Fresh Produce News
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EPA Regions 7 and 8 Meet State Agriculture Directors in Denver
Officials from EPA Regions 7 and 8 hosted meetings Jan. 14 and 15 in Denver, Colo., with the directors of state agriculture departments of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. The meetings provided a forum for dialogue on EPA programs and regulations as well as specific issues, interests and concerns of the agriculture sector. EPA ...
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Sonoco Introduces the UltraFreshSystem™ for Fresh-Cut Produce
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies; Paper Pak Industries, a leading manufacturer of absorbent mediums for the food industry; and Bunzl Distribution, a global packaging and supplies distribution company, are pleased to introduce the UltraFreshSystem for packaging fresh-cut produce. The UltraFreshSystem features a custom-designed, thermoformed Sonoco ...
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Brazil approves latest Forest Code
After two years of negotiations, the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved the country's controversial 'Forest Code'. The legislationregulates land use and allows for the creation of boundaries within which native vegetation should be preserved. Changes to the legislation were first proposed ten years ago, and a decision in March was delayed (see Delay for Brazil's Forest Code in Spanish). ...
By SciDev.Net
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Media Availability: Algae Facts and Experts From the Algal Biomass Organization
As high gas prices and the need for new supplies of fuel have entered the national energy discussion, the Algal Biomass Organization (ABO), the trade association for the U.S. algae industry, today announced the availability of experts and information resources that can clarify the potential for algae to provide the nation with a new source of domestically produced fuels. ABO spokespersons, ...
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NRCS Provides Nearly $1 Million to Expand Conservation in the Monterey Bay Region
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California will provide $925,000 in technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers to protect the Monterey Bay Region. The Monterey Bay Conservation Program is being made available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to improve water quality and quantity in this important region. The application deadline is ...
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Applications for NRCS Organic Initiative Due March 30
California agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic production may qualify for technical and financial assistance through a national organic initiative administered by USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Applications for the second ranking period of 2012 are due at NRCS offices by March 30, for funding consideration during fiscal year 2012. ...
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Obama Budget Proposal to Slash Conservation Would Be Costly
President Obama's congressional budget request to slash funding for Farm Bill conservation programs in Fiscal Year 2013 by about $600 million could cost more than it saves in the long term, according to a leading conservation group. Farm Bill conservation programs assist farmers, ranchers and private forest landowners in adopting land management practices that improve water quality and wildlife ...
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Fruit Logistica, Berlin, Germany
The Leading Trade Fair for the International Fresh Produce Trade Attended by one of our UK reseller partners. FRUIT LOGISTICA is the most important business and communication arena of the international fresh produce trade. The industry’s key decision makers are there as exhibitors and trade visitors and have the opportunity of approaching potential business partners with their ...
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Groups Tell EPA to Stop Expansion of Neurotoxic Pesticide Uses and Protect Health
Beyond Pesticides, along with Center for Environmental Health, Farmworker Justice, Healthy Schools Network, The Endocrine Disruption Exchange and over 100 national, state and local grassroots organizations, told the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect public health and eliminate unnecessary pyrethroid pesticides. The group criticized EPA's cumulative risk assessment, which concluded ...
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$131 Million Invested in Conservation in California in Fiscal Year 2011
$131 Million Invested in Conservation in California in Fiscal Year 2011 Conservation planning and funding helped California's farmers and ranchers get significant conservation on the ground DAVIS, Calif., Dec.15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California worked hand-in-hand with thousands of farmers and ranchers, awarding $131 ...
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IPCC Report Confirms What Businesses Already Know: Extreme Weather & Climate Affect Investors, Insurance, Agriculture, Other Industries
In the wake of a new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on extreme weather and climate change, business leaders discussed the growing impacts of extreme weather on their companies and customers, and actions that are needed to respond if climate patterns continue, on a press call hosted by Ceres today. "The IPCC report underscores the ripples climate change is already having ...
By Ceres
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USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan and EPA Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe to visit North Carolina, discuss Obama Administration’s efforts to strengthen the rural economy
On Thursday, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe will visit North Carolina to host a White House Rural Council roundtable with local officials, agricultural producers, businesses and community groups to discuss opportunities for rural America in the American Jobs Act and the Partnership for Sustainable ...
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Join Aquasolution at Expo Agroalimentaria
AQUASOLUTION TECHNOLOGIES INC is proud to announce its participation to the 16th edition of Expo 2011 AGROALIMENTARIA to be held in Irapuato, Mexico on November 9th to November 12th 2011. EXPO 2011 GROALIMENTARIA is the most important trade show dedicated to agriculture, bringing together all the members of the agricultural productive chain. As a key player in the agricultural industry, ...
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Peru wavers on ten-year halt to GM imports
A ten-year moratorium on the entry of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), approved by Peru's Congress last month, has been thrown into question by a decision by the country's Executive to return the bill for further debate. The outgoing president, Alan García, and his ministers, who make up the Executive, say that the moratorium would jeopardise research and shift responsibility for ...
By SciDev.Net
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Converted Organics Announces New TerraSphere Licensee, Eco-Leaf Farms
BOSTON, July 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Converted Organics Inc. (Nasdaq:COIN) announced today that TerraSphere Systems, LLC continues to build momentum with its vertical farming business by signing a new licensee for the Atlantic Provinces (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador). Under the agreement, Eco-Leaf Farms will take over the license previously sold ...
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Kohl`s donates $1.5 million to hunger task force for three year meal program for students in Milwaukee
Kohl's Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) is renewing its partnership with Hunger Task Force with $1.5 million over three years for the Kohl's Serving Up Supper for Kids program. Starting in June, the program will provide needed meals for kids during the summer when other school meal programs are not available. The $1.5 million donation to Hunger Task Force comes from the Kohl's Cares® cause ...
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Sodexo Helps Namaste Charter School Earn Highest Honors in USDA Student Wellness Program
Gaithersburg, Md. - December 15, 2010 - Nutrition provider Sodexo partnered with Chicago’s Namaste Charter School to earn the first Sodexo-served school Gold Award of Distinction certification in the United States Department of Agriculture’s Healthier US School Challenge, the highest ranking possible in the program designed to promote good nutrition and physical activity. Namaste ...
By 3BL Media
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Converted Organics is Growing Up: Company Announces the Acquisition of Vertical Farming Pioneer, TerraSphere Systems
BOSTON, Mass., Nov., 2010-- Converted Organics Inc., (Nasdaq:COIN) announced today that the Company has closed on the acquisition of 95% of the membership interests in TerraSphere Systems, LLC, a rapidly growing pioneer in the vertical farming market. Converted Organics Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire TerraSphere Systems, LLC on July 6, 2010. This acquisition was approved by Converted ...
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Walmart announces holiday Campaign focused on fighting hunger
With today's USDA report reinforcing the ongoing issue of hunger in America, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced more than $18 million in monetary and in-kind donations that will help fight hunger in the U.S. this holiday season. Specifically, the company and its charitable giving arm are: Hosting its first nationwide food drive at all Walmart stores, Calling on Facebook fans help ...
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Web 2.0 summit partners with San Francisco food bank
Today Web 2.0 Summit, co-produced by O'Reilly Media and UBM TechWeb, announced that San Francisco Food Bank will be the official nonprofit beneficiary of the event this year. Web 2.0 Summit - which has sold out year after year - brings together a powerful assembly of senior executives and entrepreneurial innovators, as well as technologists, financiers, analysts and pundits to discuss this year's ...
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