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Rail & Intermodal

Software Veteran Proposes Major Project To Fix Midwest Rail Logjam

Frank Patton’s proposed 280-mile line would reduce the about 30-hour train travel times through Chicago to eight or 10 hours, would take about five years to permit and build and cost $8 billion.

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USDA Announces $4.7 Million In Grants For Food Safety Training

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The grants, offered through the Food Safety Outreach Program and administered by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), are designed to help these stakeholders comply with new food safety guidelines established under the FSMA.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement at the Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN) Summit.

Vermont Seeks To Force Food Companies To Reveal GMO Research

Attorney General William Sorrell filed motions in several U.S. district courts seeking to compel Monsanto Co., DuPont Co., Syngenta AG and other seed firms to produce studies or research related to “potential health or environmental impacts” of the crops.

State Attorney General William Sorrell filed motions in several U.S. district courts seeking to compel Monsanto Co., DuPont Co., Syngenta AG and other seed firms to produce studies or research related to “potential health or environmental impacts” of the crops, as well as pesticides used on them.

Costco Helps Farmers Purchase Land And Equipment To Boost Organic Offerings

While other retailers have loan programs for suppliers to upgrade equipment and offer financial incentives such as advance payments or long-term contracts, helping farmers buy land to grow organics appears to be unusual in the industry.

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U.K. Health Group Advocates Activity Labels On Food Products

The "activity equivalent" labels would tell consumers how many minutes they would have to engage in several types of exercise, such as walking and jogging, to expend the calories in specific food items.

The Royal Society for Public Health, an organization of health care professionals in the United Kingdom, is advocating 'activity equivalent' labels, according to CNN.

Risk/Compliance

Featured In Food Logistics: No Secret Ingredients: The Importance Of Transparency In Food Manufacturing

A key first step to obtaining the necessary real-time information for transparency in processing is to conduct an internal audit to certify that proper food safety practices are being abided by and reported on.

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How An Oregon Independent Grocer Sets The Bar For Safety

Newport Avenue Market uses technology to support safety along with sustainability.

Grocery manager/assistant store manager Wade Combs, left, and service deli overseer Greg Boon display their Food Handler Cards.

The Case For Integrated Informatics: Regulatory Compliance, Defensible Data, Traceability, Brand Protection

Thermo Fisher Scientific

The complexity and scale of today’s food supply chain demands an integrated informatics solution.

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Chipotle Strikes Back

Unexpected foodborne illnesses push Chipotle to tighten controls as safety technology advances.

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A Primer on Insurance Coverage For Food Contamination Losses

Be prepared: Product contamination poses a worst-case scenario in f&b.

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Creating A Food Safety Culture

One topic that has gotten less coverage though is how companies are steadily creating a food safety culture within their organization and broader ecosystem.

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How to Create a Company Culture that Ensures Food Safety

NSF International

With focused effort encouraging staff involvement, organizations can secure engagement and empower their workforce to deliver a sustainable food safety culture.

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