Articles Tagged with ''sustainability''

Kroger releases annual sustainability report

The report details progress on Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social impact plan as well as its 2020 sustainability goals.
July 18, 2018
The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, released its 12th annual sustainability report.
Read More
sustainability farm

Danone, Mars, Nestlé, Unilever form Sustainable Food Policy Alliance

The four founding member companies collectively and voluntarily advance issues like sodium reduction, responsible marketing and transparency and reduce their impact on the planet, including cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
July 12, 2018
Danone North America, Broomfield, Colo.; Nestlé USA, Arlington, Va.; Unilever, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.; and Mars, Inc., McLean, Va., launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organization focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities and the planet.
Read More
BrightFarms Abilene TX greenhouse

BrightFarms raises $55M in equity financing to fuel growth

BrightFarms builds and operates greenhouse farms near major metropolitan areas to provide supermarkets with a year-round supply of locally grown produce.
June 29, 2018
BrightFarms, Irvington, N.Y., secured $55 million in a Series D equity financing led by Cox Enterprises, Atlanta.
Read More

Smithfield Foods releases animal care section of 2017 sustainability report

The 2017 Sustainability Report provides in-depth information about Smithfield's specific leadership positions in the area of animal care.
May 2, 2018
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., released the animal care section of its 2017 Sustainability Report, which focuses on the company’s practices to keep animals safe, comfortable and healthy.
Read More
sustainability farm

JBS USA commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water, electricity, natural gas

In 2017, JBS USA reduced the intensity of its water use by 6.2%, natural gas by 6.3%, electricity by 5.2% and greenhouse gas emissions by 7.6%, compared to 2016.
April 11, 2018
JBS USA, Greeley, Colo., released its 2017 Sustainability Report, which details JBS USA’s environmental, social and economic achievements in 2017, and 2020 Sustainability Targets, which establish a clear path for future sustainable progress.
Read More

Cargill Canadian beef sustainability pilot yields positive Q1 results

During the first three months, the pilot tested and developed methodology for tracking eligible cattle through audited live animal supply chains.
March 15, 2018
The first three months of Cargill’s Canadian beef sustainability pilot project yielded encouraging results, proving the model works and demonstrating significant potential to scale the program.
Read More

Elevate your expertise in refrigerated and frozen foods with unparalleled insights and connections.

Get the latest industry updates tailored your way.

JOIN TODAY!