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FA&M 2019 highlights the future of food manufacturing

FA&M brings food and beverage processors and suppliers together to gain valuable information on the latest trends and technologies in manufacturing, automation, sustainability and food safety.
April 11, 2019
Food Engineering, the sister publication of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods magazine, presents its 2019 Food Automation and Manufacturing (FA&M) Conference and Expo, scheduled to take place April 14-17 at the Doral Resort in Miami, Fla.
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Study reveals a broken recycling system

Though more than 90% of respondents say they feel they know their local recycling rules, fewer than six in 10 reported researching them.
April 11, 2019
Although Americans are more environmentally concerned than ever, a patchwork system of local policies has confounded consumers and damaged recycling efforts, according to a report by Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), Washington, D.C.
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Study: Aquaponics market to increase 7.4% CAGR by 2028

The report opines that the numerous advantages of producing aquaponics vegetables over traditional farming production in terms of fertilizer use, land usage, water requirement and climatic constraints are expected to drive aquaponics market growth.
April 8, 2019
The aquaponics market is anticipated to increase at a rigorous 7.4% CAGR by produce type during the 2018-2028 period, according to analysis by Persistence Market Research, New York.
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Bonduelle Fresh Americas institutes agricultural water safety plans for 2019 California growing season

Bonduelle Fresh Americas’ food safety team assessed its growing fields, focusing on water sources, distribution systems, irrigation methods, treatment methods and other important aspects of its growers' agricultural irrigation systems.
April 4, 2019
Bonduelle Fresh Americas, an Irwindale, Calif.-based subsidiary of Bonduelle, France, initiated a plan with its growers to ensure the safety of its leafy greens supply through the 2019 California growing season, effective May 1.
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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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