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Kriska Gets Real-Time Cold Chain Security from International Telematics

Cold chain security, both from a temperature abuse and tampering perspective, is of paramount concern.

Emerging Technologies

FloStor Engineering Signs With topVOX to Distribute Their Voice-Activated Technologies

TopVOX Corporation

FloStor will utilize the topVOX technologies in their manufacturing and distributing automated systems.

Plug Power to Develop Fuel Cell Range Extenders for FedEx Electric Delivery Trucks

Plug Power hopes to display how its range extender solution increases delivery fleet efficiency over 50%, coupled with an approximately 35 to 40% decrease in fuel expenses, when compared to diesel trucks.

Carbon Footprint

Hy-Vee Partners with FishWise on Sustainable Seafood Policy

Grocery store chain has partnered with non-profit FishWise to outline a Responsible Sourcing Commitment for seafood.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Work on the Panama Canal Could Be Stopped Over Dispute

Officials say the overall expansion work is 72 percent finished, with the locks at 65 percent, and now project the expansion to be finished by June 2015.

Risk/Compliance

USDA Seeks Input on New GMO Seeds

Dow AgroScience’s GE corn and soybean plants are the first developed to be resistant to 2,4-D.

Carbon Footprint

California Ports Start Plugging Ships Into Shore Power

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

Ports, vessels get ready for new statewide regulation to lower emissions through shore power.

Mondelez Sells SnackWells to Back to Nature Foods

SnackWell’s cookies and snacks business is sold to Back to Nature Foods Co., LLC.

Fiji Pledges $5.7 million to Enhance Food Security Programs

Government will continue to provide duty-free exemptions on agricultural implements and machinery, and encourage young people to become farmers by extending its agriculture scholarship.

Take 'Natural' Claim Off Labels on Products With GMOs

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA)

Response comes after the Grocery Manufacturer's Association makes announcement they have asked the FDA to allow GMO-produced products to be called natural.

International Gulf Transfer Terminal Center Is Approved

It is expected to expand America’s shipping capacity by more than 2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) annually.

Asian Fruit To Save The Diet Beverage Sector?

Monk fruit could be the ingredient soda makers have sought for decades - a natural product with great taste and no calories.

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