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Nestlé Opens $144 Million Purina Petcare Factory in Thailand

The location offers easy access to high-quality raw materials and is logistically convenient to supply products to international markets, especially the ASEAN region.

Danone North America Announces Zero Waste to Landfill 2025 Goal

Fifteen percent of the company’s North American manufacturing facilities have already achieved Zero Waste to Landfill, up from 4.8% of Danone North America’s waste being sent to landfills in 2020.

Mars Pet Nutrition Europe Using Sustainable Fish in 100% of Products

The milestone is a part of Mars Petcare’s sustainability goal, which includes procuring 100% sustainably sourced fish globally, according to its corporate guidelines.

At Smithfield Foods’ Milan, Mo. facility, the switch from cardboard to reusable plastic combos is expected to save $1.3 over the next five years. Photo courtesy of Smithfield Foods.

Smithfield Foods’ Switch to Plastic Combos Is an Environmental Winner

The project included reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water and energy usage, global warming, and landfill, and it is honored by a Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Award from ProFood World.

McCain Announces New Farm of the Future in Africa

The site will focus on innovation in agriculture, including testing cutting-edge technology, to help the business more effectively tackle the impacts of climate change.

Conagra Brands Celebrates Employee-led Sustainability Initiatives

The company has recognized employees from across the organization through the presentation of its annual Sustainable Development Awards.

Smithfield Foods Releases 2021 Sustainability Impact Report

In the report, the company commemorates 20 years of sustainability leadership, outlining its progress in achieving its ongoing sustainability goals and initiatives.

Pom Wonderful Solar

Pom Wonderful Transitioning to 100% Recycled Plastic, Renewable Energy

The company is committing to a sustainable future with a transition to 100% recycled plastic bottles and shifting more than 90% of its electricity needs to renewable energy.

KIND Announces Bee-friendly Almond Sourcing Commitment Progress

To commemorate its achievements, KIND will be hosting the first-ever virtual Bee Day Bash, in collaboration with TikTok, in honor of World Bee Day (May 20).

Hostess Brands Releases 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

The report details the company’s responsibility successes, in areas such as sustainability, over the past year, and describes its plans for the future.

Newtec 2008 Pcm Mini Weigher

Newtec Mini Weigher Addresses Needs of Fresh-produce, Ready-to-Eat Industries

Provides accurate, high-speed services

Nomad Foods Releases Annual ‘Eating for the Planet’ Report

The report focuses on the impact the business had on the environment from January to December 2021, and highlights new milestones for the company’s sustainability strategy.

Hormel Foods Completes Solar Energy Project in Minnesota

Wind and solar projects, such as the one in Minnesota, are helping the company meet its 20 By 30 Challenge renewable energy goal of matching 100% of its global energy use with renewable sourcing.

Campbell Sets Science-based Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets

The company has issued its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report, which includes the new environmental targets as part of Campbell’s overall environmental, social, and governance strategy.

Tyson Foods Plants Receive NAMI Environmental Recognition Awards

The company achieved the accolades due to its dedication to continuous environmental improvement, as witnessed by the development and implementation of environmental management systems.

Conagra Brands Issues Fiscal 2021 Citizenship Report

The report highlights Conagra’s progress on key environmental, social, and governance data, as well as the actions the company has taken to support the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Kerry Rome, Ga Facility

Kerry Group Opens Expanded Food Manufacturing Facility in Georgia

The site more than doubles the company’s capacity in Rome, Ga., and helps ensure Kerry can continually work and co-create with its customers to respond to changing consumer demands.

Land O’Lakes Sustainability Business CO2 Removal Project Selected by Microsoft

Truterra, the sustainability business and subsidiary of Land O’Lakes, will be working with its agricultural retailer network and its farmer-customers to generate carbon assets for sale to Microsoft.

Nestlé Investing $675 Million to Build Beverage Factory

The new Glendale, Ariz., facility will strengthen Nestlé’s market position and enhance its manufacturing capabilities to meet increased consumer demand for its products.

Hostess Brands Adding New Bakery in Arkansas

The company is investing $120 million to $140 million to convert a 330,000-sq-ft idled factory Arkadelphia, Ark., to a state-of-the-art facility to meet increased consumer demand.

Yili Facility China’s Food Industry First Zero-carbon Factory

As China’s first dairy producer publicly committed to becoming carbon neutral, Yili is accelerating the pace of its green development, energy-saving, and carbon-reduction efforts.

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