Farmers Sue Monsanto After Oregon Farmer Grows GMO Wheat

Farmers Sue Monsanto After Oregon Farmer Grows GMO Wheat

June 7, 2013

A farmer in Oregon to his suprise, grew a patch of genetically modified wheat. A group of farmers and a food safety group are now suing Monsanto arguing that the corporation has “put the food supply and export market at risk.” To read more, click HERE.

Unboxing the Last Mile: Food Logistics Editors Unpack Meal Kits

Associate editor Brielle and assistant editor Mackenna try out different meal kits and dive into the packaging and delivery process in the latest episode of Unboxing the Last Mile.

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: How to Provide Consultations during the COVID-19 Pandemic with Michael Wohlwend, Alpine Supply Chain Solutions

Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez talks with Michael Wohlwend, managing principal, Alpine Supply Chain Solutions about the pressure to provide supply chain consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic and how he provided positive outcomes.

L.I.N.K. Live Celebrates its First Anniversary

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna celebrate L.I.N.K. Live's 1-Year Anniversary with a look back at favorite guests, sessions, topics and more.

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SCN Summit - Executive Outlook on Supply Chain Trends

June 7, 2021

Industry experts provide an executive outlook into the state of logistics and supply chains, including discussions on automation, transportation, warehousing and emerging technologies.

Greener packaging is now more popular in CPG food products.

CPG Packaging Needs Safety, Technology, Sustainability

Consumers today are looking for many needs in CPG packaging, including more transparency and sustainable materials.

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Green Life Farms to Build New Hydroponic Greenhouse in Florida

Green Life Farms is constructing its second hydroponic greenhouse in Lake City, Florida.

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U.S. Financial Regulators Still Lagging on Climate Action

Significant developments in policy, regulation, finance and society include the U.S. election of President Biden, the COVID-19 pandemic and response, intensifying extreme weather, systemic racism and environmental justice.

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C.H. Robinson’s Emissions IQ Aims to Advance Sustainability in Logistics

In its pilot phase, Emissions IQ has already helped 125 companies reduce their carbon emissions by a total of 350,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalents.

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ORBIS Integrates Sustainability into Top Frame Plastic

ORBIS Corporation introduces a new lightweight plastic tom frame for product protection in food and beverage transportation.

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Making Supply Chain Sustainability Achievable with Sanjay Shrestha, Plug Power

Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez and Sanjay Shrestha, chief strategy officer, Plug Power sit down to discuss the importance of sustainability and the future of green supply chains.

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Horizon Organic to Become First Carbon Positive National Dairy Brand by 2025

The LCA entails everything from enhancing soil health and enriching animal welfare to improving processing, packaging and distribution.

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Ryder System Moves Forward with Sustainable Initiatives

Ryder System has achieved significant sustainable accomplishments by investing new technologies and cultivating talent.

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Leveraging Label Recognition Technology in Grocery Stores

Label recognition technology is one potential solution to consider for improving accuracy and speed of grocery shopping.

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Processors Palette: Crisp Helps Greenleaf Stay Sustainable with New Technology

Crisp and Greenleaf partner to bring sustainability to the forefront of the supply chain with new software solutions.

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Foodservice Takeout Does Not Need to Contribute to Landfills

Throughout the pandemic, takeout in the foodservice space has skyrocketed due to restrictions on indoor dining. But that doesn't mean we have to produce more waste.

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Tailored Lighting Key to Greater Indoor Farming Productivity

Next-generation indoor farming systems can be tailored, adjusted and optimized to affect specific genetics to address the needs of a plant, providing what that particular crop requires.

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DHL Releases Accelerated Roadmap to Achieving Climate-Neutral Logistics by 2030

DHL invested $7 billion euros over the next 10 years to reduce CO2 emissions, expand its zero-emission e-vehicle fleet and climate-neutral buildings and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.

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Smithfield Foods to Achieve Sustainable Packaging Goals by 2030

Both the new recyclable packaging and plastic reduction goals build upon the company's zero-waste-to-landfill initiative.

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Submissions Close March 21 for Food Logistics' 2021 Top Green Providers Award

The annual sustainability award recognizes companies whose products, services and leadership is enhancing green initiatives within the cold food and beverage supply chain industry.

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Study Highlights Demand for Natural Refrigerant-Based Condensing Units in Grocery Retail Space

Findings from this report show how retailers need modular technology options that allow them to migrate their refrigeration loads and displace the existing system over time.

As the recycling market continues to present challenges and relies on national and global markets, composting presents a localized way to create a circular economy.

Green Your Take-Out with Compostable Foodservice Ware

Making an effort to incorporate green practices into the to-go experience shows customers that you care about the environment, yet still offer a premium take-out dining experience.

Food service packaging directly relates to consumer's health.

Foodservice Packaging Relies on Safety

Here’s how the pandemic and sustainability issues have shaped the foodservice packaging industry.

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How to Improve Yield in Manufacturing to Curb Food Waste

By incorporating a real-time, material-centric view, companies can collect, model, create and deliver from farm to fork to eliminate recalls, maximize throughput and enhance sustainability.

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Thank You, Female Supply Chain Leaders

As we look ahead to International Women’s Day (March 8), I want to take this time to commend, honor and acknowledge all of the women in the supply chain and logistics industry. It's because of you that I am not the only female in the room.

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5 Business Issues Facing Agricultural Commodities Companies

Managing complex supply chains, over-use of spreadsheets, growing amounts of data, analytics and mobility are some of the most common issues affecting agri-commodities companies.

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Cannabis Sales Expected to Reach $55.9B by 2026

BDSA expects that the global cannabis sales market will increase to $55.9 billion in 2026, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 17%.

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2020 Exposed Vulnerable Food Supply Chain. What's in Store for 2021?

Improved shelf life, taste and pesticide-free growing practices will drive consumer demand for produce grown in controlled environments.