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Senate Panel Approves Trump's Agriculture Pick

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue moved a step closer toward becoming President Trump’s Secretary of Agriculture.

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The World’s Largest Chocolate Makers are Working Together to Save Trees

Key players in the chocolate industry have agreed to cooperate to stop deforestation in major cocoa-growing areas.

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Cargill Sells Petroleum Trading Business to Macquarie

The Minnesota-based company is pruning its vast portfolio to reinvest in chocolate production and aquaculture.

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World Cold Chain Summit Reveals Opportunities Amidst Challenges

Refrigeration has a huge role to play in preserving food, particularly in less developed countries.

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A One-Two Punch Hits Farm Exports

It’s striking just how worried farmers are right now, and some are already feeling the effects as fear and rumors grow in migrant communities statewide.

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African-made Cooling Units Could Stop Tons of Food Loss

FreshBox, a solar-powered, walk in cold room, could help solve the global food waste problem.

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Carbon Footprint

Trump's EPA Order is a Relief to Farmers

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

A new executive order from President Donald Trump could ease concerns from farmers affected by EPA regulation.

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DHL Expands European Green Urban Delivery with City Hub for Cargo Bicycles

The City Hub is a customized trailer that can carry up to four containers for the DHL Cubicycle, a customized cargo bicycle, which can carry a container with a load of up to 125 kg.

Waste Reduction

Grocery Industry Clarifies Date Labels to Cut Food Waste

Grocery manufacturers and retailers are adopting standard wording on food packaging to cut food waste.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Port of Oakland Smog Checks Reflect Change in Trucking Industry

Port of Oakland

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Fuel Efficiency

How to Optimize Fuel Supply for Food Distribution Companies

Ryder System, Inc.

Having a ready and closely monitored supply of fuel will keep food-logistics programs running efficiently and help ensure that food and beverages are safe for consumption.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Del Monte Produce Helping with Port Manatee’s Containerized Cargo Goals

Fresh Del Monte Produce

Produce shipping company Del Monte will add container shipping vessels to its Port Manatee itinerary in March.

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