According to a new Beef Eco-Report: Pound-for-pound, beef produced with grains and growth hormones produces 40% less greenhouse gas emissions and saves two-thirds more land for nature compared to organic grass-fed beef. 28 Nov 2007
Farming fish under controlled conditions is the only way to meet future global demand, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). 20 Nov 2007
Maersk Line has announced the implementation of QUEST which aims to significantly reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions of its refrigerated containers (reefers). 8 Nov 2007
Emerging farmers in KwaZulu-Natal are gearing up to market and promote their products at this year's Market Day. 7 Nov 2007
The 29th Anuga Trade Fair in Cologne, Germany was held from 10-14 October 2007 and saw 163000 trade visitors attending from 175 countries and 6607 companies from 95 countries around the world, exhibiting their products and services. 7 Nov 2007
Consol Glass (Pty) Limited, the largest glass manufacturer in South Africa, has announced further plans to increase capacity, with an investment in a new greenfield glass factory valued at R1.4-billion in the pipeline. 2 Nov 2007
The small scale fisheries industry, which has been neglected in the past, will now benefit from a R100 million Marine Aquaculture investment project. 2 Nov 2007
Customer relations are critical to successful supply chain management (SCM). Who are the customers to the SCM organisation? They include logistics, manufacturing, sales, services, users, senior management, shareholders - practically anyone who may be touched by the supply chain, including those internal and, to a great degree, external to the organisation. 26 Oct 2007
Intradeco Apparel, Inc. now offers textile products produced of 100% organic cotton through Inmobiliaria Apopa, ostensibly the only CAFTA certified organic cotton producer in the region. 23 Oct 2007
The Western Cape has generated almost R9.5 billion of the R49.7 billion earned by large scale farming units in 2005/06, making it the biggest contributor to agriculture in South Africa. 19 Oct 2007
A veritable 'who's who' of international representatives from throughout the organic fibre supply chain will participate in Organic Exchange's 5th Annual Conference 'Sustainable Innovation: Cultivating Growth and Prosperity through Collaboration', which takes place in California, USA, from 31 October - 2 November 2007. 11 Oct 2007
The Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market (JFPM) is to implement Radical, DVT's Proudly South Africa CRM software. The system will enable JFPM to improve its focus on customer services on an ongoing basis. 11 Oct 2007
ManufacturingHub.co.za has commenced development of the first-ever Manufacturing.co.za – SA Manufacturing Assessed Report. The report will be released on 7 November 2007. 5 Oct 2007
USA - Arysta LifeScience North America Corporation has announced the registration of ADIOS cotton defoliant for use in California. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation accepted for registration ADIOS cotton defoliant on 1 August 2007. 5 Oct 2007
South African company Douglasdale Dairy, has conceptualised a software program that is claimed will revolutionise processing and distribution businesses – in a variety of sectors. 4 Oct 2007
Kinaxis, provider of Response Management solutions offering supply chain visibility and coordinated response to change for manufacturing and fulfillment organisations, recently participated in a podcast interview with Stephen Hochman, research director at AMR Research, in view of his May 2007 report entitled "Response Management: Next Wave of Supply Chain Innovation?" 3 Oct 2007
NEW YORK, USA - On Tuesday, 16 October 2007, buyers will have the chance to preview some of the industry's leading international Korean designers as their fashion collections make their New York debut at the 'Fashion Market Day', from 9am - 5pm, in Manhattan's exclusive 3 West Club Penthouse. 1 Oct 2007
The amount of organic cotton produced globally increased 53% from 2005/06 to 2006/07, according to a new report from California-based Organic Exchange. According to the Organic Exchange Organic Farm and Fiber Report 2007, 57,931 metric tons (MT), or 265,517 bales, were produced in 24 countries on all arable continents. 28 Sep 2007
Treasurers have the opportunity to bring a greater level of structure and financial discipline to all areas of an organization. As globalization increases, technology advances and the number of suppliers and vendors available to an organization proliferate, the foresight to take a broader view of working capital management can become a competitive advantage. 28 Sep 2007
USA - Nutrition, food safety and ingredient quality are most important to moms when taking their families to fast-food restaurants. In addition to feeling that the industry should provide more information on the food they serve, moms are also looking for more fruit and vegetable choices while on the go due to their families' busy schedules. To help address these and other questions, McDonald's is opening its doors to the Moms' Quality Correspondents, offering them an unprecedented look at the company's produce and supply chain. 19 Sep 2007
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