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A survey released by Gartner, Stamford, Conn., and conducted in partnership with Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management and Education (AWESOME), Chicago, shows sustained strong representation of women in the senior-most ranks of supply chain organizations relative to other functions.

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., announced a $1.2 million expansion at its Grayson, Ky., facility, which will increase production capacity by 20% and add 40 full-time positions.

A new survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation, Washington, D.C., shows a low level of consumer confusion over nomenclature and basic differences between the two.

Traditional plain yogurt is a thing of the past for many consumers. That’s because most yogurt eaters want something that hits more notes, according to a report published by Packaged Facts, Rockville, Md.

Kraft Heinz, Pittsburgh, Pa., launched Evolv Ventures, a Chicago-based venture fund that will invest in emerging tech companies transforming the food industry.

RK Logistics Group, Fremont, Calif., opened a freight brokerage operation with Mode Transportation, Dallas, Texas.

The Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif., will build and demonstrate a $7.1 million “microgrid” to show the new technology’s effectiveness in providing a clean, reliable supply of electricity for critical operations.

Pelican BioThermal, Plymouth, Minn., opened new service centers in Basel, Switzerland, and Berlin, Germany, growth of its Crēdo reusable shippers.

Lakeland Dairies, Ireland, and LacPatrick Dairies Ltd., also based in Ireland, announced plans to merge.