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AutoStore micro-fulfillment for e-commerce

New Product Technologies: January 2020

January 20, 2020

A water treatment system, recyclable produce trays, an e-commerce micro-fulfillment solution and a lube-free hoist make up this issue’s roundup of new product technologies and solutions.

Happy Anniversary, Refrigerated & Frozen Foods

The future of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods is hot.

Marina Mayer

January 16, 2020

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods turns 30 years old this year. Editor-in-chief Marina Mayer outlines what’s in store for 2020—the year of celebration.

Albertsons Cos., Takeoff Technologies develop strategic partnership focused on future of grocery e-commerce

Micro-fulfillment centers bring together the proximity of brick-and-mortar stores with the automation capabilities of a large warehouse.

December 12, 2019

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Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, and Takeoff Technologies, Waltham, Mass., teamed up to collaborate on the future of grocery micro-fulfillment centers (MFC) to drive the future of e-commerce order fulfillment.

TrueCommerce acquires Netalogue

The Netalogue acquisition forms part of TrueCommerce’s wider strategy to provide a complete unified commerce solution.

December 12, 2019

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TrueCommerce, Cranberry Township, Pa., acquired Netalogue Technologies plc, a UK-based provider of B2B e-commerce solutions.

Alibaba invests $3.3B to up majority stake in Cainiao

This move supports Alibaba’s new retail strategy to provide a seamless blend of online and offline shopping for consumers.

November 8, 2019

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Alibaba Group, China, invested an additional $3.3 billion in Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, growing its majority stake in the China-based shipping affiliate.

enVista opens additional offices in Singapore, Sydney

In response to growth in the enterprise e-commerce marketplace, enVista will provide comprehensive solutions.

November 8, 2019

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enVista, Indianapolis, Ind., expanded into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with additional offices in Singapore and Sydney, Australia.

Study: Sales of smart labels to ascend thanks to e-commerce, connected packaging

Use of connected packaging solutions such as smart labels enables end users to gain access to all traceable information across the supply chain.

November 5, 2019

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The global smart labels market is projected to record a CAGR of ~13% during the forecast period 2019-2029, according to a study released by Future Market Insights, Valley Cottage, N.Y.

Study unveils technological changes in logistics industry

The study projects that the industry likely won’t experience dramatic job loss over the next decade, though many workers may see the content and quality of their jobs shift as technologies are adopted for particular tasks.

October 29, 2019

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The UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education, Berkeley, Calif., released a study that details how the adoption of new technology can (and will) transform the way warehouses operate over the next 5-10 years.

Green Rabbit raises $31M to set standard for grocery, perishable food fulfillment

Green Rabbit’s proprietary supply chain technology automates the entire distribution, fulfillment and delivery process.

October 29, 2019

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Green Rabbit, Braintree, Mass., secured a $31 million minority investment from Guidepost Growth Equity, Boston, to add talent to its workforce and further develop its supply chain automation capabilities.

Inmar acquires ownerIQ

With the acquisition of ownerIQ, retailer partners will have access to sets of data and promotions management tools to service and support new retail ad businesses at scale.

October 22, 2019

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Inmar, Winston-Salem, N.C., acquired ownerIQ, Boston, to offer retailers fully integrated technology to power their digital media network.

EVENTS

6/2/16

Marriott Marquis

Washington, DC, DC

United States

The Digital Convergence Forum at GS1 Connect 2016

The Digital Convergence Forum at GS1 Connect 2016, presented by GS1 US with thanks to knowledge partner McKinsey & Company.

Industry

4/15/20 to 4/17/20

Hangzhou International Expo Center

Hangzhou

China

FBIF 2020

Over the past years the F&B industry has experienced a slow-down while startups are on the rise.

Food Engineering's Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo (FA&M) is a 2 ½ day event that brings food and beverage processors and suppliers together to gain valuable information on the latest trends and technologies in manufacturing, automation, sustainability and food safety.

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Refrigerated & Frozen Foods January 2020

2020 January

Check out the January edition of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods: 2020 Refrigerated Foods Processor of the Year, what's new in HPP, blockchain in 2020, the future of hydroponic farming, RFF's 30-Year Anniversary and much more!

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