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J. M. Smucker announces renewable energy agreement

Beginning in 2020, the wind energy produced from the Plum Creek project will address approximately 50% of Smucker's total electricity use.
August 6, 2018
The J. M. Smucker Co., Orrville, Ohio, entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with Lincoln Clean Energy (LCE), Chicago, for 60 megawatts (MW) of the utility-scale 230 MW Plum Creek Wind Project in Wayne County, Neb.
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Study: Consumers consider range of attributes when purchasing meat

Meat purchasing preferences vary based upon a range of demographics.
August 6, 2018
Factors such as wellness and production practices, health, animal welfare, origin/locally sourced and organic are becoming increasingly important, according to a report published by Category Partners (CP), Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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Intertek acquires Alchemy Systems

Intertek’s 43,000 employees in 100 countries provide assurance, testing, inspection and certification services across a range of industry sectors.
August 6, 2018
Intertek Group plc, UK, announced plans to acquire Alchemy Systems, Austin, Texas, from The Riverside Co., New York.
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Study reveals demographic breakdown of organic store brand sales

One of the biggest shifts in the organic and natural landscape in recent years has been the dramatic increase in product selection and visibility of private brands.
August 6, 2018
This availability has led to new perceived shopping behaviors among consumers, according to a report published by The Hartman Group, Bellevue, Wash.
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J.R. Simplot implements gene editing technology to extend shelf life

Gene editing technology like CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing tools may be able to significantly increase shelf life of avocados, strawberries and other fruits.
August 6, 2018
The J.R. Simplot Co., Boise, Idaho, executed a joint intellectual property licensing agreement with Corteva Agriscience, the Indianapolis, Ind., agriculture division of DowDuPont, the Broad Institute of MIT, Cambridge, Mass., and Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., for foundational CRISPR-Cas9 and related gene editing tools.
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