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Study reveals problems with fish mislabeling in Canada

The findings reveal that mislabeling happens before fish are imported into Canada, as well as throughout the supply chain.
February 11, 2019
Canada continue to have a problem with fish mislabeling, and the problem persists throughout the supply chain, according to a first-ever study produced by University of Guelph (U of G), Canada.
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Report: Gen Z adults seek foods that fit their busy, health-conscious lifestyles

The report further reveals that households headed by adults under age 25 are 29% more likely to eat shelf-to-microwave dinners and 26% more likely to eat frozen breakfast entrées/sandwiches.
February 11, 2019
Young Gen Z adults (18-24 year olds) are more likely than their Millennial predecessors to say they often snack between meals (74% vs. 66%), and when they do slow down to prepare a meal, young Gen Z adults are more likely to prefer simple, easy-to-prepare meals (58% vs. 40%), according to “Looking Ahead to Gen Z: Demographic Patterns and Spending Trends,” a report from Packaged Facts, Rockville, Md.
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Ecolab acquires Lobster Ink

This acquisition combines Lobster Ink’s customer training capabilities and digital platform with Ecolab’s expertise in food safety, hygiene, water management and public and planet health.
February 11, 2019
Ecolab Inc., St. Paul, Minn., acquired Lobster Ink, a Geneva-based provider of end-to-end online customer training solutions for foodservice companies.
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JBS USA to expand Ottumwa, IA pork facility

The expansion includes additional bacon processing and slicing capacities, bacon equipment upgrades and new state-of-the-art slicing equipment.
February 11, 2019
JBS USA, Greeley, Colo., announced a nearly $20 million expansion of its Plumrose USA prepared foods business in Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Report: 55% of grocery retailers plan to utilize IoT, AI, VR within 3 years

55% are more likely to shop at a store with self-checkout vs. a store without, and 57% will choose a store offering automated returns to avoid human interactions and speed the process.
February 8, 2019
Nearly 32% of consumers are likely to shop at a store offering an augmented reality (AR) experience over a retailer that doesn’t offer AR and 29% would like a virtual reality (VR) experience as part of their shopping environment, according to a study released by BRP, Boston.
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