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November 6, 2019

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USDA, EPA, FDA announce partnership with Food Waste Reduction Alliance to formalize industry education, outreach efforts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Washington, D.C., announced a new partnership with the Food Waste Reduction Alliance (FWRA), Arlington, Va., to formalize industry education and outreach efforts. Read More
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Study: Rising generation of food consumers more open to new food technology

Gen Z—the newest generation of food consumers with purchasing power—is more open to food technology than older generations, according to new research from Ketchum, New York. Read More
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Blockchain spend in world agriculture market expected to record CAGR of 48.8%

Blockchain spend in the agriculture industry increased at 129.3% during 2018 to reach $258 million, and is expected to record a CAGR of 48.8%, increasing from $524.8 million in 2019 to $8,489 million by 2025, according to a report produced by Research and Markets, Ireland. Read More
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Study reveals synthetic fuels will reach mass market viability in next 5-10 years

Deutsche Post DHL Group, Germany, released the “Sustainable Fuels for Logistics” study, which presents the current status of trends and developments in the sector. Read More
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Tyson Foods, Proforest partner to conduct deforestation risk assessment

Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., partnered with Proforest, UK, to conduct a deforestation risk assessment across its global agriculture supply chain. Read More
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Study: U.S. plastics industry maintains trade surplus

The size of the U.S. plastics industry expanded in 2018, accounting for 993,000 jobs and $451.3 billion worth of shipments. In the same year, it maintained a trade surplus of $500 million, as consumption of plastics products continued to grow in the United States, according to two reports released by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), Washington, D.C. Read More
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Nominations for Best New Retail Products contest opens up to the industry

In celebration of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ 30-year anniversary next year, we’re opening up the nomination process of our annual Best New Retail Products contest to processors, suppliers and marketing/PR firms. Read More