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Consolidated Aviation Services Cold Chain Volume Surges At Miami, Fla. Airport

Since Consolidated Aviation Services (CAS) doubled the size of its cool-chain facilities at Miami International Airport (MIA) in 2014, CAS said it has already seen a return on its $2.5 million investment.

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Panasonic Corp. To Acquire Hussmann Refrigeration Maker For $1.5 Billion

Japanese electronics maker Panasonic Corp is set to buy U.S. refrigeration firm Hussmann for over 186.6 billion yen ($1.5 billion) in a deal it says will leverage its technology and help it break into the U.S. food distribution industry.

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Featured In Food Logistics: Target Corp. Scrutinizes Its Food Supply Chain

Target Corp., the nation’s second largest retailer, has openly acknowledged many of these challenges and has engaged in some thought-provoking, if uncertain, food initiatives.

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C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Acquires FreshKO Produce Services Inc. In California

The business will continue to operate under the respected FreshKO brand as a wholly-owned subsidiary of C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., the Keene, N.H.-based wholesale grocer, has acquired FreshKO Produce Services, Inc., based in Fresno, Calif.

U.S. Meat Labeling Spat Creates Confusion For Shippers And Producers

The U.S. took a step towards defusing the row on Wednesday when the U.S. Congress approved a spending bill that includes the repeal of federal laws mandating meatpackers identify where animals are raised and slaughtered.

The North American spat pitting Canada and Mexico against the U.S. over meat labels has sown confusion among producers and shippers in all three countries, with a trade war potentially just weeks away, according to Reuters.

6 Steps Toward Optimizing Wine & Spirits Operations

Borrowing proven strategies from the grocery sector is a good starting point.

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Tracking The Future Of Food Logistics

A focus on transportation fundamentals contrasted with developments in food safety and security, telematics, the IoT, grocery e-commerce, and new ways to think about agriculture and consumption are leading the list.

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Target Corp. Scrutinizes Its Food Supply Chain

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The nation’s second largest retailer seeks to correct out of stocks and make food a shopping destination for consumers.

Target wants to make its food section a destination for shoppers. Consultants have said the company needs to focus on its outer ring selections offering fresh, refrigerated and frozen food.

Cold Stone Creamery Parent Kahala Brands Acquires Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt Chain

Pinkberry has more than 260 stores in 20 countries. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Kahala Brands, which owns quick-service restaurant names including Cold Stone Creamery and the Great Steak & Potato Co., issued a statement saying that Pinkberry is 'an excellent strategic fit for our company.'

Coca-Cola Brazil Seeks To Acquire Dairy Maker Campo Verde

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The Food Lion, partnership between Coca-Cola Co. and its bottlers in Brazil reached a deal to buy Campo Verde, a maker of yogurts, cheeses and drinks derived from milk.

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How The Sanitary Transport Rule Will Change Life For Refrigerated Fleets And Carriers

The sanitary transport rule would regulate all food transportation in a similar manner regardless of the risk.

Bud Rodowick of Thermo King, left, and Patrick Brecht of P.E.B. Commodities, Inc. point out problems with the FSMA sanitary transport rule.

U.S. Lawmakers To Scrutinize AB InBev/SABMiller Merger

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AB InBev chief executive Carlos Brito will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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

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