Supply Chain: Page 10

  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a press conference.
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    California Gov. Newsom signs major climate disclosure bills but worries about ‘overall financial impact’

    For food producers, the laws require large companies to disclose their supply chain emissions down to the farm level. Agriculture groups and other critics have raised concerns about the deadlines and the cost to businesses.

    By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 19, 2023
  • A Denali worker collecting waste from a Walmart store in Denver.
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    Walmart renews partnership with Denali to turn food waste into animal feed

    The Arkansas-based companies plan to divert millions of pounds of inedible food for use in feedstocks, compost or renewable energy.

    By • Oct. 17, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from Agriculture Dive

    Declining farm income and other production challenges have pushed farmers to rethink their operations and adopt new technology in a bid to diversify potential revenue streams. 

    By Agriculture Dive staff
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    Israel-Hamas war prompts concerns over global fertilizer supply

    Shipping restrictions and “war risk” surcharges out of a port near Gaza could disrupt potash exports, though prices aren't predicted to spike like after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

    By • Oct. 13, 2023
  • Unrecognizable black father carrying Thanksgiving turkey while serving it for his family in dining room.
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    Turkey prices could fall as Thanksgiving nears, but bird flu reemergence threatens flocks

    Consumers will likely see lower prices for the holiday staple compared to last fall, according to a report, but the unpredictable avian influenza remains a threat.

    By Chris Casey • Oct. 13, 2023
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    Meat snack maker fined $140K, faced shipping restrictions for child labor violations

    The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up enforcement activity and putting employers "on notice" as it reports a significant rise in the number of children illegally working at facilities.

    By • Updated Oct. 13, 2023
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    Walmart pouring $350M into new milk processing plant

    The facility builds on the retailer’s efforts to control more of its fresh foods supply chain. 

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 12, 2023
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    US tomato tariff dispute becomes ripe with tension

    As small farmers petition to terminate a longstanding trade deal with Mexico, NatureSweet and others are sounding the alarm about a potential spike in consumer prices.

    By • Oct. 11, 2023
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    How low Mississippi River water levels could disrupt grain harvests, again

    Back-to-back years of drought are pushing some farmers to new markets and modes of transportation. Others, however, have no choice but to use the river.

    By • Oct. 9, 2023
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    US pea protein producers in ‘grave peril’ as consumer demand grows

    Cheap imports from China have undercut ingredient players in the domestic market, according to manufacturer Puris.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 6, 2023
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    This AI chatbot can help predict supply chain disruptions at farms

    Cersi, a virtual analyst introduced by agtech startup Helios, can be used by large food companies to manage commodity risks in the face of climate change and market volatility. 

    By • Oct. 3, 2023
  • In an aerial view, a container ship is guided into the Port of Oakland on August 07, 2023 in Oakland, California.
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    Port of Oakland cargo volumes drop 15% in August

    Demand from retailers and manufacturers has declined, though the port remains optimistic that agriculture exports will soon pick up.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 28, 2023
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    Kroger makes local sourcing pledge tied to Albertsons merger

    The grocery giant said it will increase the number of products from local farms and businesses by 10% in its stores once the proposed mega-merger closes. 

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 22, 2023
  • A rancher holds a glob of soil, while another rancher stands behind him.
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    Big food’s regenerative agriculture pledges mostly just talk

    Most businesses lack quantitative targets to reach their goals and only a few of them offer financial commitments to support farmers, according to a FAIRR report.

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
  • A sign reading "WTO OMC" is seen with fall foliage around it.
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    China appeals WTO ruling against retaliatory tariffs on US goods

    The move allows $2.4 billion in duties on pork, fruits and other products to remain in place as the trade body’s appellate court remains in crisis.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Canadian National, Norfolk Southern add US-Canada intermodal service

    The railroads’ joint venture will provide connections from Kansas City and Atlanta to several points across Canada beginning Oct. 2.

    By Larry Avila • Sept. 20, 2023
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    USDA urged to change ‘out-of-date’ definition for compost

    Composters worry the decades-old definition leaves modern facilities and compostable products out of compliance.

    By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Mars pushes regenerative agriculture in $1B climate initiative

    The M&Ms and Skittles maker will reformulate its recipes and prioritize sourcing from farms that embrace sustainable practices as the CPG giant barrels toward net-zero emissions. 

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
  • A Chipotle worker scans an RFID tag on a box as part of a growing traceability initiative
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    RFID on food packaging gains traction amid safety and waste concerns

    A tracking system traditionally used for nonperishable items could become more common on certain types of packaging ahead of future traceability requirements from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

    By Leslie Nemo • Sept. 15, 2023
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    Mission Produce profits derailed by weak avocado harvest in Peru

    The produce giant had locked in lower prices for customers earlier this year on the expectation of a bumper crop, but extreme weather wrecked those plans.

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Global wheat production poised to decline for first time in 5 years

    Countries may have to become more reliant on bumper harvests from Russia and the Ukraine, pressuring leaders to reach a grain shipping deal.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
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    FDA issues warning letters to 3 baby formula makers over safety controls

    Perrigo, ByHeart and Mead Johnson were called out by the agency as part of an ongoing review of formula manufacturing after years of constrained supply and recalls.

    By Kate Magill • Sept. 11, 2023
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    India agrees to slash tariffs on US poultry

    The decision will allow for more imports of duck and turkey, ending a longstanding trade dispute between the two countries.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023
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    Proposed reciprocal switching rule aims to improve rail service

    Agriculture shippers could soon have a path to divert shipments to another railroad if performance levels are considered inadequate.

    By Edwin Lopez , • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Barge rates pressured by low Mississippi River water levels

    Increased shipping restrictions and higher prices could be “especially problematic” as corn and soybean harvests advance, the USDA reported. 

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
  • Two workers on a farm process cranberries.
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    Can New England produce 30% of its food supply by 2030?

    Regional distributors are paving the way for local resilience, but farmers and fishermen will need more support to compete against global food production supply chains.

    By Erin X. Wong • Sept. 6, 2023