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Yusen Logistics Opens Temperature-Controlled DC in Cambodia

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc.

The 33,000-sqaure-foot facility, which is almost double the capacity of the existing warehouse, includes a 4,237-square-foot temperature-controlled storage area.

Yusen will also offer a consolidated delivery service available to customers in Phnom Penh on a daily basis, excluding weekends. Yusen Logistics will also provide the same service for chilled and frozen goods using cold-storage boxes and will ensure product quality is maintained up to the point of delivery. (Phnom Penh Distribution Center above).

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Americold Acquires Storage Facility in Georgia

Americold Logistics LLC

“The East Point site is centrally accessible within the Atlanta metro area and is a critical component of our Atlanta distribution strategy. It will complement our existing network very well.,” said Fred Boehler, president and CEO of Americold.

Anheuser-Busch Raises Offer for SABMiller

Anheuser-Busch InBev

The world's largest brewer, seeking to secure attractive markets in Latin America and Africa by taking over its nearest rival, also improved the terms of an alternative share-and-cash offer designed for SABMiller's two largest shareholders.

A successful takeover would give AB InBev beer brands such as Peroni and Grolsch and control of about half of the industry’s profit.

Texas Cracks Down on Raw Milk Deliveries

Raw milk demand continues to increase, as consumers claim benefits ranging from fewer allergic reactions and better taste to cures for various diseases, but the CDC says these are anecdotal.

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Continued Expansion for Global Cold Chain

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Brewers to Add Nutrition Labels to Beer

Anheuser-Busch InBev

According to a statement from the Beer Institute, brewers will disclose calories, carbohydrates, alcohol content by volume (ABV) and portion size, both on labels affixed to bottles and cans and on websites that will be accessible via a QR code.

Anheuser-Busch InBev, Molson Coors, Constellation Brands and Heineken, which produce more than 80 percent of the beer sold in the U.S., announced plans to begin providing consumers more nutritional information about the beers they sell.

Investors to Probe Danone WhiteWave Foods Takeover Bid

Danone North America

At $56.25 per share, Danone's offer represents a premium of approximately 24 percent over WhiteWave's average 30-day price of $45.43. Analysts are divided over whether the offer price is high.

Law firm Kahn Swick & Foti announced plans to investigate the Danone bid today, with former Louisiana attorney general Charles Foti is heading up the investigation.

Danone to Acquire WhiteWave Foods Company for $12.5 Billion

Danone North America

The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year, subject to the approval of WhiteWave’s shareholders, regulatory approvals, and customary conditions.

WhiteWave’s business includes highly recognized, category leading brands such as Silk, So Delicious, Vega, Alpro, Provamel, Horizon Organic, Wallaby Organic, Earthbound Farm and International Delight.

The Supply Chain Holds the Key to Success For Sustainable Food

The supply chain plays an increasingly important role as companies recognize the importance of supply chain visibility in improving their sustainability efforts.

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Agriculture Transport Coalition Urges Marine Terminals To Implement SOLAS Weighing VGM Solutions

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) has announced its support for the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association (OCEMA) terminal weighing approach outlined in its June 17 statement.

Hapag-Lloyd will connect with the INTTRA e-VGM Service for facilitating compliance with the International Maritime Organization’s container weight requirements.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Expanding Perishables Trade Generates New Transportation Options

SeaLand’s Atlantico service connects Mexico with Northeast U.S.

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Seafood Logistics

Demanding logistics requirements combined with difficult weather and environmental conditions make seafood logistics especially challenging.

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