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MTC Logistics Breaks Ground On New Distribution Center In Mobile

MTC Logistics (MTC), along with officials from the Alabama State Port Authority, Alabama Department of Commerce and elected officials, broke ground July 24 on MTC’s 12 million cubic feet international temperature-controlled distribution center. MTC is investing approximately $61 million at the Port of Mobile, generating 50 to 70 direct jobs at the new facility. MTC […]

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Tosca Launches First RPC Custom Built For Poultry

Atlanta-based Tosca has introduced what it is calling a “breakthrough” reusable plastic container (RPC) designed specifically for poultry. The Tosca poultry RPC was built to withstand weight and water, delivering greater product protection and reducing damage, as well as eliminating packaging waste.  Poultry is the fastest growing protein in the U.S., and it is also […]

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Mettler Toledo bPro Counter Scale Highlighted In Case Study

Columbus, Ohio-based Mettler Toledo introduced the bPro Counter Scale after recognizing a need in the retail and grocery industry for an economical scale solution with advanced capacity. A case study showcasing the bPro’s integration into a growing meat business outlines its successes. This case study also demonstrates the value of having a weighing partner with […]

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New Packaging Designed To Give Beetnik Foods Stronger Shelf Presence

Beetnik Foods, an Austin, Texas-based organic food brand specializing in organic, gluten-free, humanely raised, grass fed beef and chicken entrées, has launched a brand new packaging design aiming to showcase the product in a more eye-catching format and more accurately convey its benefits. Certified USDA Organic and gluten free, Beetnik’s meals will retain the same clean […]

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Nolan Ryan Beef Debuts Its First Ever Uncured Beef Frank

Nolan Ryan Beef has unveiled its first-ever uncured beef frank. The Round Rock, Texas-based company has been supplying smoked beef franks to retail, foodservice and ballpark venues for nearly 10 years, but this product will be the first of its kind within its processed product offering. “The beef frank was reformulated to remove the added […]

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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Greensboro, NC, Store Aug. 7

Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, making it the fifth Sprouts in the state. Sprouts will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new 30,000-s.f. store at 3357 Battleground Avenue before doors open at 7 a.m. The public is invited. The first 200 shoppers will receive 20 percent off their […]

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Sprouts To Open West Hollywood, California, Store July 31

Sprouts Farmers Market will open in West Hollywood, California, on Wednesday, July 31. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new 25,000-s.f. West Hollywood location at 8550 Santa Monica Boulevard is scheduled before doors open at 7 a.m. The public is invited. The first 200 shoppers will receive 20 percent off their initial total purchase and muffin and […]

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Tyson Introduces Any’tizers Chicken Chips In 3 Flavors

Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson has introduced its newest protein-packed snack, Tyson Any’tizers Chicken Chips. The snacks are triangle-shaped, made with quality all-white meat chicken raised with no antibiotics ever and feature the crunch of a chip. They are available in three flavors: barbecue, ranch and cheddar and sour cream flavored Chicken Chips. “The lines between snacking […]