Here’s a breakdown of what some of today’s refrigerated and frozen food processors and distributors are doing to launch their manufacturing plants into the future.
The strategy also builds upon CSR goals and policies aimed at eliminating global hunger and malnutrition, creating a more sustainable supply chain and reducing its environmental footprint, as well as a more recent commitment to raise standards for treatment of broiler chickens in its U.S. supply chain.
December 5, 2017
The Kraft Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., released its inaugural corporate social responsibility (CSR) report.
The criteria includes soil (quality and retention, soil nutrients, water), availability and quality, biodiversity and working conditions.
November 28, 2017
Dairy Sustainability Framework (DSF), Belgium, launched five further global indicators for public reporting of the industry’s progress under its 11 sustainability criteria.
Nearly 70% of the 1,500 U.S. adult consumers surveyed expressed a desire for more transparency from companies about their sustainability practices.
November 22, 2017
A new report by The Hartman Group, Bellevue, Wash., reveals consumers want more information about a company’s economic, social and environmental practices — and the more the better.
The nine facilities achieved an 81.7% landfill diversion rate in the 2017 fiscal year.
November 15, 2017
Conagra Brands, Inc., Chicago, honored employees' commitment to reducing waste through its Zero Waste Champion Awards given to facilities that have redirected more than 95% of materials that would have otherwise been sent to landfills.
Since launching its sustainability efforts in 2008, the company has incorporated energy-saving measures designed to lower energy consumption, fossil fuel dependence and carbon emissions.
November 1, 2017
As Weis Markets expanded its customer base and footprint by more than 25% in 2016, the Sunbury, Pa.-based retailer also grew its sustainability efforts and continued to reduce its environmental footprint company-wide.
The closed-loop, nutrient-cycle aquaponics facility will produce certified-organic baby lettuces and arugula using water and nutrients derived from fish waste.
October 19, 2017
Kappa Farms, Richmond, Va., announced plans to open an aquaponics operation in Sterling, Va.
This 8,204-panel installation spans 7.5 acres of rooftop space, making it what is dubbed as the largest private solar panel array in San Joaquin County.
October 16, 2017
Taylor Farms, Salinas, Calif., completed the company's largest solar panel installation to date.