Dean Foods Sells Morningstar To Dairy Processor Saputo Inc.

Dean Foods Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Morningstar Foods division to Saputo Inc. for $1.45 billion.

December 4, 2012

Morningstar Foods is a leading manufacturer of dairy and non-dairy extended shelf-life (ESL) and cultured products. The agreement has been approved by the company’s board of directors.

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Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award

This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!

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SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain

June 4, 2024

Register now to hear from experts about the State of Today’s Supply Chains through topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Electrification, Company Culture and more.

Ask the Expert: Should I Choose Paint or Tape to Mark My Warehouse Floors?

Ask the Expert: Should I Choose Paint or Tape to Mark My Warehouse Floors?

In a well-designed warehouse floor markings divide spaces, highlight hazards, direct traffic, and guide workers to safety equipment.

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54% of Supply Chain and Logistics Operations Prioritize Automation to Mitigate Workforce Shortages

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Arms of Steel: How Robotics and Wearables Address Labor Shortages

As technology continues to advance, the joint effort between human workers and these innovative solutions is offering safety, security and longevity to the future of warehouse advancement.

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E-Grocery Sales Fall Flat vs. Year Ago

The overall U.S. online grocery market ended March with total monthly sales of $8 billion, holding steady compared to a year ago, according to the most recent Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey.

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How to Choose the Right Cold Storage Warehouse

With a multitude of available options, selecting the right cold storage solution can be daunting for even the most well-run operation.

2024 is projected to be the year for major adoption and implementation of warehouse automation.

Warehouse Automation Boom Preps Cold Food Chains for Anything and Everything

While 2024 is projected to be the year for major adoption and implementation of warehouse automation, these true problem-solving solutions are already in position to prep cold food chains for anything and everything.

Ask the Expert: Should I Choose Paint or Tape to Mark My Warehouse Floors?

Ask the Expert: Should I Choose Paint or Tape to Mark My Warehouse Floors?

In a well-designed warehouse floor markings divide spaces, highlight hazards, direct traffic, and guide workers to safety equipment.

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Customizable Shuttle Systems

HWArobotics debuted its high-quality and efficient shuttle automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) technology to the U.S. market.

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Logistics Managers' Index Shows Optimism Toward Future of Logistics, Despite Transportation Prices on the Rise

This is the seventh time in the last eight months that the LMI has shown expansion. This growth is driven by the buildup of inventories, the subsequent tightening of warehousing, and the ongoing slow yet steady recovery in transportation.

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Nucor to Acquire Manufacturer of Data Center Infrastructure, Launch Data Systems Business Unit

Nucor Corporation acquired Southwest Data Products, Inc., a manufacturer and installer of data center infrastructure for $115 million.

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Micro-Fulfillment – From Warehouse to Grocery Store

The growth of consumers staying at home and buying food/merchandise online is not slowing down. Luckily, grocers have a wide range of technology and suppliers to move forward developing micro-fulfillment operations to satisfy the demand.

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Automation is Key to Scaling Growth

Food Logistics talks exclusively with Peter Cadigan, consumer products senior analyst with RSM US LLP, about how automation can streamline and optimize business processes.

Ask the Expert: Should I Choose Paint or Tape to Mark My Warehouse Floors?

Ask the Expert: Should I Choose Paint or Tape to Mark My Warehouse Floors?

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Which Software is Best for Food Delivery Businesses in 2024?

By addressing operational efficiency, enhancing customer happiness and providing scalability, businesses can overcome obstacles and carve their niche in the flourishing food delivery industry of 2024.

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Implementing Innovative Hiring Practices Within Warehousing

To stand out and attract workers, flexibility, a worker-centric mindset and tapping into tech-forward recruitment strategies will be key.

The Future Outlook of Last-Mile in Grocery

The Future Outlook of Last-Mile in Grocery

Today, optimization technology, delivery options and software are growing and holding firm as pivotal pieces in the last-mile of grocery. Find out what types of technology are on the rise for last-mile delivery in grocery.

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Zero Touch Technologies for Cold Chain, Omnichannel

KNAPP released Mission: Zero Touch to the North American market, which utilizes a variety of technologies, including KNAPP OSR Shuttles, PiE Robots, OSR Shuttle Evo Frozen and the latest product development, intelligent pocket sortation.

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Shuttle for Freezer Applications

KNAPP launched OSR shuttle technology for cold chain applications and projects.

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Lithium Batteries for Cold Chain

The M-Series Li600 available in Class I, II and III is the latest addition to Stryten Energy’s portfolio of motive power battery solutions.

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Conversational AI Model to Amplify Warehouse Productivity

Synkrato launched Trinity, a conversational artificial intelligence model to amplify warehouse productivity and decision-making.

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MODEX 2024: Extending the Spectrum of Supply Chain

From warehouse racking and electric material handling vehicles to robot dogs and software solutions, the name of this year's theme seemed truly fitting— MODEX 2024 was full spectrum.

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Automation Guidance Consulting Service to Help Operations Upgrade Automated Material Handling Equipment

Kenco launched Automation Guidance, a consulting offering dedicated to helping operations managers upgrade their existing facilities with automated material handling equipment assets.

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AI to Revolutionize Pallet Handling

The MiR1200 Pallet Jack autonomous mobile robot, is complete with advanced artificial intelligence pallet detection, powered by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, to identify pallets and do pick up and pallet delivery with unprecedented precision.

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Enhanced WMS Capabilities and Elevated Warehouse Operations

With a focus on innovation beyond warehouse management systems, these products address common productivity and workflow pain points across the supply chain.

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Cobot with End-of-Arm Tools and Software Solutions

Kassow Robots launched KR Pulse ecosystem to enable systems integrators and industrial end customers to seamlessly combine Kassow Robots cobots with end-of-arm tools and software solutions.