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

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Industry News

Ferrero Creating New Innovation Center With Strategic R&D Lab

Located in Chicago, the 45,000-sq-ft center will bring together Ferrero teams from across the U.S. to develop new confectionery and sweet packaged food products.

July 14, 2022

Sustainability

McCormick to Reduce CO2 Emissions by 86.8 Metric Tons

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The use of 100% recycled plastic food color bottles will help McCormick lower its carbon footprint and assist the company in its push toward achieving its sustainability goals.

July 13, 2022

Industry News

Tyson Foods, Tanmiah of Saudi Arabia Sign Strategic Partnership

In a deal to deal to accelerate growth, Tyson is acquiring a 15% equity stake in Tanmiah subsidiary Agriculture Development Company, a fully integrated poultry company.

July 12, 2022

Industry News

Fair Oaks Foods to Build $134 Million Facility in Iowa

The new 150,000-sq-ft Davenport, Iowa, facility will produce fully cooked bacon, expanding the company’s current protein product portfolio and capacity.

July 11, 2022

Sustainability

PepsiCo Issues Environmental, Social, and Governance Summary

The report offers a first look at the company’s progress in 2021 toward its industry-leading PepsiCo Positive goals for people and the planet.

July 8, 2022

Industry News

Perdue Farms Investing in Commercial Truck Driver Training

Perdue Farms is assisting in the funding of a new simulation lab for students in a commercial driver’s license course to help alleviate transport and supply chain issues.

July 7, 2022

Industry News

Diageo Buys Vivanda, the Owner of Flavor Matching Technology

The acquisition will support the development of Diageo’s advanced analytics and digital marketing capabilities by providing a deeper understanding of consumer taste preferences.

July 6, 2022

Sustainability

Bob's Red Mill Focuses on Wasted Food, Materials Management

With the start of its sustainability program in 2021, the company measured its baseline and collected information on all materials flow. This data lets the company know what it is not yet diverting from the landfill and focus on improvement.

July 6, 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

Industry News

Mars Names Ikdeep Singh as Global Pet Nutrition Business President

With more than 20 years of global CPG experience, Singh is overseeing one of the largest businesses at Mars, with a portfolio featuring some of the world’s largest petfood brands.

July 1, 2022

Sustainability

Hormel Foods to Invest in Carbon Sequestration, Air and Water Quality

The project will focus on advances in soil health practices to improve water and air quality, sequester greenhouse gases, and benefit agricultural producers who want to make their operations environmentally sustainable.

June 30, 2022

Industry News

Younger Generations Drive the Plant-based Meats Market Forward

Though more plant-based meats are available, fewer consumers are responding favorably to them. Those more likely to eat plant-based alternatives are Millennials and Gen Z-ers, but they’re looking for price parity with traditional proteins.

June 29, 2022