http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/fresh-produce-handling-distributing/Testa-Produce-trucks-get-greener-235761711.html
[Trucks get greener by stopping use of biodiesel and switching to CNG?
I'm just posting it, doesn't mean I understand the alleged logic.]
Testa Produce trucks get greener
12/13/2013 12:15:00 PM
Tom Karst
Increasing its commitment to sustainability, Testa Produce Inc. has
added to its green transportation fleet and created a way for
Chicago-area customers buy local produce.
Angela Bader, marketing coordinator for Testa Produce, said the firm has
added 10 trucks that use compressed natural gas to its fleet.
The compressed natural gas trucks replace Testa’s biodiesel fleet and
lower its carbon footprint. The addition helps bring the company closer
to its goal of zero dependence on foreign oil within five years,
according to a news release from the company.
The 24-foot refrigerated trucks are quieter, produce fewer emissions and
require less maintenance than diesel-biodiesel trucks with no loss of
power or mileage, according to the release.
Local aggregate program
In other news, Bader said Testa has integrated FarmLogix local aggregate
program into the ordering process. FarmLogix, uses proprietary
technology to connect local farms with schools, hotels, restaurants, and
other institutions, according to the company website.
“The (FarmLogix) program allows customers to sign on to the website
directly and select produce from over 100 local farms,” Bader said.
“They have the ability to select the farm and product and have it
delivered with their Testa Produce order.”
The feature makes it easier for customers to meet their local needs in a
one-stop-shop kind of scenario, Bader said.
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