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McCormick launches annual flavor forecast

Past reports have predicted flavor forecasts with “obscure” ingredients like maple, sea salt, kale and coconut water and milk. Not so obscure anymore.
December 8, 2017
McCormick & Co., Baltimore, Md., deployed a team of more than 100 global experts, including chefs, culinary professionals, trend trackers and food technologists, to identify the next big flavor trends.
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Top 6 food trends to watch in 2018

Whether you’re an accomplished chef, bona fide foodie or have a passing interest in food, consumers should keep a look out for these trends.
December 8, 2017
The chefs at Campbell’s Culinary & Baking Institute (CCBI), a global network of highly-trained chefs, bakers and culinary professionals at Campbell Soup Co., Camden, N.J., have explored the globe, eating at restaurants and food stands, scouring markets and grilling foodies to deliver the six biggest and most accessible food trends of 2018.
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Wind Point Partners acquires Pacifica Foods, Stir Foods

Pacifica and Stir are custom manufacturers of soups, sauces, dressings, fresh salsas and muffin batters for retail and foodservice customers.
December 8, 2017

Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, partnered with experienced food executive Milt Liu and management to acquire Pacifica Foods, Corona, Calif., and Stir Foods, Orange, Calif.


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Study: 76% of shoppers visit more than 1 retailer a week

The report provides an overview of this growing grocery trend, including key motivators such as price, quality, availability and convenience.
December 8, 2017
The study, "Trip Drivers: Top Influencers Driving Shopper Traffic," shows that 76% of weekly shoppers visit more than one retailer each week for groceries, and 67% of those shoppers visit approximately 2-3 retailers a week.
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McLane Findlay distribution center

McLane Co. opens $150M grocery distribution center

The McLane Findlay distribution center will utilize employees, robotics and artificial intelligence to deliver over 325,000 picks of items per day at peak operation.
December 8, 2017
McLane Co., Inc., Temple, Texas, celebrated the opening of its new, $150 million, 417,338-square-foot grocery distribution center in Findlay, Ohio.
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Romana Food Brands acquires Pizza Romana

Pizza Romana currently produces pizza for Imvescor Restaurant Group Inc. under the Mike's private label.
December 7, 2017
Romana Food Brands Corp., Canada, acquired Pasta Romana, a Canada-based pizza manufacturer.
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