Articles Tagged with ''sustainable farming''

WELTEC Uruguay

WELTEC BIOPOWER expands biogas plant for milk powder manufacturer

Beginning in late 2018, the plant and its eight digesters will generate a rated thermal input of more than 6 megawatt from cattle manure and fodder leftovers.
November 16, 2017
German plant manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER signed a contract for a biogas plant extension of Estancias del Lago’s (EDL) milk powder plant in Uruguay.
Read More
sustainability farm

Global Cold Chain Alliance helps to maximize crop utilization, edible food recovery

While it’s estimated that less food is lost on farms, the lack of data quantifying this loss in different crops makes it difficult to validate estimates, identify drivers and define cost-effective solutions.
August 8, 2017
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Washington, D.C., the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), Washington, D.C., and the Walmart Foundation, Bensenville, Ark., announced a research program to maximize crop utilization and edible food recovery.
Read More

Nestlé, Rabobank, RocketSpace collaborate to coach startups in food, agricultural industry

The Terra Food + Agtech Accelerator program connects large global brands like Nestlé with startups to work on real-life product testing and go-to-market solutions.
June 21, 2017
Nestlé USA, Glendale, Calif., is expanding its commitment to innovation in the food industry through a new partnership with Rabobank, New York, and RocketSpace, San Francisco, to support startups for the Terra Food + Agtech Accelerator program.
Read More

True cost accounting pilot reveals hidden impacts of food, people

This study study calculated the cost of water pollution, pesticide exposure, greenhouse gas emissions and soil erosion for several types of produce.
June 13, 2017
Organic fruit specialist Eosta, The Netherlands, accounting firm EY (formerly Ernst & Young), New York, and other partners revealed the first results of a groundbreaking pilot program that demonstrates how organic fruit production has a positive economic impact on agriculture, the environment and consumer health.
Read More
DFA HQs

Dairy Farmers of America unveils new HQs

Qualifying as a Silver LEED-certified building, the new headquarters includes a number of sustainable design practices.
June 13, 2017
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) opened the doors to its new headquarters building in Kansas City, Kan.
Read More

J&J Family of Farms forms partnership with Little River Produce

Little River Produce expanded to almost 1,000 acres of annual production to grow high-quality bell peppers, green zucchini squash, yellow squash, eggplant, cucumbers, specialty peppers and sweet potatoes.
May 17, 2017
J&J Family of Farms, Loxahatchee, Fla., formed a new partnership with Little River Produce, Lake Park, Ga.
Read More

Elevate your expertise in refrigerated and frozen foods with unparalleled insights and connections.

Get the latest industry updates tailored your way.

JOIN TODAY!