Articles Tagged with ''sustainable farming''

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U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance creates Sustainability Officers Council

As part of the Sustainability Officers Council, these six farmers and ranchers will participate in conversations with food companies and retailers, offering data, research and knowledge about modern agricultural practices on today's farms and ranches.
May 3, 2018
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA), St. Louis, Mo., created the Sustainability Officers Council to provide food processors access to speak with a farmer or rancher about current and future sustainability practices in agriculture.
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Study: Frozen food brands should better educate UK consumers on benefits of frozen foods to reduce waste

Just 10% of consumers associate frozen food as being “healthy” compared to 45% for fresh food, according to the survey.
April 26, 2018
In order to reduce food waste, frozen food brands and governments need to better educate consumers on the health and sustainability benefits of frozen foods to overcome negative perceptions and drive greater usage of the freezer, according to a study released by GlobalData, Boston, Mass.
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Study reveals growth in ASC-certified foods

The results showed that the majority of respondents (92%) stated that their reputation had been enhanced by certification.
April 26, 2018
A study from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), The Netherlands, reveals that to date, more than 600 farms have been ASC-certified, the majority of which are in Europe and Asia.
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NYU launches Center for Environmental and Animal Protection

Its work will include initiating research projects, convening workshops, producing policy briefs and providing seed money for large projects.
April 23, 2018
New York University (NYU), New York, launched the Center for Environmental and Animal Protection (CEAP), a research unit to inform policy related to societal and scientific concerns.
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Straus Family Creamery announces ongoing sustainability initiatives

Straus’ zero waste focus includes the recycling, repurposing and reusing of about 90% of all materials used at the creamery.
April 23, 2018
Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, Calif., announced several ongoing sustainability initiatives, ranging from resilient packaging and water conservation to carbon-free energy and electric vehicle usage.
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Study shows relationship with food waste, diet quality, environmental sustainability

Higher quality diets were associated with greater amounts of food waste and greater amounts of wasted irrigation water and pesticides, but less cropland waste.
April 20, 2018
A research study from PLOS ONE, San Francisco, examined the relationship between food waste, diet quality, nutrient waste and multiple measures of sustainability, such as use of cropland, irrigation water, pesticides and fertilizers.
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