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Study details the future of fresh food

With two in three consumers reporting more fresh food purchases, retailers are increasing the space allotted to fresh foods in their stores.
November 13, 2019
Deloitte, New York, released the “Future of Fresh” study, which surveyed 2,000 consumers and 153 fresh food industry executives to gain insights into consumer behavior and how manufacturers and retailers can grow the fresh food category.
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Albertsons unveils new vision for Plated

Plated’s subscription service will be phased out at the end of November, with plans to expand the brand with new product offerings in additional stores in 2020.
November 13, 2019
Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, is strategically shifting the future of the Plated brand from a dinner-based subscription solution to a comprehensive in-house culinary brand that will join the company’s lineup of private label products.
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Sysco acquires Armstrong Produce, Kula Produce

Armstrong Produce maintains operations in Honolulu, Kona and Kahului, and supplies fresh produce daily to local chefs and retailers.
November 13, 2019
Sysco Corp., Houston, Texas, acquired Armstrong Produce and Kula Produce, both Hawaii-based broadline fresh produce wholesalers and distributors.
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Wageningen University & Research receives funds to improve vertical agriculture, animal welfare, water management

One project involves tower garden systems using LEDs and the other focuses on improvements in the welfare of pigs and chickens.
November 13, 2019
Wageningen University & Research (WUR), The Netherlands, received more than €8 million from the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and participating bodies for two major research programs—one involving tower garden systems using LEDs and the other focusing on improvements in the welfare of pigs and chickens.
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MHI report unveils economic impact of material handling

Material handling firms are helping to support more industries as time goes on and the economic impact of this support is widespread.
November 13, 2019
MHI, Charlotte, N.C., collaborated with Oxford Economics, UK, to produce “Handling the US Economy: The Economic Impact of the Material Handling Industry,” a report that explores the relationship between material handling and wider economy of the supply chain.
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Study: Global vertical farming market shows steady growth

Optimum usage of vertical space and energy utilization, ease in monitoring and harvesting of crops and limited availability of arable land are driving growth in the global vertical farming market.
November 13, 2019
The global vertical farming market generated $2.23 billion in 2018, and is estimated to generate $12.77 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 24.6% from 2019 to 2026, according to a report by Allied Market Research, Portland, Ore.
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FleetPride acquires Commercial Truck Services

This move combines two teams who provide quality truck and trailer repair.
November 13, 2019
FleetPride, Inc., Irving, Texas, acquired the assets of Commercial Truck Services (CTS) of Little Rock and Conway, Ark.
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Jensen Meat installs solar-powered cells

The high-efficiency solar panels, manufactured by SunPower, are estimated to produce 43% of Jensen’s power.
November 13, 2019
Jensen Meat installed solar-powered cells and an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at its Otay Mesa, Calif., headquarters manufacturing plant.
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