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Ferrero To Acquire U.K. Confectioner Thorntons

Ferrero, best known for its nutty chocolates wrapped in gold foil, said it would keep the Thorntons brand and the company’s factory in Alfreton, Derbyshire.

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House Appropriations Committee Funding For FSMA Falls Short

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

The Senate Appropriations Committee is preparing its version of the budget proposal and the two chambers of Congress will merge aspects of both versions to create a funding proposal for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.

In this file photo Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations Senator Thad Cochran is sitting with committee member Senator Mitch McConnell.

Alibaba’s Logistics Arm Launches Distribution Centers For Fresh Groceries In Three Major Chinese Cities

The opening of Cainiao’s three distribution centers is part of a major expansion of its logistics network that includes a new 60,000 square-meter warehouse in eastern China.

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Propane Autogas Mitigates Maintenance Concerns for Sausage Delivery Fleet

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

For Stevens Sausage, the rising cost of maintenance on diesel engines was a driving factor in its decision to switch to propane autogas.

Stevens Sausage, based in Smithfield, N.C., has found propane fuel significantly reduces fleet maintenance costs.

Panasonic Touts Its Eco-Conscious Cold Chain Solutions

The global tech giant is focusing on their cold chain solutions as part of their new "A Better Life, A Better World" campaign.

Panasonic’s open showcases employs CO2 refrigerant technology to create an air curtain created of cold air that flows from top to bottom.

A&P Seeks 'Strategic Options,' Including Possible Asset Sale

The New York Post on Wednesday reported that A&P was shopping 137 of its 301 stores, basing its report on what it called a list of targeted stores.

DOT Grants Agriculture 2-Year Waiver From Hours Of Service Rule

The National Pork Producers Council, on behalf of other livestock, poultry and food organizations, this spring asked the FMCSA to renew the waiver and to extend it for the two-year maximum allowable under federal law.

Van, Reefer Rates Hold Firm

Rates in all three equipment categories held firm on the heels of big increases during the first week of June.

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Podcast: Olive Garden Launches A Food Truck In Boston’s North End

The Italian restaurant chain hands out free samples of its new breadstick sandwich in the Boston neighborhood famous for authentic Italian restaurants.

Olive Garden is jumping on the food truck craze, with the Italian restaurant chain sending the green truck emblazoned with the words 'Breadstick Nation' and 'Italian Kitchen,' around the country to launch new menu items.

Sen. Reid Urges Congress To Fully Fund FSMA

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

The Senate Minority Leader made his plea Tuesday on the floor of the U.S. Senate.

Senator Harry Reid speaks at the U.S. Capitol Building.

Amazon.com Develops App To Expand U.S. Couriers

The Seattle retailer is developing a mobile application that would, in some cases, pay ordinary people, rather than carriers such as United Parcel Service Inc., to drop off packages en route to other destinations

Vantix Logistics Selects Yusen Logistics (Americas) As Intermodal Provider

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc.

Under the contract, Yusen Logistics is managing 60 to 70 intermodal freight movements each month for Vantix, the Dallas, Texas-based division of McLane Co. Inc. and a provider of supply chain solutions for the food industry.

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