In its new white paper, “54 Technology Trends to Watch in 2020,” analysts identified 35 trends that will shape the technology market and 19 others that, although attracting huge amounts of speculation and commentary, look less likely to move the needle over the next 12 months.

Shenandoah Valley Organic (SVO), Harrisonburg, Va., closed a $15 million funding round led by New Richmond Ventures.

Researchers at Stanford GSB worked to reveal the secret life of a supermarket shopper.

First Solar, Inc., Tempe, Ariz., in partnership with EDP Renewables, Houston, Texas, and ConnectGen, Houston, Texas, completed the acquisition of three projects with a total nameplate design of 278 megawatts (MW) in the United States.

Herrmann Ultrasonics announced plans to add 10,000 square feet to its Bartlett, Ill., headquarters, allowing for additional manufacturing space and increased employee growth.

V&V Supremo Foods, Inc., Chicago, announced plans to launch a full packaging re-stage in the New Year.

Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs, Monroe, N.H., announced what is said to be the industry's first reusable egg carton.

Southern Foods, a Greensboro, N.C.-based affiliate of Cheney Brothers, Inc., announced plans to move into a larger, more modern and more efficient facility in Greensboro, N.C.

The Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC), Washington, D.C., issued a warning that various political actions at Federal and state levels may quickly escalate into a supply chain crisis for Americans.

Tech Data Corp., Clearwater, Fla., announced plans to acquire Inflow Technologies, an India-based distributor of cybersecurity and networking solutions.