Exclusives Stories

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Changes to household impact Americans’ food preferences

The modern family dynamic is changing in terms of size and structure, resulting in different consumer demands

March 30, 2015

From social media to organic ingredients, consumers are still obsessed with food, but the public’s relationship with food and eating is shifting.

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Sercos logs international growth in 2014

The company’s membership increased by approximately 30 percent last year.

Jeremy Gerrard

March 30, 2015

Significant growth occurred in Asia and Europe.

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Report: 40 percent global water shortfall likely by 2030

A new UN report suggests an urgent need to better manage the world’s water supply.

Jeremy Gerrard

March 30, 2015

The report estimates industry demand for water will increase by 400 percent between 2000 and 2050.

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Heinz and Kraft merge to create global food giant

Heinz shareholders will own a 51 percent stake in the new company, per the agreement valued at $36 billion.

Jeremy Gerrard

March 30, 2015

The combination of these brands will create the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world.

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New study on virtualization in IACS environments

The Automation Federation report examines the use of virtualization in industrial automation and control system environments.

Jeremy Gerrard

March 30, 2015

Researchers evaluated and tested current automation system vendor practices to generate guidelines and best practice references.

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Top 150 Frozen Food Processors Report

Industry overcomes consumers’ negative perception about the health and wellness of frozen foods.

Marina Mayer

March 16, 2015

In May 2014, the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), McLean, Va., launched a national effort to encourage consumers to take a fresh look at frozen foods.

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Bird flu flies east to commercial poultry farms

Confirmed cases were found this month at four commercial turkey farms within the Mississippi flyway.

Jeremy Gerrard

March 16, 2015

In all, 14 flocks have been infected in the US since the initial case was reported in December of last year.

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Fruits and veggies get star-studded backing

A new Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) campaign seeks to increase the consumption and sales of fruits and vegetables.

Jeremy Gerrard

March 16, 2015

Jessica Alba, Kristen Bell, John Cena, Victor Cruz, Stephen Curry, Nick Jonas, Colin Kaepernick, Cam Newton and other celebrities and athletes support the healthy food campaign.

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