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Washington Fruit & Produce rebuilds from fire

On Oct. 18, 2017, a fire burned two of Mount Adams Fruit’s pear packing lines, packed fruit storage and shipping facility, as well as its business offices, in Bingen, Wash.
September 3, 2019
Washington Fruit & Produce Co., Yakima, Wash., announced plans to rebuild its operation after suffering from a devastating fire.
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Manufacturers of cell-based/cultured meat, poultry, seafood form coalition

AMPS Innovation intends to engage policymakers and stakeholders to educate on their products in addition to working with Congress, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration to build out a regulatory framework for cell-based meat, poultry and seafood.
September 3, 2019
Five cutting-edge food companies who are looking to bring cell-based/cultured meat, poultry and seafood to restaurants and retail shelves formed the Alliance for Meat, Poultry & Seafood Innovation (AMPS Innovation), a coalition focused on educating consumers and stakeholders about this “new” industry and advocating for a clear path to market for their products.
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Verus International acquires UAE-based French fry operations

This acquisition will give Verus an established presence in the frozen food category in its existing hotel, restaurant and similar markets.
September 3, 2019
Verus International, Inc., Gaithersburg, Md., announced plans to acquire the French fry operations of a Middle East-based supplier.
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Aviagen opens company’s largest U.S. hatchery

The 78,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility is the company’s largest U.S. hatchery, with the ability to set 1.1 million eggs per week.
August 30, 2019
To meet a growing demand for quality broiler breeding stock around the world, Aviagen, Huntsville, Ala., built a new parent stock (PS) hatchery in Quitman, Ga.
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Sun Sugar Farms introduces new sustainable produce container

The sustainable produce container ships flat to save warehouse space and can be fully printable to eliminate the need for a label.
August 30, 2019
Sun Sugar Farms, Verona, Ky., introduced a new sustainable produce container, an alternative to non-recyclable plastic clamshells and corrugated packages.
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Origin Almond Lineup Q3 Relaunch

Origin Almond upgrades packaging, relaunches with sustainable sourcing

All the Origin Almond products now start with a base of zero-waste almonds, meaning all parts of the harvested almond fruit is either used or upcycled.
August 30, 2019
Origin Almond, Philadelphia, announced a brand refresh, which includes transitioning supply to sustainable zero-waste almonds, packaging upgrades and the introduction of a new Hemp Mojito variety.
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Study: America’s food loss problem starts with the consumer

This is the first study that’s said to offer a data-driven glimpse into the refrigerators of American homes.
August 30, 2019
Americans throw out a lot more food than they expect to, according to a new study released by researchers at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
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