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Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, announced that 77% of its agricultural commodities are verified as deforestation-free.

Nine in 10 (90%) UK dairy farmers say they are aware that light damages nutrients and taste in milk, with 62% saying the whole dairy supply chain should take responsibility for the issue, according to research published by Noluma International LLC, Wilmington, Del.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Newport Beach, Calif., announced the publication of its 2018 Sustainability Report, covering everything from animal welfare, local produce and philanthropy to employee benefits, energy reduction and recycling.

JBT Corp., Chicago, announced plans to acquire Proseal UK Ltd., a UK-based provider of tray sealing technology.

A study conducted by DHL Express, Plantation, Fla., captures the perspectives of small and medium-sized businesses on current international trade trends.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, La., netted a $250,000 grant to help create a comprehensive economic development strategy for the state’s coastal seafood industry.

Hormel Foods Corp., Austin, Minn., and IGS Solar, Dublin, Ohio, began construction on a solar energy project at the Hormel Foods Swiss American Sausage Co. facility in Lathrop, Calif.

Yara International, Norway, partnered with IBM, North Castle, N.Y., to build what is dubbed to be the world's leading digital farming platform, providing holistic digital services and instant agronomic advice.

Walmart, Bentonville, Ark., debuted a new Intelligent Retail Lab (IRL) in its Levittown, N.Y., location, complete with artificial intelligence-enabled cameras, interactive displays and a massive data center.

Cooper Farms, Oakwood, Ohio, completed its newest addition, Grand Republic Sow Farm, situated in Edgerton, Ohio.