Sustainability

Smithfield Foods Earns Silver LEED Certification

The certification of the company’s Maryland distribution center exemplifies Smithfield’s commitment to implementing sustainable best practices throughout its operations.

February 6, 2021

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Sustainability

Yeast Processor Decreases Phosphorous and Cooling Water Usage

Internship program helps company pursue greener yeast production, saving on water consumption and reducing phosphorous discharge.

February 3, 2021

Sustainability

Bimbo Bakeries USA Facilities Earn EPA’s ENERGY STAR Certification

The achievement demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to environmental stewardship while also lowering energy costs.

February 1, 2021

Sustainability

Barrier Material Keeps Food Fresher Longer for Increased Product Shelf Life

Placon

Helps create closed-loop PET recycling streams

January 28, 2021

Sustainability

Hormel Foods to Match 100% of Its Global Energy Use With Renewable Sourcing

The company’s new environmental goals are part of its 20 By 30 Challenge—its commitment to achieve 20 corporate responsibility goals by 2030.

January 28, 2021

Sustainability

Snack Food Company to Minimize Water Consumption

MnTAP internship results in recycled water systems replacing fresh water consumption.

January 27, 2021

Food Safety

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) Receives Food Safety Leadership Award

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recognizes the accomplishments of the DFA food safety and quality assurance team.

January 26, 2021

Sustainability

McCormick Ranked World’s 6th Most Sustainable Corporation

Company advances 16 spots and achieves its highest ranking to date five years after its debut on the prestigious list.

January 22, 2021

Sustainability

MnTAP Identifies Sustainability Improvements for August Schell Brewing Co.

Intern program provides brewery with solutions to reduce wastewater and improve recycling efforts.

January 18, 2021

Sustainability

Food Processing Sustainability Practices

How food processors are tackling sustainable operations. Watch this six-minute video with Bill Gill at Smithfield Foods as he chats with Joyce Fassl of ProFood World about Smithfield's 20-year, award-winning journey to sustainability.

January 13, 2021

Sustainability

PepsiCo Pledges Net-Zero Emissions by 2040

The company is moving to build a more resilient, sustainable food system, while reducing its absolute GHG emissions worldwide.

January 13, 2021

Food Safety

The Food Safety Modernization Act: Today and Tomorrow

A recent article by Frank Yiannas, FDA deputy commissioner for food policy and response, provides insights on the agency’s progress and what happens next.

January 7, 2021

Sustainability

MnTAP Provides Sustainable and Cost-saving Solutions

The intern program teams with Minnesota companies to reduce their environmental footprints.

January 7, 2021