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Campbell Soup Co. To Drop Artificial Ingredients

Campbell Soup Co.

Campbell continues to increase its focus on faster-growing categories, such as health and well-being and packaged fresh, while also innovating on its core business portfolio.

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California Gov. Brown Calls For Zero Freight Emissions

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

In an executive order, Gov. Brown said the state has set “aggressive targets for reducing pollution” by 2030, including decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and cutting petroleum use in automobiles by half.

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EPA To Eliminate HFCs Used In Reefer Cooling And Grocery Refrigeration; Grants 3-Year Extension For Refrigerated Trucks

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

This action responds to President Obama's Climate Action Plan by reducing emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a class of potent greenhouse gases used in air-conditioning, refrigeration, and other equipment.

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House Committee Approves Anti-GMO Labeling Law

The House Agriculture Committee approved a measure banning mandatory labeling as well as local efforts to regulate genetically engineered crops, a move that demonstrates momentum for those seeking to block mandated labeling of foods made with GMO crops.

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Cargill Teams With PricewaterhouseCoopers On Helping Clients Improve Supply Chain Efficiencies

Cargill and PwC are offering an advisory service to help clients identify and prioritize opportunities to improve their supply chains - aligned with business priorities.

Drought Hammers More California Farms And Ranches

Under an order from the State Water Resources Control Board, the local Byron Bethany Irrigation District last month shut down irrigation to more than 160 farmers and ranchers in its 30,000-acre area.

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Debate Rages Over GMO Labeling Rules

Consumer advocates say GMOs carry risks while providing few nutritional benefits while opponents say these fears are exaggerated.

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U.S. And Switzerland Streamline Organic Trade

The organic equivalency arrangement between the two nations will streamline organic trade, strengthen organic agriculture and support jobs and businesses on a global scale.

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General Mills Inc. Commits To 100 Percent Cage Free Eggs In U.S.

General Mills released a refresh of their global policy statement on animal welfare, which outlines their beliefs and policies to support animal welfare throughout their global supply chain.

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Greek Crisis Fuels Oil Price Fall

The “no” vote has created turmoil across the globe, and oil prices have crashed to their lowest levels in months.

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Technomic/Deloitte: Consumer Demand Makes Logistics A Competitive Differentiator In The Food Industry

Deloitte Consulting LLP

The impact of demand-side changes on food industry logistics will be amplified by continual disruptive supply-side innovations designed to offer fast, accurate fulfillment of customized orders.

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Research: Transportation Refrigeration Units Pollute Big Time

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