Sustainability: Page 65
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Kroger rolls out fleet of LNG trucks
The vehicles, to debut in the Pacific Northwest, are the first step in an effort to convert the entire fleet to alternative fuels.
By Paul Conley • May 7, 2014 -
Cherries sending mixed messages as harvest nears
As the summer approaches, it's unclear how many cherries will make their way to market.
By Paul Conley • May 6, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of InstacartTrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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Tyson stock falls on bird flu, pig virus
The meat producer announced a drop in sales triggered by PEDv and another disease in chickens.
By Paul Conley • May 6, 2014 -
Natural Grocers pulls all dairy products produced by confined animals
The natural foods chain takes a stance for pasture-based dairy production.
By Paul Conley • May 2, 2014 -
Mars in joint venture to build wind farm in Texas
The facility is part of the candy manufacturer's plan to power all U.S. operations with renewable energy.
By Paul Conley • April 30, 2014 -
USDA to require tracking of fast-spreading pig virus
The decision comes after millions of piglets have already succumbed to the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus.
By Paul Conley • April 21, 2014 -
Meat industry groups to merge
The American Meat Institute and the North American Meat Association have agreed to combine.
By Paul Conley • April 17, 2014 -
Colleges turn to online offerings in food science, business
For students interested in the food industry, the online world now offers loads of learning opportunities.
By Paul Conley • April 15, 2014 -
Bacardi announces 'Good Spirits' sustainability program
It's good for the planet (and often good for the company) to take the sustainable route.
By Ariella Brown • April 11, 2014 -
New design for coffee and tea brewing, sans machine
Quikstix is a biodegradable tube that delivers coffee or tea (and the cream and sugar) anywhere hot water is available.
By Ariella Brown • April 8, 2014 -
Cruelty-free caviar developed to save endangered sturgeon
It's new approach to caviar: Not killing the female fish that lays the golden eggs.
By Ariella Brown • April 2, 2014 -
General Mills commits to sustainable palm oil
General Mills is turning over a new leaf in truly committing to sustainable sourcing by 2015.
By Ariella Brown • March 25, 2014 -
WikiFoods develops edible packaging for Stonyfield frozen yogurt
Are people ready for food that comes in edible packages?
By Ariella Brown • March 21, 2014 -
Making local work with food hubs
Working together in food hubs, food producers and suppliers can assure a steady, safe, and consistent supply of locally sourced food.
By Ariella Brown • March 21, 2014 -
Japan to cut bluefin tuna haul by 50%
A reduced supply of bluefin tuna could mean higher prices next year, but it's necessary to help the fish replenish their diminished population.
By Ariella Brown • March 13, 2014 -
Tyson's grip on the American heartland focus of new book
Farm life in America is not quite what people envision.
By Ariella Brown • March 13, 2014 -
Candy with a conscience: Mars commits to sustainable palm oil sourcing
Mars is adopting a new policy to counter the results of sourcing palm oil without a regard for sustainability.
By Ariella Brown • March 10, 2014 -
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters renamed Keurig Green Mountain Inc.
Two names come together to represent a new direction built on solid values.
By Ariella Brown • March 10, 2014 -
Six states oppose California egg law
California cages, a new standard for chickens who lay eggs sold in the state, goes into effect in 2015 unless a multi-state suit stops it.
By Ariella Brown • March 9, 2014 -
China working on its own GMO foods
China does not welcome GMO imports, but plans to use the technology for its own crops to meet the population's food needs.
By Ariella Brown • March 9, 2014 -
Non-GMO trumps organic as selling point
GMO tops the list of health-conscious consumer concerns.
By Ariella Brown • March 6, 2014 -
Hershey exceeds its own environmental expecations
The company accomplished its sustainability goals years ahead of schedule.
By Ariella Brown • March 5, 2014 -
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FDA revisiting the term 'evaporated cane juice' for food labels
What do consumers think evaporated cane juice is? Apparently, not sugar.
By Ariella Brown • March 5, 2014 -
Stonyfield and Happy Family come together for new line of yogurts
The yogurt pouches will be developed for babies, toddlers, and kids.
By Ariella Brown • March 5, 2014 -
Banana crops in danger
The bananas you grew up with may not be around for the next generation.
By Ariella Brown • March 4, 2014