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GMO Labeling Bill Causes Split in Organic Food Industry

Organic Trade Association

OSGATA claimed its decision was prompted by OTA’s duplicity towards organic farmers and consumers when a small number of OTA board members endorsed the bill that would preempt existing strong state GMO labeling laws.

The Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA) has withdrawn its membership from the Organic Trade Association (OTA) over federal legislation that would for the first time require food to carry labels listing genetically-modified ingredients.

First 3D Printing Restaurant to Debut in London

The pop-up gastropub promises gourmet 3D-printed food made into artistic "culinary sculptures" presented in a series of high-tech, nine-course meals, with its world premiere scheduled for July 25 to 27 in London.

The Food Ink concept had its debut back in April at the 3D Printing Food Conference in the Netherlands. The plan going forward is to stage nine-course 3D-printed dinner events in London from July 25 to 27, then move on to other major cities worldwide, including Berlin, Dubai, Seoul, Rome, Tel Aviv, Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Toronto, New York City, Taipei, Las Vegas, Sao Paolo, Tokyo, Austin, Singapore, Los Angeles, Cape Town, Sydney and Reykjavik.

Software & Technology

Senate Passes Mandatory GMO Labeling Bill

The Senate voted 63-30 for the bill that would display GMO contents with words, pictures or a barcode that can be scanned with smartphones.

The Senate voted 63-30 for the bill that would display GMO contents with words, pictures or a bar code that can be scanned with smartphones. The YES on 522 campaign is a ballot initiative in Washington state that would require labelling of foods containing genetically modified crops.

GMO Labeling Bill Set for Final Vote in Senate

The bill requires food manufacturers to use one of three types of labels to inform consumers when genetically engineered, or GMO, ingredients are in their products.

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Alternative Fuels Make Headway Despite Some Improvement in Diesel Prices

North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency studied 14 major fleets last year and quantified adoption levels for 68 transportation efficiency technologies, and found the fleets adopted 30 to 54 percent of the available technologies.

Schwan has approximately 3,000 propane vehicles out of a 4,200-vehicle fleet. The company has propane fueling stations at the majority of its depots.

2016 Food Logistics Top Green Providers Capabilities Chart

Material Handling Equipment

Featured In Food Logistics: How To Keep The Lid On Warehouse Energy Costs

Managing energy offers one of the greatest opportunities for improving profitability.

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Carbon Footprint

Food Logistics Top Green Providers List Expands In 2016

The 2016 Food Logistics Top Green Providers List demonstrates that sustainability continues to be a driving force for nearly every type of business today.

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The Supply Chain Holds the Key to Success For Sustainable Food

The supply chain plays an increasingly important role as companies recognize the importance of supply chain visibility in improving their sustainability efforts.

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Agriculture Transport Coalition Urges Marine Terminals To Implement SOLAS Weighing VGM Solutions

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) has announced its support for the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association (OCEMA) terminal weighing approach outlined in its June 17 statement.

Hapag-Lloyd will connect with the INTTRA e-VGM Service for facilitating compliance with the International Maritime Organization’s container weight requirements.

Green Acres Is The Place To Be

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Carbon Footprint

How Can We Manage Demand For Fresh Food In Asia Sustainably?

Currently, the infrastructure to store and transport chilled products, as well as other essential logistical services in the region, are not ready for the growing demand for fresh food.

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