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Study: Grocery shoppers expect more from packaging in 2019

The study shows 68% of grocery shoppers say it is extremely or very important "to choose foods or beverages that are packaged responsibly."
December 5, 2018
Evergreen Packaging, Memphis, Tenn., released a white paper, "2019 Food and Beverage Packaging Trends," based on data from the annual EcoFocus Trend Study.
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Report: Key to M&A success is consumer, shopper approach

Merger and acquisition activity among the Top 50 CPG companies marked a 15-year high in 2017.
December 5, 2018
In fact, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity among the Top 50 CPG companies marked a 15-year high in 2017 — a 45% increase compared to the previous year, according to IRI, Chicago. That’s why making informed and strategic M&A decisions is critical.
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Report emphasizes how customer, data-centric solutions drive innovation

Having people within an organization who are well-aligned with company values and are able to spearhead new projects and adapt to changing dynamics are invaluable to an organization's performance.
December 5, 2018
Globant, San Francisco, released its 2018 Q4 Sentinel Report to help organizations maintain relevance through the observation of market trends, insights and industry behaviors across the globe.
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Study: Consumers prefer to buy goods from companies that reflect their personal values

The study found that companies that stand for something bigger are more likely to attract consumers and influence purchasing decisions.
December 5, 2018
Nearly two-thirds of consumers (63%) globally prefer to buy goods and services from companies that stand for a shared purpose that reflects their personal values and beliefs, according to new research from Accenture, New York.
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FrieslandCampina acquires Jana Foods

Jana Foods imports and markets FrieslandCampina’s Dutch cheese in the United States.
December 5, 2018
FrieslandCampina N.V., The Netherlands, acquired Jana Foods, an Iselin, N.J.-based specialty cheese importer and distributor.
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Franke Foodservice Systems acquires Chain Link Services

With this move, Franke deepens its focus on providing highly tailored systems for large customers comprised of supply chain, logistics and project management services.
December 4, 2018
Franke Foodservice Systems, Smyrna, Tenn., acquired Chain Link Services, LP, a Fort Worth, Texas-based specialty distributor focused on national foodservice and convenience retail chain customers.
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Chew Innovation re-opens food & beverage incubator

The Nursery team has created over 1,400 products in 25 different categories, generating billions of dollars in revenue for its clients and partners over the last five years.
December 4, 2018
Nursery, a new purpose-built food and beverage incubator by Chew Innovation, Boston, Mass., re-opened the commercial cooking facility and consumer packaged goods incubator space at 630 Flushing Avenue in New York, formerly known as Pilotworks Brooklyn.
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project44 acquires GateHouse Logistics

All GateHouse Logistics solutions will immediately become part of the project44 advanced visibility platform.
December 4, 2018
project44, Chicago, acquired GateHouse Logistics, Denmark, to create what is said to be the largest visibility platform across North America and Europe.
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