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Heeren Bros., Inc., Comstock Park, Mich., and Walsma & Lyons, Byron City, Mich., announced a joint venture merger to become what is said to be a leading full-service produce and distribution, brokerage, refrigerated transportation and logistics company.

The organic ice cream market is in position to accrue substantial gains by 2025, according to a report published by Global Market Insights, Shelbyville, Del.

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Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., announced plans to construct new biogas gathering systems in Missouri and Utah.

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI), Washington, D.C., announced plans to work with IBM’s Food Trust, a blockchain-enabled system, to begin a comprehensive seafood supply chain traceability pilot program.

An open-ended survey of 5,000 Americans revealed that broccoli remains America's favorite vegetable for the second year in a row.

Amcor, Australia, acquired Chicago-based Bemis Co. Inc., effective June 11. The combined company will operate as Amcor plc.

Hart Dairy, Augusta, Ga., closed its $10 million seed round to catalyze the long-term growth of the company.

Loblaw, Canada, partnered with Microsoft Corp., Redmond, Calif., to unlock new opportunities with artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data mining and cloud-based solutions to redefine retail operations and help its workforce prepare for the future.

Intrexon Corp., Davis, Calif., advanced its GreenVenus Romaine lettuce to commercial trials.