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Study: Expanding fulfillment options, online assortment will drive growth of online edible grocery sales

While e-commerce continues to be the fastest-growing channel, the online shift of edible grocery (comprising food and beverage) has been relatively slow when compared to other categories.
September 4, 2019
Store-based sales will continue to account for the majority of worldwide edible grocery sales over the next 5 years, but online sales are poised to grow much faster, as leading retailers continue to prioritize e-commerce by expanding their online assortment and fulfillment options, according to analysts at Edge by Ascential, London.
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Conagra Brands Center for Food Design

Conagra Brands to build new innovation center

The new 40,000-square-foot innovation center is an expansion of the company's existing state-of-the-art research and development and culinary capabilities.
September 4, 2019
Conagra Brands, Inc., Chicago, announced plans to build The Conagra Brands Center for Food Design in Chicago at 350 N. Orleans Street, located next to its existing headquarters in The Merchandise Mart.
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Tekni-Plex purchases MMC Packaging

The acquisition adds 70 employees to the 3,500-strong global Tekni-Plex team.
September 4, 2019
Tekni-Plex, Wayne, Pa., purchased MMC Packaging Equipment Ltd., a Canada-based automation equipment solutions manufacturer.
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Study quantifies driver detention impacts

ATRI’s analysis found that across the 4-year period, detention frequency and length increased, with negative impacts on driver productivity, regulatory compliance and compensation.
September 4, 2019
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Arlington, Va., released the results of a new analysis on the safety and productivity impacts of truck driver detention at customer facilities.
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Cimcorp unveils newly expanded HQs

Cimcorp is also investing in the renovation and refurbishment of its existing facilities.
September 3, 2019
Cimcorp, Canada, completed the newly expanded headquarters in Ulvila, Finland.
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Washington Fruit & Produce rebuilds from fire

On Oct. 18, 2017, a fire burned two of Mount Adams Fruit’s pear packing lines, packed fruit storage and shipping facility, as well as its business offices, in Bingen, Wash.
September 3, 2019
Washington Fruit & Produce Co., Yakima, Wash., announced plans to rebuild its operation after suffering from a devastating fire.
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Manufacturers of cell-based/cultured meat, poultry, seafood form coalition

AMPS Innovation intends to engage policymakers and stakeholders to educate on their products in addition to working with Congress, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration to build out a regulatory framework for cell-based meat, poultry and seafood.
September 3, 2019
Five cutting-edge food companies who are looking to bring cell-based/cultured meat, poultry and seafood to restaurants and retail shelves formed the Alliance for Meat, Poultry & Seafood Innovation (AMPS Innovation), a coalition focused on educating consumers and stakeholders about this “new” industry and advocating for a clear path to market for their products.
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