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Roadrunner LTL changes name to Roadrunner Freight

The new model provides increased visibility into delivery dates and better management capabilities for supply chain operations.
November 4, 2016
Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. (RRTS), Cudahy, Wis., announced the official name change of Roadrunner LTL to Roadrunner Freight.
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Ashland, HP form strategic collaboration on adhesives, coatings for flexible packaging

Building on a collaboration spanning four years, the structured working relationship will expedite the development of laminating adhesives and coatings.
November 4, 2016
Ashland, Dublin, Ohio, announced a strategic collaboration with HP Inc., Palo Alto, Calif., to develop laminating adhesives and coatings that are compatible with HP Indigo ElectroInk for digitally printed labels and flexible packaging.
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Hain Celestial launches strategic platform for health-and-wellness brands

Cultivate will utilize several teams, including marketing, sales and supply chain, to reinvigorate brands.
November 2, 2016
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Lake Success, N.Y., launched its Cultivate Ventures platform, dedicated to investing behind lifestyle brands, smaller portfolio brands and concepts as well as incubator opportunities.
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ConAgra acquires Frontera Foods

Red Fork is known for its premium American cooking sauces and Salpica is a unique Tex-Mex salsa line.
November 2, 2016
Chicago-based ConAgra Foods, Inc. acquired the packaged foods businesses of Frontera Foods, Inc. and Red Fork LLC.
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Schwan’s research uncovers frozen food aisle perceptions

Schwan’s Consumer Brands conducted the research to uncover new insights into the current state of the frozen foods aisle.
November 2, 2016
Schwan’s Consumer Brands, Inc., the retail subsidiary of The Schwan Food Co., Bloomington, Minn., released its exclusive “Reinvigorating Frozen Foods Report 2016” to start a conversation about how manufacturers and retailers can communicate the benefits of frozen foods to shoppers struggling with the fresh vs. frozen question.
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Hannaford Supermarkets take sustainability to the next level

The purpose of the GSC program is to substantially reduce the environmental impacts (waste, water use, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions) of grocery stores, consumers and entire supply chains.
November 2, 2016
Hannaford Supermarkets, Scarborough, Maine, is said to be the first retail food chain nationwide to use Manomet’s Grocery Stewardship Certification (GSC) program to benchmark its annual sustainability progress.
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KION Group acquires Dematic

Beginning in December, the KION Group will start managing its business and reporting financials by three segments.
November 2, 2016
KION Group, Summerville, S.C., completed its acquisition of Dematic, Grand Rapids, Mich., making KION Group a leading provider of supply chain solutions.
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