The International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS), UK, launched a user-friendly app to help users from across the supply chain source PLUs.

NatureWorks, LLC, Minnetonka, Minn., finalized a 3-year partnership agreement the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy initiative.

Cargill, Wichita, Kan., announced plans to install a system in its Guelph, Ontario, Canada-based beef processing plant to convert beef byproducts into a feed ingredient.

Frick’s Quality Meats, Washington, Mo., released updated packaging and a new logo to its line of smoked meats and sausages to better convey the brand’s story.

Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, Wis., finalized an agreement with Aqua Metals, Alameda, Calif., covering North America, China and Europe for a cutting-edge electrochemical battery recycling technology.

The Vandersterre Groep Bedrijven, a privately-owned cheese processor based in The Netherlands, announced plans to acquire Grozette of Woerden, The Netherlands.

Ben & Jerry’s, South Burlington, Vt., announced plans to expand its St. Albans, Vt., manufacturing plant.

The Q4 2016 findings reveal that 70% of consumers feel their household finances will improve in the next six months, and are willing to pay a premium for higher quality and highly differentiated packaged goods products as well as for the convenience of shopping online.

Low carbon technologies are now cost competitive with fossil fuels, and innovation is gathering pace across the sector, according to a new report by Lloyd’s Register.