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Vortex relocates Asia-Pacific office

The new office space spans more than 100 square meters and includes a large conference room, a demonstration room to showcase Vortex products and storage.
February 6, 2018
Vortex Asia-Pacific, a solids and bulk handling components company, relocated its office to a newly renovated industrial building in Shanghai, China.
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Tyson Foods invests in steam oven manufacturer

The capital raised will be used to support Tovala’s growth, including adding staff across all departments, geographic expansion and investment in product, operations, technology and marketing.
February 6, 2018
Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., through its corporate venture subsidiary Tyson Ventures, invested in Tovala, a Chicago-based food startup that manufacturers smart countertop steam ovens with fresh ready-to-cook meals.
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Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings merger creates Inspire Brands

Inspire is said to be one of the largest owner-operators of restaurants with more than 1,700 company-owned restaurants.
February 5, 2018
Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc., Atlanta, launched Inspire Brands, Inc., a new global, multi-brand restaurant company, following the completion of its acquisition of Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., Minneapolis.
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SeaPak undergoes packaging redesign

The refined look stays true to SeaPak’s classic image, marrying the brand’s iconic equities with that of the attributes in communicating its real food ingredients.
February 5, 2018
SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Co., a St. Simons Island, Ga.-based division of Rich Products Corp., revealed a packaging design on its portfolio of 30-plus products.
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EG Group acquires Kroger's convenience store business

Kroger announced in October 2017 its intention to explore strategic alternatives for its convenience store business, including a potential sale, in conjunction with Restock Kroger.
February 5, 2018
EG Group, a privately-held petrol forecourt convenience store retailer based in the United Kingdom, announced a definitive agreement to purchase The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, for $2.15 billion.
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Study reveals gut health as this year’s mega-trend

Gut health is fast becoming a new lifestyle approach that will affect food and beverages.
February 2, 2018
Gut health is fast becoming a new lifestyle approach that will affect food and beverages, as evidenced in this report produced by Schieber Research, New York.
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Study reveals consumers not loyal to one store

This test details consumer-buying habits by categories at more than one chain store selling groceries.
February 2, 2018
Grocery categories such as dessert toppings and refrigerated ethnic foods were some of the leading products that lure customers to separate stores, according to a report released by a team of business school researchers led by Washington University, St. Louis, Mo.
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