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Fonterra opens new IQF mozzarella production plant

The new $240 million plant will double the co-operative’s capacity to produce individually-quick frozen (IQF) mozzarella.
December 15, 2016
Fonterra USA, Rosemont, Ill., takes another important step in its value-add strategy with the announcement of a new mozzarella plant.
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Cooke Seafood acquires Uruguay's largest seafood company

Cooke previously began to repair the Uruguayan fishing vessels, and anticipates a resumption of fishing operations early in 2017.
December 15, 2016
Cooke Seafood USA, Inc., Hyannis, Mass., formally acquired the assets of Fripur S.A., what is said to be Uruguay’s largest seafood company, effective Dec. 14.
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Ready Pac study: 8 out of 10 consumers wish they made better holiday food choices

The survey showed that 37% of respondents realize they can eat healthier with simple meal substitutions, without compromising the holiday spirit.
December 14, 2016
81% of consumers surveyed wished they made healthier choices during the holiday season, yet seven out of 10 have no plans to do so, according to a survey conducted by ORC International, Princeton, N.J., for Ready Pac Foods, Irwindale, Calif.
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Top 10 countries for LEED green building

China tops the list, as demand for sustainable buildings outside of United States continues to drive LEED certification and green construction.
December 14, 2016
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., announced the Top 10 countries for LEED.
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Increase in U.S. beef production leads to lower prices in meat case

Beef production is currently on an upward trend, with production projected to rise 6% in 2016 and another 4% in 2017.
December 14, 2016
As consumers shop at the meat case this holiday season and into the New Year, they'll see lower retail prices on beef, including popular holiday cuts like the tenderloin and rib roast, according to CattleFax.
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Acosta research shows grocery shopper behavior influenced by engagement with food

Today’s shoppers are seeking positive culinary experiences, making deliberate decisions from the store to the stove.
December 14, 2016
This and other research was released in the latest The Why? Behind The Buy report, published by Acosta Sales & Marketing, Jacksonville, Fla., which details the choices and behaviors of grocery shoppers, as they look to enhance how they purchase and consume food.
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Altamont Capital Partners acquires Maxi Canada

Maxi produces frozen poultry products sold under the Yummy and Dino Buddies brands.
December 14, 2016
Altamont Capital Partners, Palo Alto, Calif., acquired Maxi Canada, Inc., a leading manufacturer of frozen poultry products based in St-Lin-Laurentides, Quebec, Canada.
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NPD study: Predictions for 2017 and beyond

Food and beverage consumption patterns are among the most stable consumer behaviors, but changes are happening that will alter, and even disrupt, what is considered to be the fundamentals for this industry.
December 14, 2016
The NPD Group, Inc., Port Washington, N.Y., released its predictions for 2017 and beyond.
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ITP opens first U.S. warehouse, sales office

The company’s North American subsidiary, ITP USA, Inc. in Pine Brook, N.J., offers on-site technical assistance and safety stock.
December 14, 2016
ITP, an Italian manufacturer of polyolefin films for food and industrial packaging, announced the opening of its first U.S. sales office and warehouse.
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Hygiena to acquire DuPont’s food safety diagnostics business

DuPont Diagnostics provides innovative, science-based microbial detection and monitoring products.
December 14, 2016
Hygiena, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company based in Camarillo, Calif., announced plans to acquire the global food safety diagnostics business from DuPont Nutrition & Health, Wilmington, Del.
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