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Fuel Efficiency

HP Hood Plant Converts From Burning Fuel Oil To Natural Gas

After the conversion, the Lafargeville, N.Y., plant will emit 26 percent less CO2, much less SO2 and NOx, and almost no particulates.

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Carbon Footprint

Report: Food Manufacturers Make Environmental Progress

Some big food makers are getting serious about making sure farmers grow crops in ways that minimize damage to water, soil and the environment.

Australis Barramundi Ranked A 'Best Choice' For Sustainability

Seafood Watch experts gave their "Best Choice" rating on Australis' off-shore marine farm in Vietnam following an extensive, multi-year evaluation of the company's operations.

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Lineage Logistics To Break Ground On New Facility in Charleston, S.C.

Lineage will break ground on a state-of-the-art 340,000-square-foot cold storage distribution facility in Charleston County, S.C., sometime in July 2014.

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The Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'LSP Survey Tells 'How to Get My Attention''

When asked ‘Which information sources do you rely on to stay current on logistics strategies and industry news?’ 70 percent of respondents said logistics industry print magazines.

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Exports To Iceland Pass $2 M; Trade Mission Begins

In April, the value of Maine exports to Iceland exceeded the total for 2013, putting exports to the island nation on pace to at least double this year.

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Railex Expands National Footprint With Jacksonville, Fla. Facility

This offers West Coast shippers a year-round, uninterrupted expedited shipping solution into the once under-served Southeast.

Lineage Logistics Completes Acquisitions Of Loop Cold Storage, Oneida Cold Storage, And Millard

With these three acquisitions, Lineage expands its national cold storage footprint to over 544 million cubic feet and a facility network of 102 facilities in 21 states.

New York Green Carts Expand Access To Fresh Produce In Low-Income Neighborhoods

The NYC Green Cart initiative is a street-vending strategy that aims to change the NYC food landscape, expand economic opportunity, and promote healthy behavior by increasing the availability of fresh produce in areas where access is limited.

Rail & Intermodal

McKay TransCold Launches TransCold Express Service

A hub-to-hub refrigerated box-car service provided by McKay TransCold and operated by BNSF, TransCold Express targets produce growers and meat and dairy producers moving refrigerated cargo bi-directionally between Wilmington and Selma, Calif.

7-Eleven Uses Social Media To Test Lemon Daze Snapple

When market data indicated that lemonade consumption was on the rise, particularly among those under 18, 7-Eleven took to social media to investigate the trend.

Online Grocery Shopping Rises Slowly

According to a new study from Price Waterhouse Cooper, only 1 percent of consumers said online shopping is their primary way to purchase groceries.

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