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Cargill Joins Effort To Support Sustainable Palm Oil

Cargill is becoming a member of The Forest Trust (TFT), the international non-governmental organization that partners with companies to build responsible supply chains.

John Hartmann, CEO of Cargill Tropical Palm Holdings, signed a declaration along with others from the plantation industry. The signing took place at the residence of Alex Noerdin, Governor of South Sumatra, in Griya Agung, Palembang.

Hershey Updates Palm Oil Sourcing Policy

The Hershey Company

Hershey expects to achieve traceability to the mill-level by the first quarter of 2015, then it will determine which suppliers present the highest risks to deforestation and will address those issues at the plantation level by 2016.

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Whole Foods Market To Introduce Produce Ratings Program To Improve Traceability

The initiative is based on a three-tier ratings system of “good,” “better,” and “best” labels that will be displayed throughout the retailer’s produce department.

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Carbon Footprint

How Companies Can Identify Supply Chain Climate Risks

The key to getting it right is for managers to address supply chain climate risks in terms of existing stressors — such as procurement costs, on-time delivery, water availability and secure energy and infrastructure.

Acclimatise CEO John Firth.

Oracle Logistics’ Director: Freight Tonnage To Grow 23.5% In 10 Years

With the total U.S. freight tonnage expected to grow 23.5 percent in the next 10 years, managers need to determine the most efficient ways to ship orders by deploying the most economical fleet resources.

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Whole Foods Recalls Coffee Cake In Bedford, Mass.

Consumers who have a sensitivity or allergy to nuts should not eat this product as they could experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.

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Canada Recalls Organic Crackers Over Undeclared Sesame

Loblaw Companies Ltd.

The recalled product is PC Organics Original stoned wheat crackers in 200 gram packages and were sold since July 25, 2014 in Loblaw banner stores in Ontario, Atlantic, Quebec, and West.

Rates Steady For Refrigerated, Van And Flatbed Loads As Fuel Price Declines

DAT Freight & Analytics

Nationally, average spot truckload rates were stable for all three major equipment types compared to the previous week.

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Global Cold Chain Alliance Offers Report On Cold Chain In BRIC Countries

Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)

The special 36-page report goes into detail about logistics, GDP regulations and market potential of the BRIC countries.

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Featured In Food Logistics: Rising Transportation Costs Raise Stakes For TMS

Food Logistics 2013 reader survey revealed that rising fuel and transportation costs to be the industry’s fourth biggest concern, following improving customer service, food safety and security, and reducing supply chain costs.

Atlanta, Ga.-based Transcore’s CarrierPoint software allows customers to set a “ceiling rate,” the maximum rate they are likely to pay for a shipment on a certain lane.

Software & Technology

Walmart Tests Click And Collect Center

Consumers who want to use the service must first register online with an email address, but Walmart said it will begin extending invitations to try the same-day service via email.

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Software & Technology

Woolworths Posts Online Grocery Sales Boom In Australia

The company focused its efforts this year on equipping existing stores to offer "click and collect", where customers can order online and pick up in person. This service is now offered at 202 of its 931 stores around the country.

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