered” by the Piedra Larga wind farm located in Oaxaca, México.
November 18, 2019
Grupo Bimbo, Mexico, announced that starting in 2020, over the next four years, its fleet of electric distribution vehicles in Mexico will grow by 4,000 units, representing an investment of 2.8 billion pesos.
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Acosta reveals Top 20 CPG predictions for 2020

Some predictions include higher demand for pet products, integration of the in-store and online shopping experience and non-traditional channel growth.
November 18, 2019
Experts from Acosta, Jacksonville, Fla., compiled its Top 20 consumer packaged goods (CPG) predictions for 2020.
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Walmart Canada, DLT Labs launch blockchain-based freight, payment network

The new system uses distributed ledger technology to track deliveries, verify transactions and automate payments and reconciliation among Walmart Canada and its carriers.
November 18, 2019
Walmart Canada, Canada, and DLT Labs, Canada, launched a blockchain-based freight and payment network, what is said to be the world's largest full production blockchain solution for any industrial application.
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FoodChain ID acquires Diversified Laboratories

Diversified is a USDA-accredited and ISO 17025-certified laboratory specializing in the rapid detection and reporting of more than 600 types of chemical contaminants.
November 18, 2019
FoodChain ID, a Fairfield, Va.-based portfolio company of Paine Schwartz Partners, LLC, acquired Diversified Laboratories, LLC, Chantilly, Va., to create what is said to be the most comprehensive contaminants testing solutions offerings.
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Tyson Foods’ Holcomb, KS plant to resume operations following fire

The fire severely damaged a critical part of the plant containing the hydraulic and electrical systems that support the harvest floor and cooler areas.
November 18, 2019
Tyson Fresh Meats, a Dakota Dunes, S.D.-based subsidiary of Tyson Foods, announced reconstruction of its Holcomb, Kan., beef complex following a fire that broke out in August.
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