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Whole Leaf accelerates expansion to produce ultra-clean lettuce year-round

Whole Leaf will be what is said to be the largest lettuce greenhouse operation in North America, dedicated to growing ultra-clean Canadian lettuce year-round.

November 30, 2018

Whole Leaf, Canada, announced plans to double the size of its facility, with Phase 2 set to open March 15, 2019.

Study: France most sustainable country

France is the most sustainable country, showing high scores across nutritional challenges, sustainable agriculture and food loss and waste.

November 29, 2018

France is the top high-income country in the 2018 Food Sustainability Index (FSI), which ranks 67 countries according to their food system sustainability.

Benefits of natural refrigerants in the supermarket industry

To adapt, contractors need to build a foundation of knowledge on natural refrigerants sooner rather than later.

Marek Zgliczynski

November 27, 2018

To comply with future standards, supermarket chains nationwide are beginning to move toward the use of natural refrigerants.

Smithfield Foods, Dominion Energy partner to transform the future of sustainable energy

The use of RNG leads to a significant reduction in methane emissions from the agriculture and energy industries.

November 27, 2018

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., and Dominion Energy, Richmond, Va., joined forces to transform the future of sustainable energy and agriculture.

Survey finds 94% of Americans waste food at home

The survey found the top reason for throwing away food at home is that it’s past its expiration date.

November 26, 2018

About 94% of Americans admit to throwing food away at home, according to a new national survey by the American Dairy Association Mideast, Columbus, Ohio.

Rabobank: Global food price stability in 2019 threatened by trade wars, disease, El Niño

Ongoing geopolitical tension, the threat of El Niño weather system and diseases affecting livestock bring great uncertainty to the outlook for 2019.

November 20, 2018

A “melting pot” of risks, including U.S. trade war with China, disease and extreme weather will threaten global food price stability in 2019, according to research from Rabobank, The Netherlands.

Survey: More than half of global organizations plan to increase energy efficiency spending in next 12 months

Organizations identify greenhouse gas footprint reduction, energy cost savings, energy security and enhanced reputation as key drivers of investment.

November 15, 2018

Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, Wis., unveiled the findings from its 2018 Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) survey, revealing that U.S. organizations are planning to increase investments in smart building measures, including building controls and building systems integration at a greater rate than more traditional energy efficiency measures.

Sirna & Sons Produce’s new facility doubles cooling capacity, cuts carbon footprint

Sirna & Sons installed a 453-kilowatt solar-electric power system on the rooftop of the modern, 50,000-square-foot produce cooling, packing and distribution facility.

November 15, 2018

Sirna & Sons Produce opened the doors to its newly expanded, state-of-the-art cold storage and packing facility in Ravenna, Ohio.

USGBC launches LEED Zero to address net zero carbon operations in LEED green building projects

LEED Zero is open to all LEED projects certified under the BD+C, ID+C or O+M rating systems, or projects registered to pursue LEED O+M certification.

November 14, 2018

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., launched LEED Zero, a new program that will address net zero operations and resources in buildings.

USGBC, BRE Group partner to promote green construction

USGBC and BRE will highlight the role that buildings can play in improving environmental, economic and health outcomes and positively impact the quality of life.

November 14, 2018

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., and the BRE Group (BRE), UK, announced a partnership that will promote the expertise of both organizations and harness their combined industry insights to deliver a new industry approach to green building performance, solutions and benchmarking.

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Whole Leaf accelerates expansion to produce ultra-clean lettuce year-round

Study: France most sustainable country

Benefits of natural refrigerants in the supermarket industry

Smithfield Foods, Dominion Energy partner to transform the future of sustainable energy

Survey finds 94% of Americans waste food at home

Rabobank: Global food price stability in 2019 threatened by trade wars, disease, El Niño

Survey: More than half of global organizations plan to increase energy efficiency spending in next 12 months

Sirna & Sons Produce’s new facility doubles cooling capacity, cuts carbon footprint

USGBC launches LEED Zero to address net zero carbon operations in LEED green building projects

USGBC, BRE Group partner to promote green construction

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