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Johnson Controls, Aqua Metals sign battery recycling technology partnership

Aqua Metals uses an advanced electrochemical process for recycling batteries.

February 9, 2017

Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, Wis., finalized an agreement with Aqua Metals, Alameda, Calif., covering North America, China and Europe for a cutting-edge electrochemical battery recycling technology.

Vandersterre Groep Bedrijven acquires Grozette

The Vandersterre Groep sells cheese to market traders, cheese shops, retailers, out-of-home customers and wholesalers, and exports to more than 70 countries.

February 9, 2017

The Vandersterre Groep Bedrijven, a privately-owned cheese processor based in The Netherlands, announced plans to acquire Grozette of Woerden, The Netherlands.

Ben & Jerry’s invests in St. Albans manufacturing facility

The $14 million, 40,000-square-foot expansion project includes everything from a wastewater treatment plant to a new warehouse and packaging room.

February 8, 2017

Ben & Jerry’s, South Burlington, Vt., announced plans to expand its St. Albans, Vt., manufacturing plant.

IRI study finds shoppers feeling optimistic about personal finances for 2017

The Q4 2016 findings reveal that 70% of consumers feel their household finances will improve in the next six months.

February 8, 2017

The Q4 2016 findings reveal that 70% of consumers feel their household finances will improve in the next six months, and are willing to pay a premium for higher quality and highly differentiated packaged goods products as well as for the convenience of shopping online.

Study outlines growth of low carbon technologies

The drive toward sustainability has never been more urgent, and technology will continue to play a crucial role.

February 8, 2017

Low carbon technologies are now cost competitive with fossil fuels, and innovation is gathering pace across the sector, according to a new report by Lloyd’s Register.

Danone North America to relocate headquarters

The new location at 100 Bloomingdale Road will become home to more than 400 employees beginning early next year.

February 8, 2017

Danone’s North American companies, including Dannon and Evian, announced plans to move its White Plains, N.Y., headquarters and accessory food laboratory to downtown White Plains.

Survey indicates market acceptance, growth of CO2 in commercial refrigeration

Intended to serve as an industry indicator, the survey collected input from commercial and industrial refrigeration OEMs, consultants, contractors and end users.

February 8, 2017

Danfoss, Bethpage, N.Y., conducted an online survey to gauge industry acceptance of CO2 refrigeration systems in North America.

Safe Fleet acquires Randall Manufacturing

Randall’s temperature-control products division provides insulated partitions, known as bulkheads and center divides, used to segregate refrigerated trailers into different temperature zones.

February 8, 2017

Safe Fleet, Belton, Mo., acquired Randall Manufacturing LLC, an Elmhurst, Ill.-based manufacturer of specialized products used mainly in refrigerated semi-trailers.

Clearwater increases investment in Arctic surf clam fishery

The investments in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia and Grand Bank, Newfoundland, will add new jobs, processing capacity and spur continued sustainable growth of the fishery.

February 8, 2017

Clearwater Seafoods Inc., Canada, announced more than $5 million in new investments in its Arctic surf clam fishery.

Study: U.S. quick-service restaurant traffic growth stalls in 2016

Visits to full-service restaurants, which combined represent 20% of total industry traffic, declined last year.

February 8, 2017

QSRs, which represent 80% of total commercial foodservice visits, realized no traffic growth in 2016 and total foodservice traffic dipped slightly, according to a report published by The NPD Group, Chicago.