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Pregis invests $1M in blown film testing lab

The Grand Rapids facility provides high-quality custom film rollstock to converters for packaging applications that protect a wide variety of products.
January 17, 2018
Pregis LLC, Deerfield, Ill., invested $1 million in a new 1,000-square-foot testing lab for its Grand Rapids, Mich., blown film manufacturing facility.
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Nomad Foods acquires Goodfella’s Pizza

Goodfella’s Pizza manufactures and distributes a portfolio of branded and private label frozen pizzas in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
January 17, 2018
Nomad Foods Ltd., London, entered into an agreement to acquire Green Isle Foods Ltd., an Ireland-based subsidiary of Boparan Holdings Ltd., England, and its unit, Goodfella’s Pizza.
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Stavis Seafoods forms strategic partnership with IMV

This partnership provides Stavis with more resources to position the company for growth.
January 17, 2018
Stavis Seafoods, a Boston-based, international importer and first receiver of fresh and frozen seafood, entered into a strategic partnership with IMV, a multinational fishing company based in The Netherlands.
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California Dairies to close Los Banos, CA manufacturing facility

In conjunction with the closure, CDI will exit the cream cheese and Neufchatel business, which was served solely by the Los Banos facility.
January 17, 2018
California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), Visalia, Calif., announced plans to cease operations at its Los Banos, Calif., manufacturing facility March 17.
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Deloitte: The drive toward consumer products company differentiation in 2018

Companies in the consumer products industry are developing newer and bolder strategies to execute traditional levers against a backdrop of a more stable U.S. and worldwide economy.
January 16, 2018
The ability of companies in the consumer products industry to quickly adapt, innovate and differentiate themselves in the marketplace is often essential to success and driving brand growth.
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Romana Food Brands to acquire Michelis frozen pasta brand

Michelis distributes to numerous restaurants and vendors.
January 16, 2018
Romana Food Brands Corp., a Canada-based producer of frozen pasta, desserts and baked goods, announced plans to acquire Michelis Egidio SNC di Michelis C.M.M., an Italy-based specialty, artisanal producer.
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IRI report examines latest consumer confidence, online CPG shopping behaviors

This survey revealed that more than one-quarter of shoppers regularly buy grocery items online.
January 16, 2018
Consumer confidence is holding steady, with 53% of U.S. households feeling they are in good financial health in Q4 2017 compared with the same figure in Q4 2016, according to IRI Consumer Connect survey results released by Chicago-based IRI.
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Top 10 global consumer trends in 2018

From mindfulness to augmented reality, shifting consumer expectations can be major disruptors for businesses.
January 16, 2018
2018 will see consumers continuing to question their values, priorities and purchasing decisions, and prioritizing brands and issues that matter to them, according to a trends report released by Euromonitor, London.
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McDonald’s to improve packaging by 2025

By 2025, 100% of McDonald’s guest packaging will come from renewable, recycled or certified sources.
January 16, 2018
McDonald’s, Oak Brook, Ill., announced goals to improve its packaging and help significantly reduce waste.
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