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NFI acquires SCR

SCR specializes in providing non-asset truckload, LTL, intermodal, air freight and flatbed solutions to the food and grocery sector.

February 21, 2019

NFI, Cherry Hill, N.J., acquired SCR, an intermodal-focused brokerage company based in Seattle, Wash., to enhance its suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions.

Vision Produce expands Phoenix, AZ warehouse, transportation center

The 35,000-square-foot warehouse consists of a 20,000-square-foot cooler space divided into seven coolers with automatic independent temperature control.

February 21, 2019

Vision Produce, Los Angeles, announced plans to expand its Phoenix, Ariz., warehouse and transportation center.

Conagra Brands expands Birds Eye Foods operations in Beaver Dam

Conagra Brands plans to invest approximately $78 million to modernize and expand the 350,000-square-foot cold storage and vegetable packaging facility.

February 21, 2019

Conagra Brands, Chicago, announced plans to expand operations at its Beaver Dam, Wis., Birds Eye facility.

Olymel to close Triomphe Foods plant

The Vanier plant's activities, such as the production of cretons, bologna, pepperoni and spaghetti sauce will now be carried out at the Blainville plant.

February 21, 2019

Olymel L.P., Canada, announced plans to cease operations at its Triomphe Foods’ Vanier plant in Québec City, Canada, effective May 10.

Ajinomoto Windsor changes company name to Ajinomoto Foods North America

The company's rebranding structure will utilize the new Ajinomoto global brand logo, setting the stage for global consistency and a unified management.

February 20, 2019

As part of Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s global brand initiatives, Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc., Ontario, Calif., changed its name to Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. to create brand consistency across North America.

tna inaugurates new hub in Dubai

The new Middle East hub provides local food manufacturers with a range of new after-market services, including enhanced technical support and easier access to spare parts.

February 20, 2019

tna, Dallas, Texas, expanded its services in the Middle East with the official opening of a new office and training facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

AC Goatham & Son expands fruit growing farm

With the addition of this new farm, the business will plant around 380,000 new fruit trees this year.

February 20, 2019

AC Goatham & Son, UK, acquired its 28th farm in Kent, UK, a 180-acre farm taking the total land it farms to 2,830 acres, with a further 2,000 acres farmed by its partner growers also in Kent.

Global RIFF venture capital fund created to solve global food crisis

This technology-plus-human process allows Global RIFF to discover, select and invest in companies with the most potential to develop into full-fledged brands.

February 20, 2019

Global RIFF (Revolution in Food Fund), San Francisco, is a new breed of FoodTech venture capital fund looking to transform an unsustainable and unhealthy food system.

AFFI: Frozen foods market generates $57B in retail sales

In addition to convenience, core frozen food shoppers stated they also value the taste, quality, variety and consistency of the food itself.

February 20, 2019

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), Arlington, Va., and Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., released “The Power of Frozen 2019,” an inaugural exploration into the consumption, purchase drivers and use of frozen foods.

McLane opens grocery distribution center in Ocala, FL

McLane Ocala is the company’s sixth distribution center in Florida.

February 19, 2019

McLane Co., Inc., Temple, Texas, opened a new grocery distribution center called McLane Ocala in the Ocala International Commerce Center in Ocala, Fla.