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Increased mobile/smartphone usage, better website and mobile app interfaces and expansion of crowdsourced business models to shopping and delivery are key factors creating the perfect environment for growth in the online grocery market, according to a report published by Packaged Facts, Rockville, Md.

Cooke Inc., Canada, acquired Farallon Aquaculture de Nicaragua S.A., a Nicaragua-based vertically integrated producer of farmed shrimp and branded fresh-frozen shrimp to major markets in Asia, Europe and the United States, as well as All Seas Wholesale, Inc., a San Francisco-based distributor of up to 40 species of fresh seafood, live shellfish and frozen seafood products.

Suzy, New York, asked U.S. consumers where they are most likely to first hear about the latest in healthy food trends.

The majority of beef producers are in favor of the Beef Checkoff Program, and in fact, 80% says the checkoff drives demand for beef, according to an independent study conducted by Luce Research, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Axiom Exergy, Richmond, Calif., is working with Leap, San Francisco, to unlock grid services revenue for three Whole Foods Market facilities in Northern California.

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), Annapolis, Md., released its latest sustainability report, “Perspectives on the Meaning of Sustainability in Flexible Packaging.”

U.S. seaports have contributed greatly to the nation’s economy in the past five years, according to an economic impact study released by Martin Associates, Lancaster, Pa.

The global fresh meat packaging market is expected to grow at 2.30% CAGR during 2016-2026 to reach $2.47 billion by 2026, according to a study released by Transparency Market Research, Albany, N.Y.

Quala, Tampa, Fla., acquired Consolidated Container Experts, Minneapolis.

Peak Rock Capital, an Austin, Texas-based middle-market private equity firm, announced plans to acquire Kroger's Turkey Hill business.