News
News RSS Feed RSS

default flexible packaging

Flexible Packaging Association releases State of the Flexible Packaging Industry report

Flexible packaging represents approximately 19% of the total $170 billion U.S. packaging industry, and is the second largest packaging segment.
September 5, 2019
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), Annapolis, Md., released its “2019 State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report,” which provides industry converters, suppliers, investors and analysts with insight into the performance (i.e. growth, revenue/volume expectations, profitability and capital spending) of the U.S. flexible packaging industry over the past year.
Read More
default meal kits

Survey: Foodservice is primary strategy for food retailers to grow, succeed

Likewise, consumers continue to look for convenient ways to get all – or part – of their meals away from home, and supermarkets play a pivotal role in this decision making.
September 5, 2019
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., released its annual assessment of the state of the foodservice at retail, demonstrating the opportunities for retailers to leverage a $13 billion category.
Read More

Research IDs consumer confusion with milk, meat labels

While nutritional science tells these consumers that “healthy” includes lean meats and dairy products in moderation, they’re not sure the alternatives offer better health outcomes and are better for people, animals and the planet.
September 5, 2019
New research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), Kansas City, Mo., shows that a significant and growing group of health-conscious consumers are confused by the mixed messages about the words “milk,” “meat” and “burger.”
Read More
default-Latest-Headlines.jpg

The Massman Cos. acquires DTM Packaging

DTM Packaging manufactures and remanufactures bottling, packaging and custom automation equipment.
September 5, 2019
The Massman Cos., Villard, Minn., acquired DTM Packaging & Custom Automation, a Hingham, Mass.-based provider of machinery manufacturing and re-manufacturing as well as the integration and automation of production lines.
Read More

Study: Continued tensions in U.S.-China relationship create uncertainty for U.S. businesses with overseas operations

Competition with Chinese companies on an uneven playing field is a core concern.
September 5, 2019
Continued tensions in the U.S.-China relationship, an uneven playing field and simmering retaliatory actions by Chinese authorities against American companies are creating an increasingly uncertain commercial environment, according to a report published by The US-China Business Council (USCBC), Washington, D.C.
Read More

Study: Majority of consumers choose whole, 2% milk

When given the option to choose among whole, reduced fat 2%, low fat 1%, skim, other (almond, soy, oat, other plant-based, lactose-free) or do not consume milk, respondents overwhelmingly chose fuller-fat milks because they believe they are most nutritious.
September 5, 2019
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., partnered with Morning Consult, Washington, D.C., to conduct a nationwide poll of 2,200 Americans to better understand consumer preferences for fluid milk and related beverages.
Read More
default-Latest-Headlines.jpg

Agriculture Capital invests in Firestone Pacific Foods

Agriculture Capital invests in permanent cropland and food processing businesses, with a focus on consumer-driven, vertically integrated, scaled and regenerative food production.
September 5, 2019
Agriculture Capital, Portland, Ore., invested in Firestone Pacific Foods, a frozen fruit processor.
Read More
default-Latest-Headlines.jpg

Tyson Ventures invests in New Wave Foods

New Wave’s first offering—a plant-based shrimp—is made with sustainably sourced seaweed and plant protein.
September 5, 2019
Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., through its corporate venture subsidiary, Tyson Ventures, invested in New Wave Foods, a San Francisco-based producer of plant-based shellfish.
Read More

SeaFreight Labs, InnoCentive announce strategic partnership

The new service combines the deep domain expertise of SeaFreight Labs with InnoCentive's ability to deliver diverse solutions from thousands of different individuals.
September 5, 2019
SeaFreight Labs and InnoCentive announced a strategic partnership to deliver advanced crowd-solving services to the sea freight industry.
Read More

Elevate your expertise in refrigerated and frozen foods with unparalleled insights and connections.

Get the latest industry updates tailored your way.

JOIN TODAY!