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Study finds offshore aquaculture has low environmental impact

This study showed that any impacts from offshore fish farming are minimal compared to all other forms of animal protein production for human consumption.
July 17, 2019
A new study led by scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Miami, found minimal environmental impacts to the surrounding waters from a major commercial fish-farming operation off the coast of Panama.
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Middleby acquires Packaging Progressions

Pacproinc manufactures automated packaging technologies for the protein and bakery segments.
July 17, 2019
The Middleby Corp., Elgin, Ill., acquired Packaging Progressions, Inc. (Pacproinc), Souderton, Pa.
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Morgan Truck Body announces new Ohio plant

The new facility will be capable of producing a combination of 4,000 dry freight and refrigerated truck bodies annually.
July 16, 2019
Morgan Truck Body, LLC, Morgantown, Pa., expanded its manufacturing footprint in the Midwest.
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Get Fresh completes 40,000-sq.-ft. expansion

Get Fresh now offers a wide variety of deli items, meal solutions and an expanded line of value-add products to the foodservice and hospitality clientele in Las Vegas.
July 16, 2019
Get Fresh Cos. of Las Vegas, Nev., completed a significant expansion to its processor division.
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International Institute of Refrigeration: Refrigeration sector estimated to grow thanks to increased cooling needs

The IIR estimates that the total number of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems in operation worldwide is roughly 5 billion, with global annual sales of such equipment amounting to roughly $500 billion.
July 16, 2019
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), France, released a study that outlines the role refrigeration plays on the global economy.
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World Economic Forum unveils top emerging technologies of 2019

From income inequality to climate change, technology will play a critical role in finding solutions for many of today's industry challenges.
July 15, 2019
The World Economic Forum, Switzerland, announced its annual list of breakthrough technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact on the world.
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City of Long Beach Harbor Department moves HQs

The building was constructed to the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental program’s Gold standard.
July 15, 2019
The City of Long Beach Harbor Department, Long Beach, Calif., is beginning its move to the newly built Port Administration Building.
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Study analyzes biggest drivers of grocery e-commerce

After years of skepticism in an industry that’s been long underpenetrated by e-commerce, grocery retailers made strides in the rollout of curbside pickup and same-day grocery delivery.
July 15, 2019
CommonSense Robotics, Israel, released a study that analyzes some of the biggest drivers of e-commerce growth and explores factors that will pose particular challenges for grocery retailers in the future.
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Kroger, Ocado to build second high-tech customer fulfillment center

Kroger has committed to building 20 customer fulfillment centers (CFC), powered by Ocado, to accelerate its ability to provide customers with anything, anytime and anywhere.
July 15, 2019
The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, and Ocado, UK, announced plans to build a new high-tech customer fulfillment center in Forest Park, Ga.
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