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Smithfield GHG goal

Smithfield adopts greenhouse gas reduction goal

By 2025, Smithfield will reduce its absolute GHG emissions by 25%.
December 6, 2016
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., is said to become the first major protein company to announce a far-reaching greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goal throughout its entire supply chain, from feed grain to packaged bacon.
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Indiana Packers builds new cold storage distribution center

Key to the project are several infrastructure improvements, including a traffic study and roadway reconstruction, enabling IPC to optimize its existing property.
December 6, 2016
Indiana Packers Corp. (IPC), the Delphi, Ind.-based maker of INDIANA KITCHEN branded pork products, announced plans to construct a 99,000-square-foot cold storage distribution center, alongside its existing pork production plant in Delphi.
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Port of Savannah receives four new Panamax cranes

Designed by Konecranes of Finland, these cranes can work the largest ships calling on the U.S. East Coast, reaching across vessels 22 containers wide.
December 6, 2016
Four new Super Post Panamax ship-to-shore cranes arrived at Garden City Terminal, bringing the Port of Savannah's total to 26, what is said to be more than any other U.S. terminal.
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Study: Why addressing deforestation is critical to success

Companies identified damage to their reputations as a common risk, resulting in a reduced demand for goods and services.
December 5, 2016
CDP set out the risk of deforestation to companies, explore the opportunities available and see how engaging with supply chains can ensure future growth.
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SUPERVALU completes sale of Save-A-Lot

SUPERVALU will continue providing certain back office services to Save-A-Lot.
December 5, 2016
SUPERVALU INC., Eden Prairie, Minn., finalized the sale of its Save-A-Lot business to an affiliate of Onex Corp., Canada.
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Frozen bakery products market worth $23.48B by 2022

Increase in demand for convenient food products and the trend for greater taste, safety and consistency are the major factors driving the global frozen bakery products market.
December 5, 2016
The frozen bakery products market is said to be worth $23.48 billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 7.9%, according to a report from Markets and Markets.
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Tyson Foods creates venture fund to fuel the future of food

Tyson will make available $150 million to the fund, which has been named Tyson New Ventures LLC, to complement the company's continuing investments in innovation in fresh meats, poultry and prepared foods.
December 5, 2016
As part of its commitment to innovation and growth, Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., launched a venture capital fund focused on companies developing breakthrough technologies, business models and products to sustainably feed a growing world population.
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Scotsburn Cooperative to sell assets to Agropur Cooperative

Agropur will assume all responsibilities under Scotsburn’s collective bargaining agreements in place for nearly 260 employees.
December 2, 2016
Scotsburn Cooperative Services Ltd., Canada, entered into a binding deal to sell substantially all of its assets to Agropur Cooperative, Canada.
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