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Study: Consumers expect businesses to support social issues

Nearly 89% of consumers support businesses that take stances related to the environment.
April 3, 2019
Shoppers expect businesses to demonstrate corporate social responsibility by taking stances on pertinent social issues. Some issues, however, are more divisive than others, according to a study by Clutch, Washington, D.C.
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NatureFresh introduces new sustainability initiatives

Once complete, the expansion will increase the production and efficiency of providing year-round produce.
April 1, 2019
NatureFresh Farms, Canada, introduced new sustainable practices, including a new eco-friendly compostable tray for its conventional and organic mini cucumbers.
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Port of Oakland’s yard cranes going hybrid to help clean air

Each crane is being equipped with batteries and new, smaller diesel backup engines.
March 27, 2019
The Port of Oakland, Oakland, Calif., announced plans to convert 13 diesel-powered yard cranes to hybrid power, resulting in an annual 45-ton reduction in diesel-related air pollutants.
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Gordon Food Service, Square Roots to construct first urban farm campus

This partnership brings together technology, agriculture, young farmers and scalability in a model that could revolutionize today's food systems.
March 27, 2019
Gordon Food Service and Square Roots, Brooklyn, N.Y., announced plans for their partnership’s first urban farm campus location, to be constructed on the site of Gordon Food Service’s headquarters in Wyoming, Mich.
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Smithfield Foods, United Wind announce 3MW WindLease agreement

The partnership will provide Smithfield with long-term renewable energy for its agricultural operations and contribute to its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2025.
March 20, 2019
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., signed an agreement with United Wind, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based distributed wind energy developer, to power dozens of Smithfield hog farms in Colorado with on-site wind energy.
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The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute details renewable energy efforts

The report highlights AURI’s endeavors, identifying key projects and business initiatives that furthered value-added agricultural opportunities and contributed to the state of Minnesota’s economy.
March 19, 2019
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), Saint Paul, Minn., released its annual report detailing the organization’s progress and impact in fiscal year 2018.
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