Food & Beverage

'A Really Big Deal': New York City's Fossil Fuel Divestment Could Spur Global Shift

January 15, 2018

New York City’s decision to sever ties with its fossil fuel investments is set to prove a catalyst to other cities in the face of the Trump administration’s staunch support for coal, oil and gas interests, according to several leading economists.

Lettuce Suppliers Hit by Deadly E. Coli Outbreak

January 12, 2018

Supply Management

Restaurants and supermarkets across the U.S. and Canada have suspended the use of romaine lettuce amid an ongoing investigation into a widespread outbreak of E.coli.

Who's Picking Your Food? A Record Number of Foreign Laborers

January 11, 2018

Los Angeles Times

Recruiters in California's wine country have been known to drive two hours to Stockton to find farmworkers.

Coca-Cola to Sell Smaller Bottles at Higher Prices in Response to Sugar Tax

January 11, 2018

The Guardian

Coca-Cola is to use smaller bottles and sell at higher prices rather than alter its famous sugar-laden secret recipe, while Irn-Bru faces a growing consumer backlash over fears a new lower sugar version will ruin Scotland’s national soft drink.

Toyota's Vision for Self-Driving Includes Amazon Collaboration

January 11, 2018

Forbes

In the fast-moving race to perfect autonomous driving, Toyota has taken a low-key, measured pace up to now. But the automotive giant is shaking things up with plans for robotic van-like pods and the creation of a mobility service platform for shared rides and e-commerce.

Chocolate Could Run Out in 30 Years, Government Agency Warns

January 10, 2018

Supply Management

Chocolate could run out by 2050 because the crop used to make the confectionary will be harder to grow in a warming climate, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Growth Rate of Bioplastics Could Erode Demand for Oil, Research Shows

January 9, 2018

Environmental Leader

The use of bioplastics — made from plants instead of fossil fuels — is expected to grow by at least 50 percent in the next five years, according to the European Bioplastics Association.

How Shippers Can Beat the Tech Jitters and Choose a Winning Supply-Chain Partner

January 8, 2018

Transfix

McDonald’s Swaps Frozen Patties for Fresh Beef

January 8, 2018

Supply Management

McDonald’s has announced it will start using fresh beef patties instead of frozen ones in its quarter pounder burgers across the U.S. by the middle of the year in an attempt to lure back customers.

Are You Eating Sustainable Fish? Blockchain May Provide the Answer

January 8, 2018

Fortune

Eco-conscious diners can rely on restaurants to tell them their fish comes from a sustainable source, but it can be hard to know for sure.

Food & Beverage

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