The -10°F freezer warehouse sits adjacent to Table Talk's 150,000-square-foot headquarters manufacturing facility in Worcester, Mass.

Standex Cooking Solutions Group manufactures combination and convection ovens, fryers, ranges, food merchandisers and warmers.

Nearly all (99%) survey respondents admit to some kind of constant inventory problem.

Future product plans include leveraging advanced analytics, Internet of Things (IoT) data, machine learning, statistical learning, voice recognition and mobile applications to improve network utilization, reduce waste and provide real-time shipment visibility.

The partnership will improve consistent compliance with changing global regulations and accelerating the development and launch of safe, innovative products.

Together, the companies hope to set a new standard for global reach and technological advancements.

These upgrades will allow Festo to increase storage by 20% and pick rates by 30% to approximately 520 packages per hour.

Cascata’s expansion makes the company what is said to be the only flexible package contract manufacturer in the country to offer all four single-serve, flexible pouch options.

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

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.