Sustainability

Dole Moves Toward Zero Waste Goal by Repurposing Pineapple Leaves

Dole Sunshine is partnering with Ananas Anam to turn pineapple plant leaves into a natural textile that is driving sustainable design, furthering Dole’s commitment to zero fruit loss by 2025.

July 22, 2021

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Sustainability

Pilgrim’s Shares 2020 Sustainability Achievements

The company’s 2020 Sustainability Report includes the five-year results of its 2015 sustainability goals and new global targets that will guide its sustainability strategy over the next decade and beyond.

July 14, 2021

Food Safety

Active Packaging Technology Improves Seafood Safety, Shelf Life

SeaWell Protective Active Packaging from Aptar Food + Beverage – Food Protection integrates technology that keeps excess liquid from accumulating around the seafood, reducing bacterial growth, preserving quality, and improving consumer perception.

July 13, 2021

Sustainability

B&G Foods, Liffey Meats, Graphic Packaging, and More Protect the Planet

Take Five Video: ProFood World will pay tribute to the winners of the Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, honoring those companies and individuals that seek to go beyond environmental compliance.

July 2, 2021

Sustainability

Fresh Del Monte Partnering With German Federal Ministry to Promote Sustainability

The three-year project will focus on sustainability, education, community partnerships, and green economic recovery to promote development in emerging economies.

July 2, 2021

Industry News

PepsiCo Releases 2020 Sustainability Report

The report details the company’s progress toward a more sustainable food system while acknowledging the work ahead to address challenges in the food system.

June 30, 2021

Sustainability

Nestlé Partners With the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Net Zero Initiative

The move is critical to Nestlé’s goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, since the vast majority of its emissions stem from its supply chain.

June 28, 2021

Sustainability

Lay’s Gives Packaging a New Purpose With Sustainable Football Pitches

In partnership with the UEFA Foundation and streetfootballworld, Lay’s is using recycled packaging as a force for good in local communities around the world.

June 25, 2021

Sustainability

Molson Coors Environmental Social Governance Report Reflects Refreshed Strategy

The new report includes a new people and planet approach focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, while maintaining the company’s commitments to fighting climate change.

June 23, 2021

Sustainability

Bonduelle Fresh Americas Releases 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

The business unit’s first Corporate Social Responsibility report highlights advancements toward B Corp Certification by 2025 with a focus on the planet, food, and people.

June 22, 2021

Food Safety

Pandemic-Driven Changes in Food and Beverage Plant Design

Food and beverage producers don’t see COVID-19 as a one-time event. As they actively prepare for the next global pandemic, they’re looking at the changes they need to make in plant design. Find out about their new ideas in this Take Five video.

June 18, 2021

Sustainability

Mondelēz Brand Launching Recycling Program

A new partnership with TerraCycle, an innovative waste management company with a mission to eliminate the idea of waste, will allow consumers to enjoy SWEDISH FISH candy and recycle the packaging for free.

June 17, 2021

Sustainability

Post Consumer Brands Gains Efficiency Through Boiler Optimization

The company utilized the MnTAP internship program to reduce energy consumption and increase self-sufficiency.

June 14, 2021