Articles Tagged with ''sustainability''

Nestlé to source only cage-free eggs by 2025

In some parts of the world, such as in Europe, over 40% of eggs used by Nestlé are already from cage-free sources.
November 7, 2017
Nestlé announced its goal to source only eggs from cage-free hens for all food products globally by 2025.
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Weis Markets continues to reduce environmental impact

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.
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Kappa Farms to open new aquaponics facility

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.
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Taylor Farms Tracy CA Solar Installation

Taylor Farms unveils largest solar installation to date

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.
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Smithfield Foods announces new environmental initiative

Smithfield Renewables will ensure the company meets its environmental commitments.
October 12, 2017
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., launched Smithfield Renewables, a new platform within the organization that will unify, lead and accelerate the company's carbon reduction and renewable energy efforts.
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Champions 12.3 launches food loss, waste report

Governments and organizations across Europe, Africa and the United States have taken a number of notable steps over the past year, but more is needed worldwide.
September 20, 2017
A new report assesses the world’s progress toward Target 12.3 of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), which calls on all nations to halve food waste and reduce food loss by 2030.
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Report: Domestic subsidies fuel unsustainable production

The study found that production increases fuel highly unsustainable production practices and the misallocation of natural resources.
July 31, 2017
Domestic subsidies in many countries encourage production increases that result in considerable surpluses and lower prices on global markets, according to a new study released by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), Canada.
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Marina Mayer

The retail evolution

E-commerce and mobile couponing are changing the way consumers shop.
Marina Mayer
Marina Mayer
July 18, 2017

Editor-in-chief Marina Mayer discusses The Retail Evolution, and why it’s important to keep trends in motion. 


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The retail evolution—The way consumers shop is re-shaping the future of the cold food industry

State of the Industry 2017: The retail evolution—How the way consumers shop is re-shaping the future of the cold food industry

The grocery landscape is changing. What were once considered futuristic technologies like drones, robots and artificial intelligence are now merging with grocery retail to expand and re-shape the shopping experience.
Marina Mayer
Marina Mayer
July 13, 2017

This year's State of the Industry report uncovers trends pertaining to the grocery retail landscap, new product development, challenges with e-commerce and more.


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