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National Science Foundation awards grant to study multi-echelon inventory optimization

The grant, given to Manuel Rossetti, professor of industrial engineering at the University of Arkansas, supports research that transforms science and engineering studies into practical solutions that help the business community.
September 15, 2017
Supply chain management isn’t typically an area that would receive funding from the U.S. government's National Science Foundation (NSF), Arlington, Va.
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Nielsen: Organics in more channels, at lower price points

Premier natural and fresh outlets account for 26% of organic spend, but share has started to shift in the last two years.
September 15, 2017
In the past, organic products were most prevalently available in premier natural and fresh grocery stores. In recent years, however, organics have become more accessible—and popular—than ever, with dollar sales shifting across channel lines.
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Study: IT must drive digital transformation in grocery manufacturing

Modern consumer mindsets and preferences combined with technology make it so that nimble disruptors are eating into grocery manufacturers’ profits at a rapid pace.
September 15, 2017
To survive and thrive, grocery manufacturers must evolve into modern enterprises, built on a reinvented agile operating model and equipped to enable entirely new business models.
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Study: Dairy processors stretched by milk production gains

Recent lower milk prices have led to lower input costs for processors, strengthening balance sheets and opening the door to expansion opportunities.
September 15, 2017
Every year, U.S. dairy farmers produce 3 billion more pounds of milk than the year before. For the past few years, production growth has outpaced processing capacity growth, yet dairy processors are struggling to keep pace, according to “Dairy Processors Race to Keep Pace with Milk Production,” a new report from CoBank’s knowledge exchange division.
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Survey: Majority of sales influenced by digital

According to the survey, digital’s influence on grocery overall has nearly doubled year over year, and has similarly driven increasing impact on the in-store shopping experience.
September 14, 2017
More than half (51%) of grocery sales are digitally-influenced, according to “The Grocery Digital Divide: How Consumer Products Companies Can Deliver on the New Digital Imperative,” a new survey from Deloitte, Chicago.
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Kroger introduces restaurant concept

Located in Union, Ky., the restaurant will operate daily, offering lunch and dinner along with brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
September 14, 2017
The Kroger Co.’s culinary development team announced a new restaurant concept, Kitchen 1883, which offers a fresh take on new American comfort food.
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Study: Plant-based foods sales experience 8.1% growth over past year

The data showed that plant-based dairy alternatives are a fast-growing category, with 20% growth, topping $700 million in sales over the past year.
September 13, 2017
The Plant Based Foods Association, San Francisco, and The Good Food Institute, Washington, D.C., released new data commissioned from Nielsen, Chicago, which shows the total market for the plant-based food sector topping $3.1 billion in sales.
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On-Cor rolls out product enhancements, redesigned packaging

On-Cor redesigned its packaging, making it easier for consumers to view the nutrition content.
September 13, 2017
On-Cor Frozen Foods, Aurora, Ill., rolled out a brand refresh that includes product enhancements, packaging redesign and an innovative advertising campaign.
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