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New report shows accelerated growth in sustainable seafood supply chain

More than 20,000 products now carry the blue MSC label and can be traced back to fisheries, which meet the MSC’s world-class standard for sustainable fishing.
October 14, 2016
The volume of MSC-certified catch has increased by 6% since 2014-15, while the MSC-certified supply chain climbed 16% over the same period, according to an annual report published by Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
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Top 10 culinary food trends in 2017

In 2017, chefs and foodies will be inspired by ancient wellness philosophies and traditional cooking methods to create new and exciting menu items and elevated dining experiences.
October 14, 2016
Sterling-Rice Group (SRG), Boulder, Colo., identified the Top 10 culinary trends that will stand out on restaurant menus, expand onto grocery shelves and attract consumer attention across the United States in 2017.
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Survey: Americans don’t know how much food they waste

According to the “2016 Food & Health Survey,” about one-third of Americans (30%) say that they “don’t create any food waste.”
October 14, 2016
According to a survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation, Washington, D.C., many Americans are unaware of their own roles in contributing to the problem.
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TOMRA Systems acquires Compac

Compac is a New Zealand-based provider of post-harvest solutions and services.
October 14, 2016
TOMRA Systems ASA, Norway, and it wholly owned subsidiary TOMRA Sorting AS, announced plans to acquire Compac Holding Ltd.
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Premium Brands acquires Belmont Meat Products

Belmont manufactures burger patties and a wide variety of customized premium burgers for retail and foodservice customers across Canada.
October 13, 2016
Premium Brands Holdings Corp., Canada, acquired Ontario, Canada-based Belmont Meats Products Ltd.
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KCS to invest $5.6M in rail safety, maintenance

The project work will include the replacement of 27,000 cross ties, as well as improvements to 26 road crossings.
October 13, 2016
Kansas City Southern (KCS), Kansas City, Mo., announced that its subsidiary, The Kansas City Southern Railway Co. (KCSR), is investing approximately $5.6 million on construction and improvement projects on its Louisville Subdivision.
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Port of Long Beach opens Global Logistics Academy

The 4-year academy, conducted in partnership with the Long Beach Unified School District, is a “linked learning” school that brings together college prep academics, technical education and work-based training opportunities.
October 13, 2016
Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif., opened Port of Long Beach Academy of Global Logistics at Cabrillo High School.
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