Industry News

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.

March 9, 2022

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Industry News

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.

March 7, 2022

Sustainability

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.

March 3, 2022

Industry News

Lori Gobris Joins Michelman as Global Marketing Manager for Circular Economy

Michelman Inc.

She will be responsible for Michelman's global market strategy and programs that enable sustainable packaging solutions for the Circular Economy within its Printing & Packaging business segment.

February 22, 2022

Sustainability

Nestlé Opening New Research Institute

The work at the institute will strengthen Nestlé’s agricultural science expertise to help it achieve net zero and find ways to transition to a regenerative food system.

February 21, 2022

Sustainability

3 Food Producers Named as U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions

Danone North America, Smithfield Foods, and Tyson Foods have achieved the honor by committing to food loss and waste reduction activities that will reduce food loss and waste by 50% by 2030.

February 18, 2022

Sustainability

Coca-Cola Aims for Global 25% Reusable Packaging

By offering sustainable packaging types and accelerating the use of reusable packaging, the company will help protect the environment, while providing added value for consumers and customers.

February 15, 2022

Sustainability

Bel Group Announces New Carbon Reduction Commitment

Committed to a profitable and responsible business model, the group is entering a new stage in its transformation, where carbon reduction is a driver of its financial and extra-financial performance.

February 11, 2022

Sustainability

Bacardi to Halve Greenhouse Gas Emissions at Puerto Rico Facility

The 50% reduction is a part of the company’s corporate responsibility program that includes a variety of goals, which Bacardi is committed to achieving globally by 2025.

February 9, 2022

Sustainability

Upcycled Certified Goods Projected to Reduce Food Waste by Millions of Pounds

Launched seven months ago, Upcycled Certified, the first-ever certification for upcycled products and ingredients, is already exceeding its anticipated numbers, reflecting consumer interest in sustainability and more eco-conscious food brands.

February 8, 2022

Sustainability

Nestlé Implementing Plan to Incentivize Regenerative Agriculture Practices

The innovative plan also will help achieve full traceability in cocoa production, increase farmer income, and tackle child labor risks to produce a tangible, positive impact on cocoa-farming families, especially in areas where poverty widespread.

February 7, 2022

Sustainability

Danone North America Exceeds 2022 Soil Health Initiative Goal

In the past four years, the comprehensive dairy industry program has prevented more than 337,000 tons of soil from erosion and reduced nearly 119,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

January 28, 2022

Sustainability

Bimbo Bakeries USA Joins EPA’s Green Power Partnership

The company, ranked 41st on the EPA’s National Top 100 List of Largest Green Power Users, continues to make strides in energy conservation.

January 27, 2022