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Report outlines private label trends for 2020 and beyond

Retailers who want to win in the perimeter must adapt to change in the form of private label development, innovation and customization.
November 14, 2019
A new report from Daymon, Stamford, Conn., reveals the key trends driving change in fresh and the action steps retailers must take to innovate and lead in 2020 and beyond.
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Gotham Greens opens largest urban agriculture campus

Gotham Greens' produce is grown using hydroponic systems in 100% renewable electricity-powered greenhouses that use 95% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming.
November 14, 2019
Gotham Greens, Brooklyn, N.Y., opened its largest greenhouse in Chicago.
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How CBD creates new opportunities in processed food market

When asked in what product sectors they would like to see the ingredient, 22% said that they would like to see the ingredient used in the food sector.
November 14, 2019
Consumer attitudes toward CBD indicate that there is a large demand for products containing the ingredient across the food sector, according to a study produced by FMCG Gurus, UK.
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Study: Canadians want to be better connected to their food

Two new tracking trends identified in the data are Canadian consumers’ moderate-to-strong concerns relating to food fraud (91%) and concerns with misleading food labels (89%) for the purpose of marketing.
November 13, 2019
Research from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity’s (CCFI) 2019 Public Trust Research Report shows that while 91% of Canadians claim to know little, very little or nothing about modern farming practices in Canada, 60% of survey respondents, or three in five Canadians, are interested in knowing more about agriculture and how their food is produced.
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Meijer’s new app-based pilot program aims to reduce in-store food waste

The app, produced by Flashfood, Canada, allows customers to purchase close-dated fresh food items, including meat, produce, seafood, deli and bakery products at up to 50% off.
November 13, 2019
Meijer, Grand Rapids, Mich., is testing an app at a handful of its Metro Detroit supercenters that allows customers to purchase food nearing its best-buy date at a reduced price.
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HerdX, UPS announce global logistics partnership

HerdX is a third-party provider with a unique open source platform that works with every participant along the intricate supply chain.
November 13, 2019
HerdX, Boerne, Texas, partnered with the United Parcel Service (UPS), Atlanta, to introduce a groundbreaking delivery method pertaining to the advancement of traceability and quality assurance for the entire food industry worldwide.
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