Sustainability

Conagra Brands Cuts Water Usage for Its Cherry Fresh Pack Product

The company receives third place in program category of ProFood World's Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards.

September 8, 2021

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Sustainability

Smucker Releases 2021 Corporate Impact Report

The document announces new environmental impact goals and reiterates the company’s commitment to positively influence the issues challenging people and pets.

September 8, 2021

Sustainability

Supplier/Processor Collaboration Results in Sustainable Packaging Success

A partnership between Liffey Meats and Graphic Packaging International supplies 2 million PaperSeal tray units annually to Lidl that feature a barrier-lined paperboard alternative to traditional plastic vacuum skin packaging.

September 8, 2021

Sustainability

Air Knife Project, Ham Net Packaging Cost Reduction Win Awards

Smithfield’s Kinston, N.C. facility uses less compressed air and benefits from a lower cost per foot of netting, decreasing the amount of packaging waste to be hauled.

September 7, 2021

Sustainability

PepsiCo to Develop Its Largest and Most Sustainable Plant in Europe

The snacks plant will provide extra capacity to respond to the rapid growth in the company’s foods portfolio, including brands such as Lay’s fried and Oven Baked chips, and Doritos corn chips.

August 30, 2021

Sustainability

Conagra Brands’ Waterloo Facility Pursues Zero Waste Recycling

Company receives a ProFood World Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Award for second place in the program category.

August 23, 2021

Sustainability

Conagra Brands Earns Second Place in SEMA's Program Category

Conagra Brands succeeds with compressed air, steam, and vacuum leak reduction project, which ties for a position in ProFood World's Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards.

August 19, 2021

Sustainability

PepsiCo Announces “Net Water Positive” Commitment

The company has pledged to replenish more than 100% of the water it uses in high-risk areas by 2030, while the PepsiCo Foundation expands its Safe Water Access Program.

August 18, 2021

Industry News

JBS USA Announces New Global Sustainability Targets, Shares 2020 Accomplishments

JBS USA's 2020 Sustainability Report details the company’s sustainability actions across its global operations in North America, the U.K., Continental Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

August 17, 2021

Sustainability

The Global Stand Against Food Waste

As the world strives to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, Great Britain releases news of astounding progress.

August 17, 2021

Sustainability

McCormick Advances Sustainability Standard for Suppliers Around the World

Through a first-of-its-kind standard for the herbs and spices industry, McCormick is advancing its efforts to sustainably source ingredients while driving farmer resilience, women’s empowerment, and an ethical supply chain.

August 16, 2021

Sustainability

One Year After Launch, Dole Reports on Its Promise of Sunshine for All

The new report details Dole’s sustainability actions over the past year, as well as what will continue the company’s drive toward achieving the ambitious goals set forth in The Dole Promise.

August 12, 2021

Sustainability

Smithfield and RAE Complete Renewable Natural Gas Technology Installation

The largest renewable natural gas project of its kind implements manure-to-energy technology on nearly all of Smithfield’s Northern Missouri hog finishing farms.

August 11, 2021