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Coke, PepsiCo Both On Board With FAO's Land Tenure Guidelines

Beverage industry giants give their official support to a set of global guidelines that aim to protect the rights of poor and vulnerable people to land, livelihoods and food security, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Electrification

Plug Power, Hyundai To Form Fuel Cell Joint Venture In Asia

The signing of a memorandum of understanding lays the groundwork for development and sales of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in the Asian market.

Fuel Efficiency

Are LNG And 'Ultra-Large' Boxships The Future

With containerships getting bigger and slower across the world's trade routes over the ocean, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and bigger containerships could be the only answer to rising fuel costs for carriers.

Carbon Footprint

Dean Foods Wins Sustainable Supply Award From McDonalds

McDonald's Corp.

Dean Foods' award for "Best of Sustainable Supply" helps to validate their commitment to animal health and welfare.

Carbon Footprint

Look to Improve Process to Increase Margins

What can food and beverage manufacturers and distributors do to maintain and even increase margins - the answer could be found in process improvement and innovation.

Feldt

Risk/Compliance

South Africa Gets New Center Of Excellence In Food Security

Center is launched by the Department of Science and Technology and the National Research Foundation on the campus of the University of the Western Cape and houses 20 organizations and 120 researchers.

Both Sides In Hawaii GMO Battle Dig In

Monsanto launched a public relations campaign in January to improve its image in Hawaii, while The Center for Food Safety opened its first office in Hawaii on Monday for what executive director Andrew Kimbrell predicted would be a "long fight ... this is ground zero."

Solar Panels Expected To Fuel New Dutch Cold Storage Facilities

A total of 1,800 panels, with an expected annual yield of 430,000 kWh, have been installed on the rooftop of the Kloosterboer Delta Terminal by cold storage firm Kloosterboer.

Carbon Footprint

WalMart, Target To Take Sustainable Food To The Masses

Target and WalMart are both hoping to make sustainable food an economical choice for consumers with separate announcments of new organic and sustainable food products to hit their shelves.

Carbon Footprint

Bacardi Sets New Sustainable Business Targets

Bacardi will be focusing on responsible sourcing, global packaging and operational efficiencies as part of their "Good Spirited" sustainability program.

NSF International Offers Certified Greenhouse Farmers Certification

NSF International

The Certified Greenhouse Farmers (CGF) program enables high-tech greenhouse growers to demonstrate sustainability and quality best practices in combination with superior food safety management.

US Navy Develops Renewable Energy Turning Seawater Into Fuel

The Navy's development of a liquid hydrocarbon fuel could one day relieve the dependence on oil-based fuels and is being heralded as a “game changer” for ships and shipping.

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