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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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Organics recycling” means any process in which organic materials are collected, separated, or processed and returned to the marketplace in the form of raw materials or products, and includes anaerobic digestion and composting. In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. Septic Systems.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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As one of the largest segments of Agribusiness, the food processing industry interacts with farmers, livestock growers, distributors and consumers to convert fresh ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, grains, meats and dairy products into finished goods. One-Off Production is when one product is made.

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The Process of Food

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As one of the largest segments of Agribusiness, the food processing industry interacts with farmers, livestock growers, distributors and consumers to convert fresh ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, grains, meats and dairy products into finished goods. One-Off Production is when one product is made.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Consumers want more variety and niche products, forcing large companies to begin building their portfolios around smaller brands. Chicago, our third-ranked city for Food Processing Employment Leaders, has long been a center for the conversion of raw farm products into edible goods. million investment. NAFTA Foods & Packaging Inc.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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The technologies produced at the lab will be used to make everything from consumer products to heavy machinery to equipment for the military. Method, a maker of personal care products, has broken ground in Chicago for its first U.S be found in more than 40,000 retail locations throughout North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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Indiana’s easy access and unmatched road, rail and waterway connectivity make the state a logistics hub and prime location for distribution centers, which need to get products to every corner of the nation quickly and efficiently. Moving Ruston Forward will fund over 20 water, sewer and street projects. In fact, Indiana ranks No.1

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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The plant will double production and assemble two 787 Dreamliners per month, said Jack Jones, the vice president and general manager of Boeing South Carolina. The 53,000-square-foot location will allow Advanta to streamline manufacturing processes and expand its product line. The project will create 2,000 new jobs over eight years.