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President Obama Signs The Farm Bill

President says the bill will promote agriculture, provide more money for research into the environment and energy, and feed hungry Americans through the food stamp program.

Coalition Launched To Advocate For FDA Action On Federal GMO Labeling

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA)

Broad-based group that includes farmer and food industry groups think legislation is needed to protect consumers, eliminating confusion and advancing food safety.

Hino Unveils 'World's First' Hybrid Refrigeration Technology

The new Hino/Denso system uses energy generated by the hybrid drive train, while driving and braking, to operate the refrigerator's compressor.

Supply Chain Visibility

Market For GPS Fleet Management Systems Still Strong

According to an in-depth study by C.J. Driscoll and Associates, the market for GPS fleet management systems is still full of opportunity.

Meat Production The 'Major Cause' Of Climate Change

Report from scientific journal finds that livestock accounts for about 14.5 percent of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.

Farmland Acquires More Land To Meet Brentwood Creek's Sustainable Demand

The sustainable agriculture investment fund has acquired an additional 450 acres of farmland in Brentwood, California.

Carlsberg, O-I To Develop Sustainable Glass Packaging

The world’s largest glass container manufacturer and the Danish brewing company to work together to develop sustainable packaging for the glass packaging sector.

Meat Substitutes Starting To Gain Popularity

According to data from research firm Mintel, 36 percent of Americans say they use alternative meat.

Rwanda Dairy Industry Gets USAID Funding For Logisitics

The Rwanda milk industry has been given $240,000 by the US Agency for International Development for improving infrastructure in the country's milk collection centers and dairy processors.

New 'Rare Sugar' Making Waves In Asian Food Industry

Researchers in Japan have developed a way to mass-produce a “rare sugar” that has 70 percent the sweetness of regular sugar, but prevents blood sugar and fat buildup.

Waste Reduction

Grocery Stores Use Harvester To Turn Food Scraps Into Fertilizer

The Harvester stores food waste on-site and grinds up to 4,000 pounds of scraps per day into a “nutrient-rich liquid.”

Electrification

Electrification The Key for Cleaner Freight Transportation in California

Deploying electric transportation technologies that are currently in development or demonstration for local and short-haul trips would provide the greatest overall reduction in pollutants.

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