Articles Tagged with ''sustainability''

Kappa Farms to open new aquaponics facility

The closed-loop, nutrient-cycle aquaponics facility will produce certified-organic baby lettuces and arugula using water and nutrients derived from fish waste.
October 19, 2017
Kappa Farms, Richmond, Va., announced plans to open an aquaponics operation in Sterling, Va.
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Taylor Farms Tracy CA Solar Installation

Taylor Farms unveils largest solar installation to date

This 8,204-panel installation spans 7.5 acres of rooftop space, making it what is dubbed as the largest private solar panel array in San Joaquin County.
October 16, 2017
Taylor Farms, Salinas, Calif., completed the company's largest solar panel installation to date.
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Smithfield Foods announces new environmental initiative

Smithfield Renewables will ensure the company meets its environmental commitments.
October 12, 2017
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., launched Smithfield Renewables, a new platform within the organization that will unify, lead and accelerate the company's carbon reduction and renewable energy efforts.
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Champions 12.3 launches food loss, waste report

Governments and organizations across Europe, Africa and the United States have taken a number of notable steps over the past year, but more is needed worldwide.
September 20, 2017
A new report assesses the world’s progress toward Target 12.3 of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), which calls on all nations to halve food waste and reduce food loss by 2030.
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Report: Domestic subsidies fuel unsustainable production

The study found that production increases fuel highly unsustainable production practices and the misallocation of natural resources.
July 31, 2017
Domestic subsidies in many countries encourage production increases that result in considerable surpluses and lower prices on global markets, according to a new study released by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), Canada.
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The retail evolution

E-commerce and mobile couponing are changing the way consumers shop.
Marina Mayer
Marina Mayer
July 18, 2017

Editor-in-chief Marina Mayer discusses The Retail Evolution, and why it’s important to keep trends in motion. 


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The retail evolution—The way consumers shop is re-shaping the future of the cold food industry

State of the Industry 2017: The retail evolution—How the way consumers shop is re-shaping the future of the cold food industry

The grocery landscape is changing. What were once considered futuristic technologies like drones, robots and artificial intelligence are now merging with grocery retail to expand and re-shape the shopping experience.
Marina Mayer
Marina Mayer
July 13, 2017

This year's State of the Industry report uncovers trends pertaining to the grocery retail landscap, new product development, challenges with e-commerce and more.


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Pilgrim's releases 2016 Sustainability Report

The 2016 report details Pilgrim's progress in team member health and safety, food safety, animal health and welfare, family farm partnerships and environmental performance.
July 10, 2017
Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Greeley, Colo., released its 2016 Sustainability Report.
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Alta Energy, Measure to Improve enter partnership to enhance sustainable energy management

Measure to Improve helps growers and processors identify and implement economic savings that also translate into environmental benefits.
June 15, 2017
Alta Energy, San Mateo, Calif., partnered with sustainability consulting firm Measure to Improve, LLC, Salinas, Calif., to offer the produce industry a proactive approach to improving the sustainability of operations through the use of renewable energy.
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