Sustainability

Nestlé Investing in Regenerative Agriculture for Key Ingredients

The effort will bring better agricultural methods to 100,000+ acres of U.S. farmland and accelerate Nestlé’s transition to regenerative agriculture across its entire supply chain.

August 10, 2023

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Fruits & Vegetables

Newtec Machines Provide Operational Efficiency for Stourgarden

Newtec

The weighing machines have helped automate Stourgarden’s packhouse, while maintaining the high quality of the company’s produce.

June 19, 2023

Sustainability

Cargill Expanding Regenerative Agriculture Program to Europe

The company's RegenConnect agriculture program is being instituted in France, Germany, Poland, and Romania, as well as nine additional states in the U.S.

May 30, 2023

Industry News

Bonduelle Group Names Xavier Unkovic as CEO

Prior to Unkovic assuming his new leadership role, Christophe Bonduelle will oversee the company’s operations.

May 23, 2023

Sustainability

Deoleo Expanding Olive Oil Sustainability Initiatives

The company has reaffirmed its commitment to raise industry standards and is launching new levels of verified sustainability in its products.

May 18, 2023

Industry News

McCain Foods Spending $438 Million to Expand Canadian Facility

The investment, the largest in the company’s history, will double the size and workforce of its Coaldale, Alberta, processing facility.

March 14, 2023

Industry News

Kellogg Helps to Build Pipeline of Younger Farmers in Midwest

Kellogg, along with retailer Meijer, is providing funding for The National Young Farmers Coalition.

March 1, 2023

Sustainability

McCain Foods Releases 2022 Sustainability Report

The report spotlights the company’s key progress in the production of sustainable, regenerative food.

February 7, 2023

Industry News

Dole Selling Fresh Vegetable Division for $293 Million

An affiliate of Fresh Express, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chiquita Holdings, will become the new owner.

February 3, 2023

Food Safety

Graphite Bearings Ensure Food Safety for Fresh Produce

After trying several top-rated bearings to ensure that no metal or grease could potentially fall into product from a conveyor above, McEntire Produce finally found success with Graphalloy bearings.

November 22, 2022

Robotics

Small Potato Producer Gets a Grip on Growth via Robotics

Using robotics to fuel growth while staying competitive, a leading North American grower, shipper, and packer of bite-sized potatoes is keeping costs down and employment and production up.

August 3, 2022

Sustainability

No-cost Project Yields $1 Million Payback for Conagra Brands

The facility’s cross-functional team delivered a $471,000 jalapeño yield loss reduction (spoiled ingredients, under net weight rejections, and overfill), and a $730,000 tomato yield loss reduction.

July 14, 2022

Sustainability

McCain Foods Acquires Predictive Crop Intelligence Technologies

The technologies purchased from Resson will help McCain improve its decision-making on crop production and agricultural practices during increased climate volatility.

July 5, 2022