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BC Tree Fruits Cooperative expands Winfield packinghouse

This new apple bagging line is projected to expand the packing capacity by 30% and provide 66 new jobs.
May 3, 2017
Canada-based BC Tree Fruits Cooperative announced plans to expand its Winfield, Canada, packinghouse to allow space for a new apple bagging line.
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Animal welfare issues, opportunities in meat, poultry, egg markets

Well over half of U.S. consumers are more concerned about animal welfare, specifically as it relates to the food supply, than they were just a few years ago.
May 3, 2017
About half of U.S. consumers are satisfied that animals raised for food are treated appropriately under current practices and regulations, and only one in five either somewhat or strongly disagree that food animals are treated appropriately.
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Foodservice Packaging Industry survey reveals continued volume, profit growth

Survey respondents anticipate that the greatest area for market expansion is in the fast-casual sector due to its continued popularity and ability to adapt to an evolving consumer.
May 2, 2017
A new survey by the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI), Falls Church, Va., revealed strong industry growth and sales in 2016 and expected volume growth and profit expansion in 2017.
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Study: Robotics market worth $2.5B by 2022

Articulated robots by type had the largest market share in 2016.
May 2, 2017
The global food robotics market is estimated at $1.37 billion in 2017, and is projected to reach $2.5 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 12.80% during the forecast period, according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets, New York.
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Why aged cheese can prevent liver cancer, extend lifespan

Scientists say aged cheese may be the most sustainable option to date.
May 2, 2017
Spermidine—a compound found in foods like aged cheese, mushrooms, soy products, legumes, corn and whole grains—seems to prevent (at least in animal models) liver fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, which is the most common type of liver cancer.
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Study: 1 out of 3 shoppers will buy groceries online

This study indicates that e-grocery has moved from a differentiator to a critical method of doing business.
May 2, 2017
Unata, Canada, surveyed over 500 shoppers in December 2016 from across the United States, qualifying the adoption of online grocery shopping in 2016 and the appetite for e-grocery in 2017.
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Study: Men shop grocery stores as often as women

The MegaStudy also revealed that 68% of grocery visits are relatively small trips—10 items or less.
May 2, 2017
Contrary to common perceptions, women now account for just 51% of grocery store shoppers, narrowing the gender gap in this key consumer packaged goods channel.
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