Americold Breaks Ground on New Cold Storage in Effingham

It will have 15 million cubic square feet and will offer customers advanced blast freezing capabilities, space and infrastructure to support temperature-controlled containerized trade through the Port of Savannah.

Ecolab Acquires Cleaning Solutions Provider Chemstar

August 12, 2019 Ecolab

Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services, has acquired the business of privately held Chemstar Corporation, a U.S.-based supplier of food safety and cleaning and sanitizing solutions focused on the grocery and food retail markets.

Ahold Delhaize USA Launches Just-For-Kids Own-Brand Line

August 12, 2019 Ahold Delhaize USA

Retail Business Services, which supports the Ahold Delhaize USA brands, has launched the grocery industry’s first better-for-kids own-brand line of products. Nature’s Promise Kids includes kid-friendly food and drink options made with ingredients parents can feel good about at a private brand value.

Green Cell Foam Brings the World’s Most Sustainable Packaging to Canada

August 12, 2019 Green Cell Foam

Green Cell Foam, the completely biodegradable and compostable packaging material, has expanded its international business by becoming the exclusive supplier of insulated coolers for NIKU Farms. The Toronto-based company will be the first meat delivery service to bring the ground-breaking shipping material to Canada for its farm-to-door meat subscription boxes.

Laura Chenel Original Medallion Wins First Place at the 2019 American Cheese Society Competition

August 12, 2019 Laura Chenel

Laura Chenel also won second place in the aged goat cheese category for Laura Chenel Crottin, a distinguished aged cheese made with a geotrichum rind, and third place for a flavored fresh goat cheese log with its newest flavor, Garlic & Chive.