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

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Sustainability

Nomad Foods Releases Annual ‘Eating for the Planet’ Report

The report focuses on the impact the business had on the environment from January to December 2021, and highlights new milestones for the company’s sustainability strategy.

May 10, 2022

Sustainability

From Cheese Expo: Sustainability, Supply Chain, Export Markets Key Topics Among Dairy Producers

Given current supply chain obstacles, it has been difficult getting products to consumers around the world. But the fact remains that U.S. dairy producers have great opportunities and need to drive the sustainability and food safety narrative.

May 9, 2022

Regulatory

Proper Labeling of Bioengineered Food With AIB

AIB International provides a course in dotting I’s and crossing T’s in complying with NBFDS, applicable to the entire food and beverage industry.

May 4, 2022

Industry News

FDA Issues Draft Action Levels for Lead in Juice

The agency is moving to limit lead in ready-to-drink apple juice and other single-strength juices and juice blends, supporting its Closer to Zero action plan that sets forth the FDA’s science-based approach to reducing exposure to toxic elements in foods.

April 29, 2022

Sustainability

Hormel Foods Completes Solar Energy Project in Minnesota

Wind and solar projects, such as the one in Minnesota, are helping the company meet its 20 By 30 Challenge renewable energy goal of matching 100% of its global energy use with renewable sourcing.

April 26, 2022

Industry News

AquaBounty Building 10,000 Metric Ton Land-based Salmon Farm

The new Atlantic salmon farm will generate a lower carbon footprint compared to flying in salmon produced overseas, ease pressure on wild salmon stocks, and use natural resources responsibly and sustainably.

April 25, 2022

Sustainability

Lactalis Canada Recognizes Earth Day With New Innovation Program

The NEXT Ventures program will empower employees and leverage internal crowdsourcing to explore ideas and bring to market new products, processes, technologies, or business models focused on waste reduction.

April 22, 2022

Food Safety

FDA Regs on Perishable Goods, Nut Butters Expected This Year

Automation, increased diligence, and additional costs and staffing may be required for food processors of certain perishable goods and nut butters later this year under the Food Safety Modernization Act.

April 22, 2022

Industry News

Nestlé’s Buitoni Pizza Factory Raided Following E. coli Outbreak

French authorities have confirmed epidemiological, microbiological, and traceability work revealed a connection between Buitoni brand Fraîch’Up frozen pizzas and dozens of E. coli infections in children.

April 21, 2022

Sustainability

Frito-Lay Debuts Electric Fleet Pilot Program

The fleet of 40 Ford eTransit trucks will deliver locally in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, reducing Frito-Lay’s annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as part of the company’s commitment to create a positive value chain.

April 20, 2022

Industry News

Tyson Foods Building New Facility in Alabama

The new rendering facility will service many of Alabama’s poultry processors and others in neighboring states, helping to reduce waste by breaking down and cooking parts of the chicken people don’t eat into usable proteins and fats.

April 19, 2022

Sustainability

Conagra to Offer Carbonfree-Certified Carbon-Neutral Meals

Conagra brand Evol has committed to be the first brand to introduce Carbonfree-certified carbon-neutral single-serve frozen meals, which will be produced in a TRUE-certified zero-waste facility.

April 18, 2022