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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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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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ForwardFarm knowledge platform extends to North America with new Maryland farm

The Bayer ForwardFarm knowledge platform consists of an elite group of 12 innovative, independent farms representative of their unique environments across Europe, Latin America and North America.
April 19, 2018
Fourth-generation Maryland farmer Trey Hill launched Harborview Farms, Rock Hall, Md., as part of the Bayer ForwardFarm knowledge platform, managed by Bayer’s Crop Science division.
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Study: RPCs reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60%

The study evaluated RPC and cardboard box fresh produce shipments in Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands and France.
April 19, 2018
A new study shows that reusable plastic containers (RPCs) emit 60% less CO2 when used for packaging, shipping and storing fresh produce.
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Survey shows consumers’ concerns with freshness, food waste

Nearly half of Americans identified pre-packaged meals or meal delivery services as a potential solution for reducing food waste.
April 19, 2018
Phononic, Durham, N.C., announced the findings of a survey that revealed consumers’ attitudes toward food waste, food and meal delivery services and portable refrigeration.
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