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Port of Wilmington Bets on Cold Chain Growth with New Facility

Port of Wilmington

Port of Wilmington Cold Storage—now set to open on Aug. 15—represents a bet that refrigeration, blast freezing and logistical support will help convince an increasing number of commodities producers to step up their export activity in-state.

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France’s Danone Sells Stonyfield to Lactalis for $875 Million

Danone North America

French food group Danone has agreed to sell its U.S dairy business Stonyfield to Lactalis for $875 million, a move designed to address competition concerns stemming from its acquisition of U.S. organic food group WhiteWave.

Record-high Butter Prices Spurred by Supply Chain Panic

Most of the price increase can be explained by the low unsustainable starting base of Intervention, supply reductions and strong demand.

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Race to Buy $10 Billion Global Logistic Properties is Underway

The acquisition offers a chance for bidders to grab control of Asia's biggest warehouse operator, which counts Amazon among its clients and is benefiting from rising demand for modern logistics facilities.

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An Online UK Supermarket is Testing Self-driving Grocery Delivery

Ocado, which has no physical stores and delivers food directly from its warehouses, is carrying out a 10-day trial of the technology on the streets of London.

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Lineage Logistics Acquires European Automated Warehouse Leader

The transaction marks the first international acquisition by Lineage, and represents significant growth in the company’s warehouse automation strategy.

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Carbon Footprint

Food Logistics' 2017 Top Green Providers

Food Logistics’ annual Top Green Providers list offers logistics professionals a guide to the companies that have found new ways to promote sustainability throughout their operations and those of their customers.

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Ocean Carriers and Ports Invest in Food Safety

Carriers and ports are taking steps to provide an integrated cold chain to support chilled and frozen cargoes.

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Sweet Deliveries

As confectionery sales continue to rise around the world, shippers are seeking assistance from 3PLs to ensure their products are delivered on time and in optimal condition.

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FourKites Releases Industry’s First Real-Time Temperature Tracking Solution for Shippers

Integration with leading trailer tracking device manufacturers enables enterprise shippers to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act

India set to Green Light Amazon’s Grocery Delivery Service

If approved, Amazon would be investing about $500 million over the next five years to build up a network across India.

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Conagra, Pinnacle Foods Deal Talks Have Ended

Sources tell CNBC that discussions that may have led to a potential deal between Conagra and Pinnacle Foods have come to a conclusion.

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