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Sunday, August 1, 2010

Grocery chain installs solar panels at 8 stores
Stop & Shop's ultimate goal is to cut carbon footprint by 20%

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company said Thursday it completed the installation of solar panels on eight of its stores in three states as part of a goal to reduce its carbon footprint by 20 percent by 2015.

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West Coast black cod fishery certified as sustainable
Product from the 5-million-pound catch can bear the MSC eco-label

The Canadian sablefish, or black cod, fishery operating off the coast of British Columbia has been certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).

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Inside the Industry

The Future of Sustainable Food?

Organic Valley hopes pasture rule ushers in 'era of cooperation' for industry
CEO Siemon says farmers 'bore brunt' of industry infighting

Organic Valley, America’s largest cooperative of organic farmers and one of the nation’s leading organic brands, said it hopes the new organic pasture standards will usher in a more cooperative environment among those within the trade.

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Burrito chain warns of sustainable, naturally raised ingredient suppliers exiting industry
Naturally raised chicken supplier suspends production

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. said many large suppliers of naturally raised and sustainably grown ingredients, including meats and produce, are exiting the business given the costs associated with those farming practices and decreased consumer demand thanks to the weak economy.

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	Chicken producers debate 'natural' label

	Organic tea crafter approved to carry Jane Goodall brand on product

	CEO of organic, ethically traded chocolate maker steps down

	Organic alfalfa sprouts recall expands

	Law firm launches class action suit against biotech giant

	Supply deal to spur domestic production of 'natural' sweetener

	U.S. House bill seeks to eradicate E. coli

	Organic whole foods supplier expands line

	Peaches, plums may help fight breast cancer, says study

	EPA rejects claims of flawed climate science

	G8's $20 bil' promise to alleviate hunger rings hollow, says report

	Grass-fed beef producer offers consumers bulk program to foster 'sense of community'

	Organic, natural foods retailer lays off third of facility's workforce

	Chemical BPA found on cash register receipts at Whole Foods, Wal-Mart

	Organic, natural soda maker teams up with Google in campaign

	USDA: Mushrooms may promote immune function

	Wash. farm group surrenders organic certification in protest

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