Articles Tagged with ''sustainability''

Alta Energy, San Mateo, Calif., partnered with sustainability consulting firm Measure to Improve, LLC, Salinas, Calif., to offer the produce industry a proactive approach to improving the sustainability of operations through the use of renewable energy.

Organic fruit specialist Eosta, The Netherlands, accounting firm EY (formerly Ernst & Young), New York, and other partners revealed the first results of a groundbreaking pilot program that demonstrates how organic fruit production has a positive economic impact on agriculture, the environment and consumer health.

Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., announced a collaboration with the World Resources Institute (WRI), Washington, D.C., to develop science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) and outcome-based water conservation targets for its operations and the company’s supply chain.

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., published the third installment of its 2016 Sustainability Report, providing in-depth information about its continued commitment to produce safe, high-quality products.

Sysco Corp., Houston, Texas, announced the company will expand its Sysco Atlanta facility, creating 100 new jobs within five years.

About half of U.S. consumers are satisfied that animals raised for food are treated appropriately under current practices and regulations, and only one in five either somewhat or strongly disagree that food animals are treated appropriately.