'Foodie' Marketing Study Identifies Influential Consumer Category

September 3, 2015 Sopexa

Sopexa, the global agency for food, beverage and lifestyle marketing, today released its 2015 Foodie Study. They have profiled the preferences, behaviors and epicurean influence of modern foodies in the United States and abroad, unveiling key insights that will have a significant impact on food, beverage and retail marketing, whether it relates to everyday shopping or holiday entertainment.

Americold Wins Bid To Build Storage Facility In Portland, ME

September 3, 2015 Americold

The Maine Port Authority has awarded Americold (www.americold.com), the global leader in temperature-controlled supply chain solutions for the food industry, the bid to build a 150,000 sq. ft. facility on 6.3 acres of land adjacent to the International Marine Terminal in Portland, ME.

Limoneira Company To Acquire 757 Acres Of Citrus Orchards In San Joaquin Valley

September 3, 2015 Limoneira Company

Limoneira Company announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 757 acres of lemon, orange and specialty citrus orchards in San Joaquin Valley for approximately $15.1 million.

USDA ARS Approves 'Innate' Potato

September 3, 2015 USDA APHIS

USDA APHIS is advising the public of our determination that InnateTM Potato designated as Russet Burbank event W8, which has been genetically engineered for late blight resistance, low acrylamide potential, reduced black spot bruising, and lowered reducing sugars, is no longer considered a regulated article under our regulations governing the introduction of certain genetically engineered organisms.

Clear Lam Packaging & Triangle Package Machinery Co. Enter Licensing Agreement For PrimaPak

September 3, 2015 Clear Lam Packaging

Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. and Triangle Package Machinery Co. have entered into a new North American equipment manufacturing licensing agreement for the PrimaPak® program. The agreement gives Triangle a license to manufacture and supply the patented PrimaPak® System Interface on its Model XYT15 Vertical-Form-Fill-Seal (VFFS) Bagging Machine. Applications for the PrimaPak® technology include confectionery and snack products, cereal, coffee, detergent pods, pet food, cheese and produce.