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Processors Palette: Finding Comfort in Cheese Making with Sweet Grass Dairy

Sweet Grass Dairy maintains sustainable operations under the mindset of maintaining the best quality care for its cows to create its cheeses.

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Rock Star of the Supply Chain: Blending Operational Experience for Creative Visions in the Supply Chain with Mike Frank, Jarrett

Mackenna Moralez talks with Mike Frank, Jarrett on how he brings a blend of operational experience, creative vision for improvements and an integrity-driven sales process to ensure new clients are comfortable in their supply chain processes.

L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Sustainability in the Food Supply Chain

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna talk Earth Day and how companies and their supply chains are working to become more green.

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No, You Cannot Transmit COVID-19 Through Food Packaging

There is no evidence that COVID-19 can be transmitted through food or food packaging, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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11 Ways the Blue Wave will Affect Cannabis Supply Chains

Cannabis will change, and the supply chain will evolve with federal legalization. We can only hope that legislation is thoughtful and creates the sort of supply chain that businesses can thrive in while staying compliant.

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Texas’ Food Supply Chain Struggles as Cold Front Continues

A week into an unprecedented winter storm, Texas' food supply is starting to dwindle.

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How Consumers, Data and AI are Shaping New Food Automation Frontier

With data and AI, the food system has a huge opportunity to evolve to solve food insecurity.

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Top 5 Technologies Transforming Food and Agriculture in the Next Decade

Digital tools are continuing to revolutionize agriculture, improving product yield and quality and reducing environmental impact, according to the study.

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Ultimation Industries Announces $1,500 Scholarship for Innovative Vertical Farming Material Handling Ideas

The scholarship will be award to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs in accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in the United States.

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UPL, TeleSense Collaboration Aims to Reduce Food Waste

The partnership aligns with UPL’s aim to support the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its mission to make every single food product more sustainable.

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Registration Open for SCN Summit: Sustainability Webcast

Register today for SCN Summit: Sustainability, where industry experts detail why sustainability matters amid a pandemic, how companies can achieve a sustainable supply chain and what NOT going sustainable means for the future.

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How E-Signatures Helped USDA Digitize Processes in Record Time

USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) agencies joined OneSpan to detail what it took to ensure government workers had the tools needed to deliver essential services to farmers and ranchers at unprecedented speeds.

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New Year, New Administration – What’s Next for our Nation’s Supply Chains

Here’s what a new president and a newly revamped way of moving products through the chain means for the future of the supply chain.

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North Carolina Ports Partners with the Scoular Company to Expand Agricultural Opportunities

Council of State approved the long-term lease for Scoular to develop an at-port facility that will receive, store, and load agricultural products.

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UNFI Commits to 10-Year Targets in Waste Reduction, Climate Action and Food Access

One of UNFI's goals is to establish science-based emissions reduction targets covering operational and value chain emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2022.

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Meat Will Be a Key Ingredient for Americans Resolving to Eat Better in 2021, Says Survey

Applegate found that 72% of those surveyed believe meat should be part of a healthy diet and that 55% are resolving to cut back on sugar.

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Nestlé Invests in Taygete I Solar Project

Nestlé will purchase 100% of the renewable electricity attributes generated by the project’s energy production, estimated to be 750,000 megawatt hours per year for 15 years.

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Leveraging Next-Gen Technology to Mitigate Trading and Risk Management in Agriculture

Agricultural companies really need speed and agility to sustain and thrive in volatile markets.

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Study: Agri-Food Markets, Transport and Storage Driving Industrial Blockchain Success Story

ABI Research expects industrial blockchain revenues to grow six-fold in the next five years, reaching $2.1 billion globally by 2025.

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Freight Farms and Arcadia Partnership Brings Clean Energy to Indoor Farming

This partnership connect Freight Farmers to affordable clean power at a time when the nation’s grid is dominated by fossil fuel.

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From Fields to Forks: Supply Chain Challenges and Lessons Learned

While factors such as changing consumer preferences, trade conditions, technological advances and shifting social patterns were already impacting food supply chains, the pandemic exacerbated them.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Food Manufacturing, Supply Chains and More

With the proper strategy, business partnerships and operational direction in place, companies can move forward and combat any challenge they face for 2021 and beyond.

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iBeacon Develops BEACON Toolbox to Help Agricultural Insurance Businesses Grow Amid Pandemic

iBeacon’s BEACON research project aims to develop a bundle of commercial tools and services for the AgI companies.

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Employment Outlook Promising for New College Graduates in Agriculture

Graduates earning degrees with emphasis in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources and the environment will account for 61% of the annual supply pool, the study says.

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Why Sustainable Sourcing in Food Supply Chains Could Include Surplus

Sourcing surplus will ensure that the needle is moved toward seasonal eating and shorter supply chains.

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Gotham Greens Raises $87 Million to Grow its Indoor Agriculture Footprint, Bringing More Fresh Foods to Shoppers Nationwide

Gotham Greens plans to use the latest funding to accelerate its mission to decentralize food production and bring more fresh foods to people across the United States through channel and geographic market expansion.

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Kearney Study Details New Global Trends

Food insecurity will proliferate as the virus disrupts food supply chains.

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Report Details Food and AgTech in 2020

The crisis caused by the COVID-19 outbreak has led to several opportunities in the global food and agriculture industry, particularly for alternative and novel food systems.

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Got Pallets? How On-Site Storage Programs Help Produce Farmers Optimize Their Harvest

To prevent from food spoilage and waste, farmers are increasingly taking advantage of programs allowing them to store pallets in their fields and facilities.

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Announcing Pure Green Farms – Hydroponic Greenhouse Putting Down Roots in Indiana

Pure Green Farms is set to begin growing, packaging and distributing fresh leafy greens in February of 2021. The new 4-acre hydroponic indoor farm will employ the most advanced technology available in a safe and sustainable environment year-round.

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Water is Essential Ingredient in Food and Beverage Supply Chains. Here’s How to Protect it.

First and foremost, it must be understood that water stewardship is not a corporate social responsibility (CSR) issue. It’s a business issue with bottom-line impact.

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NaturalShrimp Finalizes Joint Venture with Ecoponex Systems International

This joint venture will utilize and combine the growing technology of NaturalShrimp with the Renewable Energy Efficient Farms (REEF) technology owned by Ecoponex.

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Diageo Announces 10-Year Action Plan for Sustainability and Inclusivity

Diageo will focus on promoting positive drinking; championing inclusion and diversity; and pioneering grain-to-glass sustainability.