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Allen Distribution Expands In Carlisle, PA

The new facility will consolidate the space of five smaller, leased spaces and bring Allen’s total distribution capability in the area to nearly three million square feet.

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General Mills Targets Convenience Stores And Foodservice For Growth

In fiscal 2014, net sales for the company’s convenience stores and foodservice segment fell 2 percent.

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Walmart To Go: A Concept Worth Watching

When I visited the store in Bentonville, Ark., recently, my assumption remained intact as I pulled into the store which seemed to be about 5,000 square feet with several fueling islands in front.

Green Moves at Americold: The Energy Factor

Americold Logistics LLC

Recognition reaffirms the commitment of Americold to have a positive environmental impact by lowering energy consumption in its warehouse operations, reducing the carbon footprint in its transportation network, and increasing its use of recyclable materials.

Lineage Logistics Acquires Two Cold Storage Facilities From Dreisbach Enterprises

Lineage’s national footprint now comprises over 550 million cubic feet across 104 facilities in 21 states.

United Fresh Produce Association Releases Operating Benchmarks For Wholesalers And Distributors

United Fresh Produce Association

The first-ever benchmarking report is designed specifically to help produce wholesalers and distributors evaluate the effectiveness of their operations.

Company Forms To Support Pakistan Cold Chain Development

The mission of the new organization is to provide Pakistani cold chain stakeholders with the latest information and consultations with the world’s leading experts regarding all aspects of the cold chain process.

Preferred Freezer Services Expands In Miami, Fla. Area

Preferred Freezer Services (PFS), division of Lineage Logistics

The new Miami area facility is the company’s fourth cold storage facility in Florida and the 30th in the U.S.

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Software Solutions

Accellos Merges With HighJump Software

HighJump Software

The merged company will operate under the name HighJump and continue to use the Accellos brand for midmarket supply chain execution technology.

Click-And-Collect Surges In The U.K. Compared To The U.S.

Data release shows 45 percent of the UK's internet users said they had used such a service last year, versus just 20 percent of U.S. internet users.

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Instacart Adds Plum Market To Home Grocery Delivery In Chicago

Plum Market is the sixth Chicago-area chain for Instacart, joining Costco, Jewel-Osco, Mariano’s, Stanley’s and Whole Foods Market.

Kroger Co. To Buy Online Retailer Vitacost.com

Kroger will purchase all outstanding shares of Vitacost.com for $8.00 per share in cash, or approximately $280 million.

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