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Universal Pure acquires Stay Fresh Foods

Stay Fresh Foods offers a host of supply chain and value-added services, including beverage co-packing.
July 17, 2019
Universal Pure Holdings LLC, Villa Rica, Ga., acquired Stay Fresh Foods LLC, Meriden, Conn.
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Kraft Heinz’ evolv group launches AI-powered Meal Hero app

Using a proprietary AI-powered Food Intelligence Platform, Meal Hero learns about users’ preferences and behaviors.
July 17, 2019
evolv group, the tech arm of Kraft Heinz, Pittsburgh, Pa., introduced an artificial intelligence-powered app called Meal Hero that’s poised to transform the way people plan, shop and cook their meals.
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Study reveals impact of acceptance of cultured meat

The study revealed that 64.6% of participants were probably or definitely willing to try cultured meat, and only 18.4% were probably or definitely not willing to try cultured meat, whilst 16.9% were unsure.
July 17, 2019
The Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, UK, and the University Studies, Portland State University, Portland, Ore., released a study that exposes U.S. adults to one of three different frames on cultured meat—“societal benefits,” “high tech” and “same meat.”
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Study finds offshore aquaculture has low environmental impact

This study showed that any impacts from offshore fish farming are minimal compared to all other forms of animal protein production for human consumption.
July 17, 2019
A new study led by scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Miami, found minimal environmental impacts to the surrounding waters from a major commercial fish-farming operation off the coast of Panama.
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Middleby acquires Packaging Progressions

Pacproinc manufactures automated packaging technologies for the protein and bakery segments.
July 17, 2019
The Middleby Corp., Elgin, Ill., acquired Packaging Progressions, Inc. (Pacproinc), Souderton, Pa.
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Morgan Truck Body announces new Ohio plant

The new facility will be capable of producing a combination of 4,000 dry freight and refrigerated truck bodies annually.
July 16, 2019
Morgan Truck Body, LLC, Morgantown, Pa., expanded its manufacturing footprint in the Midwest.
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Get Fresh completes 40,000-sq.-ft. expansion

Get Fresh now offers a wide variety of deli items, meal solutions and an expanded line of value-add products to the foodservice and hospitality clientele in Las Vegas.
July 16, 2019
Get Fresh Cos. of Las Vegas, Nev., completed a significant expansion to its processor division.
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International Institute of Refrigeration: Refrigeration sector estimated to grow thanks to increased cooling needs

The IIR estimates that the total number of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems in operation worldwide is roughly 5 billion, with global annual sales of such equipment amounting to roughly $500 billion.
July 16, 2019
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), France, released a study that outlines the role refrigeration plays on the global economy.
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World Economic Forum unveils top emerging technologies of 2019

From income inequality to climate change, technology will play a critical role in finding solutions for many of today's industry challenges.
July 15, 2019
The World Economic Forum, Switzerland, announced its annual list of breakthrough technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact on the world.
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