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Food waste

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Green Living

Save Money, Help the Planet: 5 Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste

October 4, 2022October 3, 2022 - by Alec Robson

Did you know that about 1/3 of the food produced for human consumption every year is wasted? That’s approximately 1.3 billion tons of food! And while this may not seem …

Save Money, Help the Planet: 5 Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste Read More

Sharing Excess
Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf visit Sharing Excess in Philadelphia

July 30, 2022July 30, 2022 - by MyChesCo

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Tom Wolf, First Lady Frances Wolf, and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Friday visited Sharing Excess, a food rescue organization, to highlight innovative food security efforts …

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AgroFresh Solutions
Regional

AgroFresh Announces Implementation of FreshCloud Quality Inspection

February 26, 2022February 25, 2022 - by MyChesCo

PHILADELPHIA, PA — AgroFresh Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: AGFS) this week announced that Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit to international markets, will utilize FreshCloud at its Westfalia …

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Pennsylvania

$11.4 Million Awarded for Cold Storage Infrastructure at Food Banks

December 11, 2021December 10, 2021 - by MyChesCo

READING, PA — First Lady Frances Wolf joined members of the General Assembly and representatives from the charitable food network on Thursday at Mary’s Shelter in Reading to announce an …

$11.4 Million Awarded for Cold Storage Infrastructure at Food Banks Read More
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding
Pennsylvania

Secretary of Agriculture Highlights Increased Support for PA Farmers Contributions

August 27, 2021August 26, 2021 - by MyChesCo

MECHANICSVILLE, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding this week joined volunteers at Carversville Farm Foundation in Bucks County to harvest produce for the charitable food system.

Secretary of Agriculture Highlights Increased Support for PA Farmers Contributions Read More

leafy vegtibles
National

USDA Hosts Roundtable on Food Waste Solutions in the U.S. and Abroad

August 12, 2021August 11, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a virtual roundtable on September 15 (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT) titled Exploring Food Waste Solutions: Success Stories …

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Russell Redding
Pennsylvania

Agriculture Secretary: State Budget Boosts Farm Income, Food Security for At-Risk Families

July 11, 2021July 10, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is thanking Governor Wolf and the General Assembly for making food security a priority, boosting farm income and putting fresh, local foods on …

Agriculture Secretary: State Budget Boosts Farm Income, Food Security for At-Risk Families Read More

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
National / Social Issues

USDA Launches 2021 Feds Feed Families Nationwide Food Drive

June 3, 2021June 2, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently kicked off the 12th annual government-wide Feds Feed Families (FFF) campaign, which encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies …

USDA Launches 2021 Feds Feed Families Nationwide Food Drive Read More
Going Green: 5 Tips to Create an Eco-Friendly Home
Special Feature

Going Green: 5 Tips to Create an Eco-Friendly Home

May 16, 2021May 12, 2021 - by BPT

With sustainable practices top of mind and a revived shift toward conscious consumption, Americans everywhere are seeking ways to lead a more sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle. From saving water to reducing …

Going Green: 5 Tips to Create an Eco-Friendly Home Read More
vegetables
Pennsylvania

Commonwealth Highlights 20 Million-Pound Milestone for State’s Agricultural Surplus System

April 26, 2021April 24, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced that the state’s program that rescues surplus agricultural products from waste and redirects it to the charitable food system, the Pennsylvania …

Commonwealth Highlights 20 Million-Pound Milestone for State’s Agricultural Surplus System Read More

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