Sustainability

Smithfield Foods’ Switch to Plastic Combos Is an Environmental Winner

The project included reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water and energy usage, global warming, and landfill, and it is honored by a Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Award from ProFood World.

June 10, 2022

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Sustainability

McCain Announces New Farm of the Future in Africa

The site will focus on innovation in agriculture, including testing cutting-edge technology, to help the business more effectively tackle the impacts of climate change.

June 9, 2022

Sustainability

Conagra Brands Celebrates Employee-led Sustainability Initiatives

The company has recognized employees from across the organization through the presentation of its annual Sustainable Development Awards.

June 7, 2022

Regulatory

FDA to Reconsider Safety of BPA in Food Packaging

The action is being taken in response to a petition from the Environmental Defense Fund and others, as well as a new study on the effects of BPA on children.

June 6, 2022

Regulatory

Senator Edward J. Markey Introduces Legislation to Improve Food Safety

The legislation calls for stricter regulation of Generally Recognized as Safe substances and the creation of a new FDA office to assess safety of chemicals in America’s food supply.

June 1, 2022

Industry News

FDA Efforts to Result in Millions of Additional Bottles of Infant Formula

Recent steps the FDA has taken will increase the U.S. supply, leading to more infant formula on U.S. store shelves in the coming weeks and months.

May 31, 2022

Sustainability

Smithfield Foods Releases 2021 Sustainability Impact Report

In the report, the company commemorates 20 years of sustainability leadership, outlining its progress in achieving its ongoing sustainability goals and initiatives.

May 27, 2022

Sustainability

Pom Wonderful Transitioning to 100% Recycled Plastic, Renewable Energy

The company is committing to a sustainable future with a transition to 100% recycled plastic bottles and shifting more than 90% of its electricity needs to renewable energy.

May 24, 2022

Industry News

Smucker Recalls Select Jif Products Sold in U.S. and Canada

Company issues voluntary recall of more than 45 varieties of Jif peanut butter products distributed in retail stores and other outlets due to potential Salmonella contamination.

May 23, 2022

Processing Equipment

Barry Callebaut, Sargento, Bel Group, Maple Leaf and More in the Headlines

The latest food company news about plant openings, acquisitions, and staff changes proves the industry is continuing its quest for operational excellence.

May 20, 2022

Sustainability

KIND Announces Bee-friendly Almond Sourcing Commitment Progress

To commemorate its achievements, KIND will be hosting the first-ever virtual Bee Day Bash, in collaboration with TikTok, in honor of World Bee Day (May 20).

May 19, 2022

Sustainability

Hostess Brands Releases 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

The report details the company’s responsibility successes, in areas such as sustainability, over the past year, and describes its plans for the future.

May 18, 2022

Sustainability

Maple Leaf Foods Releases 2021 Sustainability Report

The world’s first major carbon neutral food company discloses strides made last year as it continues to moves closer to achieving its 2025 sustainability goals.

May 13, 2022