Sustainability

USDA Approves Low Carbon Beef as a Process Verified Program Service Provider

The certification program enables beef farmers and ranchers to earn premiums by reducing carbon emissions and to differentiate and market beef raised with reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

December 8, 2021

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Sustainability

Food Makers Continue to Make Sustainability a Priority

As the world approaches two years of battling the corona virus, and the resulting supply chain crisis, food and beverage manufacturers like Mars, Grupo Bimbo, and others remain focused their sustainability goals.

December 3, 2021

Sustainability

Kraft Mac and Cheese Modernization

Completed on time during the height of the pandemic, a multi-line expansion project for Kraft Heinz’s macaroni and cheese product increased production output without disrupting the Wausau plant’s existing production schedule.

November 30, 2021

Sustainability

Del Monte Foods Helps Lead Upcycled Food Movement

The company has re-directed 600,000 lb of surplus green beans, the food industry’s first canned vegetable product to be Upcycled Certified, nourishing people while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

November 24, 2021

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Conagra Brands Recognizes 10 Facilities as 2021 Zero Waste Champions

The honored U.S. and Canadian frozen, snacks, international, and grocery manufacturing facilities diverted more than 95% of materials from landfill through innovative recycling and waste reduction measures.

November 17, 2021

Sustainability

Meat Institute Announces New Climate Targets

The group has released new targets, alongside its sustainability framework launched through the Protein PACT for the People, Animals, and Climate of Tomorrow.

November 11, 2021

Sustainability

Unilever Tea Division Targets Net Zero Emissions by 2030

Ekaterra, the tea division of Unilever, has announced its plans to become climate and nature positive, while working to make the entire tea industry more sustainable for the planet and people.

November 9, 2021

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Mars Bars Sold in U.K., Ireland, and Canada to Be Certified as Carbon Neutral by 2023

The carbon neutral pledge was made less than a month after the company announced its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its full value chain by 2050.

November 8, 2021

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Grupo Bimbo Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

The company has launched a new sustainability platform, which will include reforestation and carbon sequestration measures that will be aligned with its regenerative agriculture initiative.

November 4, 2021

Sustainability

McCormick Receives HRH Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta Seal

McCormick is one of only 44 companies worldwide to be awarded the inaugural 2021 seal that recognizes private sector companies for their sustainability efforts.

November 3, 2021

Sustainability

Mondelēz International Commits to 2050 Net Zero Emissions Target

The company will take an end-to-end approach in its aim to reach its net zero emissions target by focusing efforts across key areas and delivering against its existing goals and targets.

November 1, 2021

Sustainability

Knorr to Launch 50 Regenerative Agriculture Projects

The worldwide project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water use of key ingredients by approximately 30% while improving biodiversity, soil health, and livelihoods.

October 29, 2021

Sustainability

Fords’ Closures Meet Sustainable Packaging Demands

The foil closures can be sealed to other sustainable materials, offer product protection, and meet consumer expectations for sustainable solutions.

October 27, 2021