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Northeast Governors Call On Congress To Support Transportation Infrastructure; Current Authorization Expires Oct. 29

The governors want the House and Senate to enact a fully-funded, multi-year authorization bill that includes a sustainable revenue stream for the Highway Trust Fund.

The Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG) sent a letter to Congress urging action to ensure stability in the nation’s highway, transit, rail and safety programs.

Produce Company Recalls Cucumbers Following Salmonella Outbreak In 27 States

Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce said this weekend it was voluntarily recalling the cucumbers and working with the Centers for Disease Control to determine if, in fact, the cucumbers were the source of the outbreak now reportedly covering 27 states.

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Chemicals In Food Replaces Foodborne Illness As Top Consumer Concern

International Food Information Council

This year, 36 percent of Americans cited "chemicals in food," such as pesticide residues, as the most important food safety issue for them and their family, edging out "foodborne illness from bacteria" (34 percent).

This year, 36 percent of Americans cited 'chemicals in food,' such as pesticide residues, as the most important food safety issue for them and their family, edging out 'foodborne illness from bacteria' (34 percent).

Carbon Disclosure Project: Major Food Companies Missing Opportunity To Reduce Climate Risks

It draws on data collected by 97 food, beverage and tobacco companies on behalf of 822 institutional investors that represent over a third of the world’s invested capital.

The biggest source of food-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions occurs in the agricultural production portion of producer’s supply chains.

How Supermarkets Can Repurpose Food Waste

With 98.4 percent of food waste ending up in a landfill, the grocery industry is hyper-charged to find solutions that are both environmentally attractive and economically beneficial.

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Amazon Teams With Fresh Nation On Farmers Market Direct Delivery

Fresh Nation has begun delivering farmers market products through Amazon in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

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FDA Signs Off On Food Safety Rules

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Monday its final preventative control rules for animal and people food had been submitted to the Federal Register for publication.

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FMC Delays Port Of Oakland Proposal To Assess Fees To Cover Saturday Shift

Port of Oakland

The commission has concerns about the program being proposed based on an initial review and comments received from various stakeholders who would be impacted by the program.

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B&G Foods Inc. To Acquire Green Giant And Le Sueur Brands From General Mills Inc.

The Green Giant and Le Sueur brands trace their roots to Le Sueur, Minn., in 1903, and the Minnesota Valley Canning Co.

Software Solutions

Why Changing Consumer Tastes Call For Stronger Supply Chain Understanding

Kellogg Company

Kellogg’s Missteps With Kashi Demonstrate Lack Of Supply Chain Awareness.

7-Eleven Partners With DoorDash On Home Delivery

The announcement marks DoorDash’s first partnership outside of restaurant delivery, bringing DoorDash one step closer toward reaching its goal of providing on-demand delivery across all types of local businesses.

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Target To Offer Alcohol In New Chicago Store

While many Target stores already sell alcohol to take home, Target applied for both a Package Goods license and a Consumption on Premises liquor license for its new store, according to city records.

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