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Meat Industry Groups Approve Merger Into One

American Meat Institute will join the North American Meat Association now that the general members of the AMI voted to join into one group.

FDA Launches An Online Food Code Reference Database

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

It's the FDA's latest effort to strengthen understanding and application of the FDA Model Food Code.

Software Solutions

Innovative Software Helps US Foods Improve Freight Performance

ArrowStream Crossbow enables organizations to increase savings through a proactive approach to logistics management.

IFT Launches FutureFood 2050 To Put Focus On Science

Group hopes to show that the science of food is an essential ingredient for feeding the world sustainably, and FutureFood 2050 will highlight the people and stories leading the way toward a healthier, safer and better nourished planet.

NY City Bill To Require Food Inspectors To Use Video

The city council bill would require health inspectors to wear cameras, like Google Glass, in order to provide video footage that could be used as evidence in disputes.

Coke, PepsiCo Both On Board With FAO's Land Tenure Guidelines

Beverage industry giants give their official support to a set of global guidelines that aim to protect the rights of poor and vulnerable people to land, livelihoods and food security, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Electrification

Plug Power, Hyundai To Form Fuel Cell Joint Venture In Asia

The signing of a memorandum of understanding lays the groundwork for development and sales of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in the Asian market.

Fuel Efficiency

Are LNG And 'Ultra-Large' Boxships The Future

With containerships getting bigger and slower across the world's trade routes over the ocean, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and bigger containerships could be the only answer to rising fuel costs for carriers.

Carbon Footprint

Dean Foods Wins Sustainable Supply Award From McDonalds

McDonald's Corp.

Dean Foods' award for "Best of Sustainable Supply" helps to validate their commitment to animal health and welfare.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma Merger Faces Big Struggles

Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA)

Another commissioners’ meeting comes the same week a consultant’s report says that the Port of Seattle’s maritime container facilities were operating at just 38 percent of capacity in 2013.

EU Parliment Votes For New CO2, Aerodynamic Standards On Trucks

MEPs voted through a proposal to make trucks safer and reduce CO2 emissions, however they rejected plans to allow so-called "mega-trucks" across the EU leaving the decision to member states.

HighJump Software Offers TMS To Customers Outside of U.S

HighJump Software

Partnership with MP Objects will serve companies around the world, also extend reach of HighJump warehouse management system.

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