Nominate A Company Now For The Top Green Providers

Food Logistics is now accepting submissions for our 2013 Top Green Providers award.

February 12, 2013

2013 Top Green Provider Watermark

Food Logistics is accepting submissions for our 2013 Top Green Providers award. The award recognizes companies whose product, service, or exemplary leadership is enhancing sustainability within the food and beverage industry.

The companies chosen as FL's Top Green Providers will be profiled in our June issue.

To nominate a company, please fill out the form by clicking: here. The winners will be determined by Food Logistics' editorial staff and advisory board.

Deadline: All entries must be submitted by Friday, April 26, 2013. You may also submit a case study.

For questions, please contact: Lara Sowinski at [email protected].

To view last year's winners, click: here.

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