Sustainability

Conagra Brands Celebrates Employee-led Sustainable Development Awards Program

Employee sustainability initiatives decrease the company’s carbon footprint, conserve water, reduce waste, and minimize material waste, generating nearly $25 million in company savings.

June 3, 2021

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Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

MWC Creates a Cheese and Whey Recipe for Success

Intellectual property, proven equipment and technology, operational readiness, a seasoned workforce, and the perfect partnerships provide a winning combination to launch MWC’s greenfield dairy facility.

June 1, 2021

Sustainability

Mondelēz International Releases ‘Snacking Made Right’ Report

The report reveals how the company’s differentiated approach creates long-term value for business, and helps drive global progress toward its ambitious 2025 targets.

May 20, 2021

Sustainability

Candy Company Furthers Sustainability Efforts with HVAC and Lighting Upgrades

MnTAP internship results in solutions to reduce energy consumption, updating the 62-year-old facility.

May 17, 2021

Industry News

In the News May 2021 Edition | Food Insecurity and Restaurant Consumer Trends Shift

Take Five Video: Consumers increase food spending and return to in-restaurant dining, but food insecurity caused by the pandemic continues. Beyond Meat enters China market, while General Mills and Smithfield continue to enhance their sustainability goals.

May 7, 2021

Sustainability

Leading Food Companies to Receive Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PMMI Media Group

ProFood World is set to honor Conagra Brands, Smithfield Foods, B&G Foods, Liffey Meats, and Graphic Packaging International for outstanding sustainability achievements.

May 6, 2021

Sustainability

General Mills Releases Global Responsibility Report

Major achievements include sustainably sourcing 100% of its top 10 ingredients and promoting advanced regenerative agriculture on farmland.

April 27, 2021

Sustainability

Smithfield Foods to Reappraise Its Entire U.S. Water Supply Footprint

The company is set to increase its sustainability efforts, utilizing comprehensive watershed analysis that will inform updates to water-use policies and performance targets.

April 24, 2021

Sustainability

Hershey Announces New Renewable Energy Agreements

The partnerships will fund a solar farm in Camden, N.C. and help fund a solar project in Denton, Texas as Hershey moves its operations toward the use of clean, renewable energy.

April 20, 2021

Sustainability

Mars Launches Coalition to Mobilize Suppliers and Accelerate Climate Action

The new Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition coalition aims to drive industrywide action through global supply chains.

April 15, 2021

Sustainability

Heineken Sets Goals to Decarbonize Its Production and Full Value Chain

The move is the first in a series of refreshed Brew a Better World ambitions, which form a part of the company’s new EverGreen balanced growth strategy.

April 14, 2021

Sustainability

Bimbo to Offset 100% of Electricity Consumption for Canadian Operations

Two 15-year agreements with Renewable Energy Systems will support the commercial development of renewable energy projects in southern Alberta.

April 13, 2021

IIoT

Facilities Optimize Cost-Saving Sustainability With MnTAP | Digital Innovation Production Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

On this "Take Five" episode, editor Aaron Hand tackles how COVID-19 accelerated food and beverage producers digital transformation journeys. Melissa Griffen covers how an intern program's sustainable solutions drove cost saving for Minnesota companies.

April 9, 2021