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U.S. Sustainability Alliance Featured at SIAL Canada 2016

The USSA was the featured booth at SIAL Canada when U.S. Ambassador Bruce Hayman cut the ribbon to officially open the USA Pavilion on Wednesday April 13 in Montreal.

U.S. Sustainability Alliance joins SIAL Canada with the U.S. as the Country of Honor

The food show will bring together 850 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors from more than 60 other countries, with distinction to the USA Pavilion and its new and innovative products.

Opportunities Abound for U.S. Food Exporters

U.S. food and beverages will be featured at Canada’s largest food exhibition, SIAL Canada, which opens its doors next week in Montreal to more than 15,000 visitors from 60 countries.

Record Growth of U.S. Organic Food Producers

There are now 21,781 certified organic food operations in the United States - a 300% increase since 2002.

Innovation in Agriculture Could Help Solve Global Food Crisis

The long-term challenges of sustainable agriculture in the EU should be met jointly to ensure support for technological innovation, a regulatory framework that is risk-based, underpinned by scientific evidence, continuity of basic and applied research and the development of agri-related skills.

Brussels Conference Continues Amid Chaos to Discuss Global Agriculture’s Sustainability Problem

The global agriculture model needs to be reformed to find a better balance between food production and environmental management, an international conference has heard.

OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains

It covers agricultural upstream and downstream sectors from input supply to production, post-harvest handling, processing, transportation, marketing, distribution and retailing.

USDA Announces $260 Million for Regional Conservation Partnership Program

This will improve the nation's water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability.

U.S. Wheat Sustainability is In the Details

When it comes to analyzing the sustainability of agricultural crops there is a tendency to apply generalized metrics or standards to a wide swath of scenarios.

Sustainable U.S. Soy Approved By European Feed Federation

FEFAC’s soy sourcing guidelines seek to facilitate mainstream market supply for soy, which is produced in accordance with baseline environmental and social criteria.

EU Debate: More Sustainable Food Systems

This reflects ongoing concerns among EU citizens about the multiple environmental, economic and social impacts of food production and consumption, and related public health and nutrition challenges.

Study: Negative Impact on the Environment and Food Prices if GMOs Banned

A significant increase in GHG emissions and a major loss of forest and pasture land would be some of the results if GMOs were banned in the U.S.