Week Ending July 26, 2019
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Chick-fil-A Supply celebrates groundbreaking in Bartow
The fast food juggernaut — which saw its sales last year increase by 16.7% — formally announced plans to open the first-of-its-kind distribution center in April. Bartow County documents indicate Chick-fil-A D2 services, LLC paid roughly $4 million for the approximately 50-acre site... MORE >
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Former Sygma cold storage and crossdock terminal building. Expandable by approximately 22,000 SF. 26,451 SF freezer and 26,251 SF cooler.
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WEEKLY HEADLINES
5 more companies tackle plant-based meat alternatives
The meat alternatives market is on fire. Beyond Meat Inc. and Impossible Foods Inc. have garnered the lion’s share of the growing segment, but an increasing number of other companies are providing alternatives to the alternatives.
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US organic food market sales have cooled, report finds
A new research report from Rabobank found retail organic food sales in the U.S. hit $47.9 billion last year. But, even though new sales records are expected "for the foreseeable future," growth in the space has moderated.
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Kroger to build fourth Ocado warehouse near Atlanta
The Kroger Co. has named Forest Park, Ga., as the fourth location for a high-tech customer fulfillment center (CFC) under its partnership with U.K.-based online grocer Ocado.
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Trends at the 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show
Specialty food sales continue to climb as more shoppers seek elevated experiences in everyday occasions. Hundreds of thousands of specialty food and beverage products were on display at the Summer Fancy Food Show, held June 23-25 in New York.
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Why do some brands stay independent?
Companies such as Palermo's and Jelly Belly said remaining solo gives them more freedom and flexibility to run the business, connect with consumers and develop new products.
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