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Healthy Options Fuel Customer Satisfaction with Food Manufacturers, ACSI Data Show

American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI)

Other factors contributing to a rise in customer satisfaction are lower than anticipated food prices and improved food quality.

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Kroger to Order 20 Fulfillment Centers from Ocado

Over the next three years Kroger will place orders for 20 fully automated fulfillment centers.

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Waste Reduction

Sustainability Pledge Signs on Big-Name Brands

Nearly 250 big-named companies have joined a pledge to eliminate plastic waste by 2025.

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Deliv and Jyve Partner on Seamless E-commerce Fulfillment for Omnichannel Grocers

Deliv will power the actual delivery from store-to-door, while Jyve provides grocers with scalable solutions for pick-and-pack, merchandising, ordering and demos.

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FDA Considers Addition of Sesame as Allergen on Food Labels

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

Studies suggest that the prevalence of sesame allergies in the United States is more than 0.1 percent, on par with allergies to soy and fish.

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Hershey Hikes Up Chocolate Prices

The Hershey Company

Hershey is planning to charge more for its chocolate after lower prices and higher costs ate at its profit margin this last quarter.

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Walmart Taps WITRON for High-tech Grocery Distribution Center

The DC will be more efficient, with forward-looking technology and engaging tech-focused jobs.

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McCain Foods Recalls All Products Made at California Facility

Products produced at the Colton, California facility led to recalls at several national retailers last week.

Pack Expo Highlights Advances in Packaging Equipment amid Major Industry Growth

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

As the packaging industry continues to evolve so too does the equipment and technology that supports it. Below is a roundup of five innovations displayed at Pack Expo International 2018.

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Software Solutions

Digital Consumers and Their Grocery Carts

Grocery shopping still commands a third of our discretionary spending and remains a key part of our budget and time, but the consumer’s experience is changing with the rise of digitization.

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Cold Storage Evolves to Meet Global Demands

Food safety, energy efficiency, labor constraints and changing consumer demands are driving significant changes in the cold storage sector.

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