Sustainability

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.

May 27, 2022

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Sustainability

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.

May 24, 2022

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Barry Callebaut, Sargento, Bel Group, Maple Leaf and More in the Headlines

The latest food company news about plant openings, acquisitions, and staff changes proves the industry is continuing its quest for operational excellence.

May 20, 2022

Sustainability

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).

May 19, 2022

Sustainability

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.

May 18, 2022

Sustainability

Maple Leaf Foods Releases 2021 Sustainability Report

The world’s first major carbon neutral food company discloses strides made last year as it continues to moves closer to achieving its 2025 sustainability goals.

May 13, 2022

Sustainability

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.

May 10, 2022

Sustainability

From Cheese Expo: Sustainability, Supply Chain, Export Markets Key Topics Among Dairy Producers

Given current supply chain obstacles, it has been difficult getting products to consumers around the world. But the fact remains that U.S. dairy producers have great opportunities and need to drive the sustainability and food safety narrative.

May 9, 2022

Sustainability

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.

April 26, 2022

Industry News

AquaBounty Building 10,000 Metric Ton Land-based Salmon Farm

The new Atlantic salmon farm will generate a lower carbon footprint compared to flying in salmon produced overseas, ease pressure on wild salmon stocks, and use natural resources responsibly and sustainably.

April 25, 2022

Sustainability

Lactalis Canada Recognizes Earth Day With New Innovation Program

The NEXT Ventures program will empower employees and leverage internal crowdsourcing to explore ideas and bring to market new products, processes, technologies, or business models focused on waste reduction.

April 22, 2022

Sustainability

Frito-Lay Debuts Electric Fleet Pilot Program

The fleet of 40 Ford eTransit trucks will deliver locally in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, reducing Frito-Lay’s annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as part of the company’s commitment to create a positive value chain.

April 20, 2022

Industry News

Tyson Foods Building New Facility in Alabama

The new rendering facility will service many of Alabama’s poultry processors and others in neighboring states, helping to reduce waste by breaking down and cooking parts of the chicken people don’t eat into usable proteins and fats.

April 19, 2022