Research published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, published by Elsevier, Atlanta, revealed that the nutritional value of certain frozen fruits and vegetables are generally equal to fresh produce.

The frozen pizza crust sector attributes to nearly half of the global frozen bakery products market, according to a report published by Market Data Forecast, Inc., India.

M&W Transportation, Nashville, Tenn., opened a state-of-the-art M&W Truck Service & Repair Center in Nashville.

U.S. shipments of processed foods are forecast to reach $808 billion in 2021.

IFCO Systems US, Tampa, Fla., released the results of its updated report, showing IFCO’s reusable plastic containers (RPCs) deliver greater environmental savings for delivering fresh produce in North America than the use of single-use corrugated fiber containers.

The food safety testing market is expected to reach $13.1 billion in 2017, according to “Food Safety Testing Market Report 2017-2027,” published by Visiongain Ltd., UK.

Here's a recap of this week's personnel changes.

Sonoco, Hartsville, S.C., acquired Peninsula Packaging Co., an Exeter, Calif.-based manufacturer of thermoformed packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables, for $230 million.