Supply Chain: Page 13

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    CN to buy Iowa Northern Railway as US biofuels market booms

    The railroad is handling increased grain volumes as more shippers choose to send their products to Midwest processing facilities.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    The biggest food sustainability pledges at COP28, from Bezos to JBS

    Food companies commit millions of dollars to tackle methane and advance regenerative agriculture, while governments prioritize farming in climate action plans. Here are the highlights from the U.N. climate summit in Dubai.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    US Food Waste Pact launches with ReFED, Walmart, Del Monte, others

    Companies across the food supply chain have agreed to cut food loss and waste by collaborating on data sharing and best practices.

    By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 6, 2023
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    Opinion

    Making agtech smarter needs to be a COP28 priority

    To accelerate climate action, a broad coalition of stakeholders must come together to advance agricultural innovation and find more efficient production methods.

    By Wendy Gonzalez • Dec. 1, 2023
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    NASA is helping Hawai’i farmers grow more food with AI

    Through the use of machine learning and satellite technology, researchers are working with Maui producers to address food security and rebuild the island’s agriculture sector with a focus on local tradition.

    By Lauren Liebhaber • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Cargill accelerates efforts to end deforestation in South America as EU regulations loom

    One of the world's largest commodities traders is moving up its timeline to eliminate land use conversion from supply chains in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. 

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    US loses trade dispute over access to Canada’s dairy market

    Farm groups called the ruling a "surprising setback" that weakens the value of the USMCA.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Biden admin convenes supply chain council, announces $196M investment in agriculture

    The White House is doubling down on efforts to strengthen logistics infrastructure and expand domestic market opportunities for farmers.

    By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2023
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    USDA to update industry on pork line speed trial ahead of looming deadline

    The food inspection agency is facing pressure to create a more permanent solution or file an extension.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Lower turkey costs drive down price of Thanksgiving dinner

    The American Farm Bureau Federation said while the average cost declined 4.5% from last year’s record, high supply costs and inflation continue to weigh on food prices.

    By Christopher Doering • Nov. 17, 2023
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    Schumer calls for USDA investigation into nationwide milk carton shortage

    The New York senator is calling for help “to find packaging alternatives” and resolve the issue. Dairies point to Pactiv Evergreen as the source of the supply chain snarl, although no origin point has been positively confirmed.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 16, 2023
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    Tight cold storage supply gives food suppliers frostbite

    Construction is booming, but it may not be enough to meet rapidly rising demand for warehouse space.

    By Erin X. Wong • Nov. 14, 2023
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    Opinion

    The fresh produce industry is more volatile than ever. Can tech help?

    Improved data and collaboration will be key to bringing fruits and vegetables supply chains into the 21st century.

    By Patrick McCullough • Nov. 10, 2023
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    Panama Canal restrictions to stretch into 2024 as low water levels persist

    Reduced capacity coincides with grain harvests and could push exporters to new transportation routes. 

    By Alejandra Carranza , • Nov. 8, 2023
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    US reduces tariffs on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco

    Farmers say the duties contributed to shortages and price increases over the past few years.

    By • Nov. 8, 2023
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    Federal watchdog urges sugar policy reform to lower prices

    Current policies benefit farmers at the expense of consumers, according to a recent GAO report.

    By • Nov. 7, 2023
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    Bird flu spreads to major poultry producing states Arkansas and Alabama

    More than 1 million birds have been affected by the disease since its reemergence in the U.S. was confirmed in October.

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
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    Milk suppliers sour over carton shortage

    Dairy manufacturers and others cite Pactiv Evergreen as the supply problem’s source. Tetra Pak and other competitors are trying to step up production to meet increased demand as beverage producers seek help.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 6, 2023
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    How an AI-powered robot could lend fruit farmers a helping ‘hand’

    Specialty crop growers have some of the highest labor costs in agriculture, but automation remains difficult due to the delicate nature of produce. 

    By Lydia Noyes • Nov. 6, 2023
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    Bunge partners on blockchain tech to trace soy sustainability

    The grain trader will work with one of the world's largest animal feed producers to ensure products sourced from Brazil are free from deforestation.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    ‘Startup nation’ at war: How Israel’s food tech sector is handling upheaval

    The region is a global leader in agricultural innovation, but an escalation in fighting is putting product development efforts on hold.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 2, 2023
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    Pivot Bio taps former Corteva exec to lead supply chain operations

    The biofertilizer startup continued its c-suite buildout with the appointment of industry veteran Balaji Venkataraman to help scale manufacturing and logistics capabilities.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
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    Halloween candy prices haunted by higher sugar, cocoa costs

    Extreme weather has led to global shortages, but that doesn't entirely explain inflation for sweets in the U.S., a Wells Fargo analyst said.

    By Chris Casey • Oct. 31, 2023
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    China signs purchase agreements for US farm goods worth billions of dollars

    Cargill, Bunge and ADM were among companies involved in 11 deals at a formal signing ceremony, the first between the two countries since 2017.

    By • Oct. 30, 2023
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    ‘It has already begun’: Congress sounds off on climate disruption to supply chains

    With droughts and heat waves affecting crops and shipping routes this year, the budget committee looked at the rising costs extreme weather will have on supply lines.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 27, 2023