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Industry adopts U.S. beef industry sustainability framework

The Framework is a product of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, a multi-stakeholder organization based in Fresno, Calif.
May 8, 2019
Major food and retail companies, cattle producers, veterinarians, scientists and non-governmental organizations jointly adopted the U.S. Beef Industry Sustainability Framework, what is said to be the first-ever resource to demonstrate U.S. beef sustainability across the full value-chain.
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Conagra Brands to divest Gelit

Gelit produces and supplies frozen ready-to-heat meals and pancakes for restaurants.
May 6, 2019
Conagra Brands, Inc., Chicago, announced plans to divest Gelit, its Italy-based frozen pasta business.
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Researchers develop sensor that detects spoiled milk before opening

The sensor consists of chemically coated nanoparticles that react to the gas produced by milk and the bacterial growth that indicates spoilage.
May 6, 2019
Researchers from the Department of Biological Systems Engineering (BSE), the WSU/UI School of Food Science, Pullman, Wash., and other departments developed a sensor that can “smell” if milk is spoiled or not.
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Farmcrowdy Group announces partnership with Best Foods Fresh Farms

This partnership will work toward specifically improving the livestock value chain across the nation through Farmcrowdy's production to improve the quality of meat production and processing practices in alignment with international standards.
May 6, 2019
Farmcrowdy Group, owner of digital agriculture platform Farmcrowdy and the newly launched Farmgate Africa, an online agro-commodity aggregator, announced a strategic partnership with Best Foods Livestock and Poultry Ltd.
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Western Express plans $88M expansion in Nashville, TN

This expansion will add new technology, business services and back office support, as well as new trucks, trailers and GPS and other transportation-related equipment.
May 6, 2019
Western Express, Inc. announced plans to invest $88 million to expand its Nashville, Tenn., headquarters.
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Study: Rising demand drives growth in U.S. milk production

The cheese category has grown over several decades as demand for natural cheeses like American and Italian-style cheese has grown.
May 6, 2019
Domestically, Americans are eating more cheese, yogurt and butter, which more than offsets declines in fluid milk consumption, according to a report published by Rabobank, The Netherlands.
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