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Crook Brothers acquires Corey Brothers

Corey Brothers will operate as a stand-alone Crook Brothers subsidiary and continue with "business as usual."
September 8, 2017
Crook Brothers, Beckley, W.V., acquired Corey Brothers, Charleston, W.V., effective Aug. 31.
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Duncan Family Farms expands organic farming operation into NY

Duncan Family Farms is an organic grower that specializes in the variety of commodities included in spring mix and spinach salads.
September 7, 2017
Duncan Family Farms, Buckeye, Ariz., partnered with Newstead Ranch, Clarence, N.Y., to expand organic farming operations into Brockport, N.Y.
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FAT Brands to acquire Ponderosa, Bonanza Steakhouses

The $10.5 million deal includes Fatburger, Buffalo’s Cafe and Buffalo’s Express.
September 7, 2017
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., Los Angeles, announced plans to acquire Homestyle Dining LLC, the Richardson, Texas-based parent company of Ponderosa Steakhouse and Bonanza Steakhouse brands.
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Survey: 71% of Americans love cottage cheese

However, the national survey found that 87% of Americans were unable to correctly identify the origins of cottage cheese.
September 7, 2017
A majority of Americans (71%) have a positive sentiment about cottage cheese, according to a survey commissioned by the Real California Milk, Tracy, Calif.
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Study: Competitive innovation to dramatically increase in Manufacturing 4.0 era

The manufacturing industry's innovation emphasis will move toward the development of new product-related services, supply chain improvements and innovative business models to create new competitive advantages over the next five years.
September 7, 2017
Nearly 90% of senior manufacturing industry executives predict that the competitive importance and pace of innovation will increase significantly as companies deepen their adoption of Manufacturing 4.0 (M4.0) technologies, according to results from the latest “Innovation in Manufacturing” research survey.
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Nestlé to acquire Sweet Earth

Sweet Earth produces frozen meals, burritos, breakfast sandwiches and chilled plant-based burgers and proteins.
September 7, 2017
Nestlé USA, Glendale, Calif., announced plans to acquire Sweet Earth, a plant-based foods manufacturer based in Moss Landing, Calif.
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3M acquires Elution Technologies, expands food safety offerings

This acquisition adds more than 30 allergen-specific lateral-flow and ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) test kits to 3M Food Safety’s existing total protein tests.
September 7, 2017
3M, St. Paul, Minn., acquired Elution Technologies, a Colchester, Vt.-based manufacturer of test kits that enable food and beverage companies to ensure products are free from potentially harmful allergens.
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Menasha Corp. acquires ARI Packaging

ARI Packaging supplies contract packaging and fulfillment services for merchandising packaging and displays used by consumer packaged goods companies.
September 7, 2017
Menasha Corp., Neenah, Wis., acquired ARI Packaging, Alsip, Ill.
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Zip-Pak to open new engineering, innovation center

The Zip-Pak EIC team will work with brand owners, converters and pouch filling/sealing partners to provide flexible packaging advancements in this area.
September 6, 2017
Zip-Pak announced plans to open a new Engineering and Innovation Center (EIC) at its Carol Stream, Ill., headquarters.
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