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AVEVA, TOMRA partner to lead digital transformation of fresh produce industry

This agreement unlocks greater operator performance, visibility and efficiency with TOMRA and Compac equipment.
October 25, 2018
AVEVA, a UK-based provider of engineering and industrial software, announced a partnership with TOMRA Sorting Food, Austria, to embed SCADA technology in sensor-based sorting and packhouse solutions for the fresh produce industry.
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Study: Increased investment in automation benefits CPG companies

Cobots are the fastest growing segment of industrial automation.
October 25, 2018
As automation increases in importance and usability in the manufacturing sector, collaborative robots (cobots), artificial intelligence and big data can be distinct drivers of investment and performance, according to a survey conducted by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, Reston, Va.
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Kellogg announces new global sustainable packaging goal

Kellogg aims for 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by the end of 2025.
October 25, 2018
Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich., expanded its global sustainability commitments to include a goal of working toward 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by the end of 2025.
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Universal Forest Products’ affiliate acquires Pak-Rite

Pak-Rite offers a full range of packaging solutions, including foam and plastic components and trademarked wood crating systems.
October 24, 2018
Universal Forest Products, Inc. (UFPI), Grand Rapids, Mich., announced that one of its subsidiaries acquired the operating assets of Pak-Rite, Ltd.
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Kite Hill closes $40M capital raise to increase capacity

The capital from this funding round will enable Kite Hill to increase capacity and invest in marketing, innovation and people to help fuel its rapid rate of growth.
October 24, 2018
Kite Hill, Hayward, Calif., completed a $40 million capital round expected to close within a month.
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Study: Blockchain set to supercharge global supply chains by 2025

The study found that cost saving (89%), enhanced traceability (81%) and enhanced transparency (79%) are the Top 3 drivers behind current investments in blockchain.
October 24, 2018
Blockchain could become ubiquitous by 2025, entering mainstream business and underpinning supply chains worldwide, according to a new report by the Capgemini Research Institute, Paris.
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Study: Retailers transform distribution, expand online, turning to the cloud to revolutionize customer experience

Part of the retail digital evolution includes a massive transformation of distribution centers.
October 24, 2018
The study, “Into Uncharted Territory: Retail Transformation and its Impact on Digital Infrastructure”, co-sponsored by Vertiv and DatacenterDynamics, UK, revealed a heightened focus on online retail, as businesses transform their digital resources and capabilities to address changes in customer behavior.
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