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Study: Pig farmers aware of, comply with new antibiotic rules

A key hurdle in complying with new FDA rules is ensuring that every pig farmer has a defined and ongoing client relationship with a veterinarian.
January 17, 2017
According to a survey conducted by the National Pork Board, Des Moines, Iowa, in November 2016, 95% of pig farmers surveyed said that they were ready to be fully compliant by the time the rules took effect Jan. 1.
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Cargill report outlines progress on building deforestation-free supply chains

Cargill worked with numerous global partners to engage more than 148,000 farmers, and established a baseline for measuring tree cover loss by mapping the sourcing areas of nearly 2,000 locations across 14 countries.
January 17, 2017
Cargill, Minneapolis, released a report outlining progress on its efforts to eliminate deforestation from its supply chains.
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Aurora Organic Dairy to possibly expand in MO

Aurora Organic Dairy is conducting a due diligence process, which includes reviewing real estate options and securing the approval of state and local incentives.
January 17, 2017
Aurora Organic Dairy (AOD), a Boulder, Colo.-based processor of private brand organic dairy products, announced plans to expand its operations to better serve customers across the United States.
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Study: Parents purchase frozen dinners for convenience

Previous studies showed a link between purchasing frozen dinners and the desire to save time, but researchers also found a link between parents working more hours per week and choosing to purchase pre-packaged, processed meals.
January 16, 2017
Researchers from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and Duke University, Durham, N.C., examined reasons why parents purchase pre-packaged, processed foods.
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Crystal Creamery plant achieves zero waste innovation

Crystal Creamery currently diverts over 98% of materials from landfills through re-use, recycling, composting and anaerobic digestion.
January 16, 2017
Crystal Creamery’s Modesto, Calif., headquarters processing facility received EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge National Innovation Award for improving its sustainable food management practices.
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SunFed debuts new packaging for imperfect produce

The Almost Famous program brings imperfect produce items to consumers that are just as fresh as other brands.
January 16, 2017
SunFed, Rio Rico, Ariz., launched new packaging for its Almost Famous produce, available in stores nationwide.
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Hochland SE acquires Franklin Foods

The combined entity will allow Franklin Foods to continue its growth and deliver on its mission to re-invent cream cheese for today's consumer.
January 16, 2017
Hochland SE, a privately-held Bavaria, Germany-based cheese company, acquired Franklin Foods, Delray Beach, Fla.
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