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Walmart, Amazon And Google Join Government’s Drone Task Force

The companies, all three of which are working on drone delivery systems, are among 25 members that have been asked to formulate recommendations by Nov. 20 on how such a registration system would work and what types of drones should be exempt.

Under the new rules, drone flights will be approved for agriculture, research and development, educational and academic use, and powerline, pipeline and antenna inspections. They will also be approved for aiding rescue operations, bridge inspections, aerial photography and wildlife nesting area evaluations.

Kraft Heinz To Close Seven U.S. And Canada Plants, Cut 2,600 Jobs

The company said it would close manufacturing facilities in Fullerton and San Leandro, Calif.; Federalsburg, Md.; St. Marys, Ontario, Canada; Campbell, N.Y.; Lehigh Valley, Penn.; and Madison, Wis. The closures will occur over the next 12 to 24 months.

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Fast Food Workers Plan Nationwide Strike For $15/Hour Pay

The group representing the workers, Fight for $15, plans on Tuesday to stage protests at restaurants in 270 cities, the most since it began organizing the demonstrations three years ago.

Protesters, including college students, fast-food restaurant employees and other workers, display placards as they march Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in Boston. Organizers of the event are calling for the nation's lowest paid workers to earn at least $15 per hour.

Maersk Line To Slash 4,000 Jobs In Response To Market Outlook

A.P. Moller- Maersk

Over the next two years, Maersk Line expects to lower the annual sales, general and administration (SG&A) cost run-rate by $250 million with an impact of $150 million in 2016.

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Target Struggles With Food Supply Chain, Considers New Partnerships

Target Corporation

The potential shift to relying on outside partners comes as Target pushes to revamp its food business with newer offerings and aims to get a bigger slice of online grocery sales, which will put new pressures on its food supply chain.

In a move designed to reflect the changing tastes of Americans looking for healthier options, packaged and processed foods will get less optimal shelf space and promotional signage in its grocery aisles in favor of fresh food items.

Grocery Industry Seeks FDA Clarification On Chain Restaurant Menu Labeling

FMI - The Food Industry Association

FMI, on behalf of the supermarket industry, seeks common-sense flexibility for the regulation constructed for use in chain restaurant environments, but which does not translate effectively or efficiently in a grocery store setting.

J.M. Smucker To Sell Canned Milk Business To Eagle Family Foods

The transaction includes canned milk products that are primarily sold in U.S. retail and foodservice channels under the Eagle Brand® and Magnolia® brands, along with other branded and private label trade names, with annual net sales near $200 million.

Logistics Mergers Let Up Following A Busy Year For Consolidations

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)

This year is on pace to be the sector’s most active since 2006, measured by its total deal value of $97.9 billion.

The Florida Produce facility is expected to store food, drinking water, liquor, telecommunications equipment, building equipment, restaurant equipment and agricultural equipment. It will also serve as a physical location, which will enable the direct transfer of title and goods once paid, as permitted under the newly expanded guidelines.

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Acquires Courier Advisory Group

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company

This acquisition will enhance and expand the capabilities of RR Donnelley’s Logistics Services group, supporting clients' last-mile delivery needs.

West Coast Grocery Chain Fresh & Easy Files For Bankruptcy

Fresh & Easy's website on Friday was topped with a banner proclaiming "Everything must go!" and "All Stores Closing!"

Fresh & Easy LLC, the El Segundo supermarket chain, could file for its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy in two years in the next few days if the company cannot find a buyer for some or all of the 103 remaining locations.

Chipotle Restaurants Close In Pacific Northwest Over E. Coli Outbreak

According to the Washington State Department of Health, though the outbreak appears to be connected to food served at Chipotle, the specific source of contamination has yet to be determined and is still under investigation.

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TreeHouse Foods To Acquire ConAgra Foods’ Private Label Operations For $2.7 Billion

Under the terms of the agreement, ConAgra Foods will divest the vast majority of its private label operations, which includes a network of 32 manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Italy.

ConAgra Foods, Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to sell its private label operations to TreeHouse Foods for approximately $2.7 billion in cash.

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