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IACSC elects new officers, and more

December 1, 2017

Discover a rundown of this week's personnel changes in the cold food industry.

NPD Group reveals food, beverage industry predictions for 2018

These new realities reflect consumers’ changing demands that will force marketers to re-align how they remain relevant.

November 30, 2017

Chicago-based NPD Group released its 2018 predictions for the food and beverage industry.

Schwan's establishes new private label, contract packing business

Currently, some of Schwan’s main focuses for its private label and co-packing activities include ice cream, pies, snacks and appetizers, pizza, beverages (primarily smoothies), sauces and aluminum packaging.

November 30, 2017

Schwan’s Co., Marshall, Minn., announced the creation of Schwan’s Strategic Partner Solutions, a new business unit focused on growing the company’s private label and contract packing businesses with select retailers and food manufacturers.

TransKool Solutions, Allen Lund, Santos International move into larger facility

The new location will accommodate the growth of the company, providing a stronger local presence in Texas and a more flexible and accessible venue for its customers.

November 30, 2017

TransKool Solutions, McAllen, Texas, and its joint venture with Allen Lund Co., La Cañada, Calif., and Santos International, Laredo, Texas, moved into a new 40,000-square-foot facility.

Bell & Evans to build state-of-the-art, European-plus chicken harvesting plant

At full capacity, the new European-plus chicken harvesting plant will process 2.6 million birds per week.

November 29, 2017

Bell & Evans, Fredericksburg, Pa., broke ground on a 560,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art European-plus chicken harvesting plant in Fredericksburg.

Traders Point Creamery updates product labels

Traders Point Creamery’s signature products include a full line of organic, 100% grass-fed fluid milks and yogurts.

November 29, 2017

Traders Point Creamery, Zionsville, Ind., revamped its labels on all Grade A dairy products.

Bell & Evans to convert 100% of chickens to higher-welfare breed in 2018

In 2015, Bell & Evans pursued options for a better-quality breed of chickens by working with European breeders.

November 29, 2017

Bell & Evans, Fredericksburg, Pa., is said to be the first U.S. chicken producer to transition to a higher-welfare, slower-growing, more flavorful breed of broiler chickens.

Lineage Logistics acquires 8 facilities from U.S. Growers Cold Storage

The eight locations acquired encompass over 12 million cubic feet of capacity in the Los Angeles area.

November 29, 2017

Lineage Logistics, LLC, a Colton, Calif.-based warehousing and logistics company sponsored by Bay Grove Capital LLC, San Francisco, acquired eight temperature-controlled warehouses from U.S. Growers Cold Storage, Los Angeles.

United Fresh report: Fresh foods bring consumers in store

Innovation in the produce department is driving consumer demand for alternatives to pasta and rice.

November 28, 2017

As retailers prepare for consumers to migrate toward online platforms for packaged goods, fresh offerings in the perimeter are playing a key role in attracting shoppers to brick-and-mortar, according to the Q3 2017 edition of the FreshFacts on Retail report, produced by United Fresh Produce Association, Washington, D.C.

Dairy Sustainability Framework releases global indicators for sustainability

The criteria includes soil (quality and retention, soil nutrients, water), availability and quality, biodiversity and working conditions.

November 28, 2017

Dairy Sustainability Framework (DSF), Belgium, launched five further global indicators for public reporting of the industry’s progress under its 11 sustainability criteria.