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Kraft Heinz launches intelligent packaging

By incorporating TAP technology, Kraft Heinz is able to provide true 1:1 consumer connection from store to home and receive key CRM insights on their customers.
September 30, 2019
TPG Rewards, Aventura, Fla., launched what is said to be the largest on-pack intelligent packaging program for Kraft Heinz, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Research reveals circular economies will replace linear economies in 10 years

Switching from a linear to a circular economy is not a go-it-alone project — it requires a whole ecosystem.
September 30, 2019
As consumer and shareholder preferences shift toward sustainability, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must prepare for the transformation from a linear to a circular supply chain without waste, the circular economy will be the only economy, replacing wasteful linear economies by 2029, according to “Preparing for 2029, When Consumer Product Supply Chains Cannot Produce Waste”, presented by Gartner, Inc., Stamford, Conn.
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Thai Union Group strengthens efforts to combat food fraud

The Combating Food Fraud and Food Defense Strategy will complement the work Thai Union already does under its global sustainability strategy.
September 30, 2019
Thai Union Group PCL, Bangkok, announced a new strategy to protect its food supply chains from intentional contamination through a series of robust programs to combat food fraud.
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Study reveals 10% of U.S. consumers consider the environment a top factor when making food, beverage decisions

What’s more is, one in 10 U.S. adults, or roughly 20 million consumers, said that they have switched to a different food or beverage brand because it was sold in earth-friendly packaging.
September 30, 2019
Nearly 9% of adults consider the environment as a top factor when making food and beverage purchase decisions, and it’s young adults, ages 18-44 years old, who are most likely to feel this way, finds the “Health Aspirations & Behavioral Tracking Service” report from The NPD Group, Chicago.
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Ruby Robinson rebrands to The Ruby Co.

Ruby Robinson has since evolved to a full line supplier of nearly all fresh commodities servicing customers nationwide.
September 30, 2019
Ruby Robinson, Buffalo Grove, Ill., announced an official rebrand, effective Sept. 20, becoming The Ruby Co.
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FruitSpec Yield Estimation Solution

FruitSpec closes $4M investment for yield estimation solution

FruitSpec’s patented hyperspectral and computer vision algorithms enable the company to count the number of fruit and estimate fruit sizes for accurate early season fruit yield estimation.
September 30, 2019
FruitSpec, an Israel-based portfolio company of The Trendlines Group Ltd., completed a $4 million investment round for its yield estimation solution.
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