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USDA's Technology Streamlines Federal Food Purchasing Logistics

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Logistics means using the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System – a tool developed by USDA that helped hundreds of companies deliver quality foods to recipients in the National School Lunch Program, other federal food assistance programs and even victims of disasters.

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Third Annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards Announced

The program recognizes dairy farms, businesses and collaborative partnerships that are committed to stewardship and sustainability, delivering exceptional results that are good for business, good for the environment and good for the community.

Certified Greenhouse Farmers Gains NSI Certified Members From Mexico

NSF International

CGF extended its membership to include producers from Mexico in August 2013 and it’s been steady growth ever since, with demand for certification exceeding association expectations.

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Gallo Cheese Company's Green Efforts Win Award

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy gave Gallo Farms the Outstanding Dairy Processing and Manufacturing Sustainability Award, one of six honors presented at the center's third annual award ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Berea Urban Farm Wins Sustainability Grant

Each grant recipient will work with a team of small-town development experts to create, and then implement, plans for the local production, distribution and consumption of healthy foods.

Forum Seeks To Improve Fish Population Management

Experts at the University of Connecticut's Avery Point campus consider how science, education and public advocacy could be applied to ensure the global resource is sustainable.

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Hershey Joins Peers In CocoaAction Sustainability Initiative

The Hershey Company

The Hershey Co. is joining other cocoa and chocolate companies to found an industrywide partnership dedicated to promoting cocoa sustainability in West Africa.

Cocoa Action

Multi-Channel Strategy Brings Cost Efficiencies To Rastelli Direct

Rastelli Foods Group says ownership over its cattle, as well as exclusive partnerships with artisan farmers, has reduced costs that they have passed on to customers.

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Hydroponic Provider Brings Fresh Produce To The Middle East

Pegasus Agritech has launched Daily Fresh, a line of fresh, pre-packed produce in the Middle East.

The Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'The Worst Supermarket in America'

In a recent survey, Consumer Reports polled 27,000+ readers across the U.S. on which grocery stores are the best.

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‘Electronic Nose’ Analyzes Spoilage Levels To Determine Food Safety

PERES portable device analyzes food products and determines if they are fresh and safe for human consumption, and is designed for use with beef, pork, poultry and fish.

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Washington State Recognizes Henningsen Cold Storage For Safety And Health Program

Henningsen Cold Storage Co.

Safety Through Achieving Recognition Together (START) program is run by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I).

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