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ISA, Automation Federation support kickoff of annual robotics competition

Attracting more than 80,000 high school students, the 2016 FIRST Robotics Competition began earlier this month.

January 25, 2016

As partners of FIRST, the Automation Federation and ISA are encouraging their members to support the range of FIRST education programs.

Food trends: US consumers crave portable nutrition bars

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Ranking the largest food companies

The Global Access to Nutrition Index rates the companies based on their efforts to tackle obesity and undernutrition.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 25, 2016

Unilever, Nestlé and Danone lead the pack.

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Champions 12.3 aims to inspire action to reduce food waste

The coalition is increasing political and social momentum to achieve Target 12.3 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 25, 2016

Globally, a third of all food is lost or wasted between the farm and fork.

constellation brands to purchase ballast point

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Constellation Brands plans to build $1.5 billion brewery

The new brewery will have a production capacity of up to 20 million hectoliters.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2016

The facility’s proximity to California provides a new avenue to better service the western US.

Coalition petitions FDA to ban 8 flavorings

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‘Natural’ labels fall short of consumer expectations

Consumers don’t believe chicken plumped with added saltwater solutions should display a ‘natural’ label.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2016

USDA estimates 25 percent of all ready-to-cook poultry products are enhanced with saltwater to make the meat tastier and juicier.

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Chobani, General Mills fire off lawsuits

Chobani’s Simply 100 ad campaign sparks legal battle.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2016

The company highlights ingredients used in Dannon and Yoplait yogurt.

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From warehouse to food grade

Unless you’re willing to risk your business, your suppliers must be up to snuff on food safety.

Jaan Koel

January 12, 2016

A California bag and film manufacturer converts an existing warehouse into a LEED-certified, climate-controlled space.

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Campbell will disclose GMOs on products

Breaking away from its peers, the soup company says it will support a federal legislation establishing a mandatory labeling standard.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2016

If a federal solution cannot be established in a reasonable amount of time, Campbell is prepared to disclose the presence of GMOs on the labels of all its US products that contain them.

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New Dietary Guidelines released

The recommendations urge Americans to watch the added sugar, keeping it under 10 percent of daily calories.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2016

Eating lean meat is OK, and Americans do not have to cut back on eggs and sodium.

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Obama signs Omnibus Appropriations bill into law

GMO labeling was left out while a repeal of COOL requirements made it in

Jeremy Gerrard

December 28, 2015

The federal spending bill will fund the government through 2016.

Cargill Invests in its Cocoa Supply Chain

Going for Gold(fish): Inside The Campbell’s Company’s $160M Cracker Plant Expansion

Ferrero to Acquire WK Kellogg Co for $3.1B

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