Dean Foods Company Email Newsletter: Confectionery Giants See Big Profits; Fresh Express Abandons Dole Salad Deal (March 28, 2024)

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March 28, 2024

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Niaz Mardan wraps a Belgian chocolate rabbit at Sandrine, London, March 21, 2024.

Confectionery Giants See Big Profits as Cocoa Prices Soar

Chocolate eggs and bunnies are more expensive than ever heading into Easter.

Dole 'Italian Blend' salad in Miami, May 2012.

Fresh Express Abandons Acquisition of Dole Salad Business

Antitrust regulators has raised concerns about competition in the packaged salad market.

Trader Joe's Raises its Banana Prices for First Time in Decades

The grocer's previous going rate for the fruit had remained unchanged for over 20 years.

The Secrets of OT Data Management

Join Auvesy-MDT's Dave McGovern and Jim Engelhart, along with editorial director Jeff Reinke, as they unveil the secrets of data management for manufacturers. Learn effective OT data management control, cybersecurity, implementation short-cuts, and more.

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A Guide to Predictive Maintenance

On average, 11% of a manufacturer’s potential revenue is lost due to equipment failure and unforeseen downtime. Learn the benefits of predictive maintenance, the importance of the CME (Condition Monitoring Engineer), and answers to commonly asked questions about predictive maintenance.

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Unilever factories in Missouri, Tennessee and Vermont.

Unilever to Curb Emissions at Ice Cream Plants

The factories produce Ben & Jerry’s, Talenti, Magnum, Breyers and other brands.

Security Breach: The Largest Attack Surface - People

How we're failing to properly support and train our most important cybersecurity asset.

Streamlined Inventory Management with BinMaster

It's time to eliminate human error and extra tasks caused by manual inventory management. Streamline your inventory management with BinMaster's advanced level sensor measurement technology and cloud inventory management solutions.

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McCormick Bests Earnings, Revenue Forecsts

The spices and seasonings maker posted $1.6 billion in quarterly revenue.

A display of Australian wines and other products at the China International Import Expo, Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2020.

China Lifts Heavy Tariffs on Australian Wine

The duties had skyrocketed above 200%.

Catch Manufacturing Problems Before They Become Big Ones

Up to 30% of your plant's total compressed air capacity is being lost to leaks right now. The air is cheap, but the power isn’t. Watch this on-demand webinar to uncover the benefits of imaging camera technology and how manufacturers are using it.

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Irrigation drain near Calipatria, Calif., March 22, 2024.

Tiny, Endangered Fish Hinders River Conservation Plan

The Imperial Irrigation District supplies the water for most of the nation's winter vegetables.

Mariama Sonko and other members of the 'Nous Sommes la Solution' movement take part in a lemon balm pecking workshop, Niaguis, Senegal, March 7, 2024.

Project Aims to Help West African Women Farmers

In Senegal, women produce 80% of the crops — but have little access to land, education or financing.

How Companies Use Dock Scheduling to Reduce Costs

With operational efficiencies compromised by talent gaps, many companies are seeking technology solutions to handle supply chain operations. Watch now to discover how to reduce inefficiencies, increase warehouse productivity, and strengthen carrier relationships.

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