The “2019 Food and Health Survey” presented by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation, Washington, D.C., shows genuine and growing interest in these and other trends.

JBS USA, Greeley, Colo., released its 2018 Sustainability Report and outlined progress toward its 2020 sustainability targets.

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., released its “2018 Sustainability Report,” highlighting key milestones and ongoing efforts to feed the world’s growing population in a responsible way.

PCC Community Markets (PCC), Seattle, Wash., is said to be the first grocery store in the world to pursue Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal Certification.

Mars, Inc., McLean, Va., partnered with Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), an Israel-based venture capital fund, to develop what is said to be the first-of-its-kind research and development agreement in Israel aiming to pursue innovative tech solutions for global food, agriculture and nutrition challenges.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Switzerland, launched ReSource: Plastic, a new activation hub.

Tyson Foods, Springdale, Ark., released its 2018 sustainability report, demonstrating progress and increased transparency across key sustainability measures, including farming practices, worker health and safety, hunger relief and more.

Walmart Inc., Bentonville, Ark., issued its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which details the company’s goals, progress and achievements for fiscal year 2019.