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Boston Dynamics acquires Kinema Systems

Using a combination of vision sensors and deep learning software, Kinema Systems’ Pick technology works with commercial robotic arms to move boxes from pallets to conveyors or to build stacks of boxes on pallets.
April 5, 2019
Boston Dynamics, Waltham, Mass., acquired Kinema Systems, a Menlo Park, Calif.-based provider of industrial robotic arms.
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Study: APAC frozen bakery market to accrue substantial gains by 2024

Estimates depict that the frozen bakery industry will surpass a revenue of $25 billion by the end of 2024, with 8.8% CAGR projection over 2017-2024.
April 5, 2019
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) frozen bakery market is projected to witness lucrative growth potential over 2017-2024, with frozen cakes and pastries dominating the product landscape, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc., Shelbyville, Del.
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Evolv Ventures invests in GrubMarket

GrubMarket is a platform that sources local food directly from producers and delivers it directly to businesses and consumers.
April 4, 2019
Evolv Ventures, the Chicago-based venture fund backed by Kraft Heinz, Pittsburgh, Pa., announced GrubMarket as its first investment.
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RightHand Robotics, Capacity, LLC partner to further automate fulfillment operations

The company's initial use of robotic piece-picking automation builds upon Capacity's strategy of deploying engineered systems that improve speed, accuracy and flexibility to meet omni-channel fulfillment needs.
April 4, 2019
RightHand Robotics, Somerville, Mass., partnered with Capacity, LLC, North Brunswick, N.J., to integrate the RightHand Robotics’ RightPick automation system into Capacity's fulfillment solution offering.
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Bonduelle Fresh Americas institutes agricultural water safety plans for 2019 California growing season

Bonduelle Fresh Americas’ food safety team assessed its growing fields, focusing on water sources, distribution systems, irrigation methods, treatment methods and other important aspects of its growers' agricultural irrigation systems.
April 4, 2019
Bonduelle Fresh Americas, an Irwindale, Calif.-based subsidiary of Bonduelle, France, initiated a plan with its growers to ensure the safety of its leafy greens supply through the 2019 California growing season, effective May 1.
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Study: 85% of food, hospitality brands need to improve on reputation management

The study indicates that hospitality marketers are prioritizing strategies for streamlining the customer experience and monitoring reviews across sites.
April 4, 2019
As customers interact with — and review — brands across a growing number of third-party sites, reputation management is the key area of focus for this group, with 66% planning to focus on "collecting customer feedback" and 51% planning to enhance their ability to monitor and respond to online reviews, according to new research produced by Yext, Inc., New York.
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Study: Consumers expect businesses to support social issues

Nearly 89% of consumers support businesses that take stances related to the environment.
April 3, 2019
Shoppers expect businesses to demonstrate corporate social responsibility by taking stances on pertinent social issues. Some issues, however, are more divisive than others, according to a study by Clutch, Washington, D.C.
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