Articles Tagged with ''sustainability''

A joint study from McKinsey and NielsenIQ released in February found that consumers care about buying environmentally and ethically sustainable products and are willing to back it up with their wallets.

Earlier this spring I was thrilled to attend the Refrigerated Foods Association’s (RFA) 42nd annual conference and expo in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. The conference included outstanding networking opportunities and social events, a service project, and a chance to hear from some of the best and brightest in cold foods. It was another great reminder of the industry’s dedication to feeding the world in a safe and sustainable manner.

Tyson Foods’ Jimmy Dean egg bites and frittatas are now packaged in Amcor’s AmPrima recycle ready forming/non-forming flexible film.
 

One of the first electric vehicle hubs of its kind in the world, the project is a foundational step toward Sysco’s goal to reduce its direct emissions.

On this episode of From the Cold Corner, we’re joined by Dustin Norton, Sustainability Program Manager at Primus Builders, to discuss sustainability initiatives, LEED certification and more in the design and construction of cold storage facilities. 

UNFI installed its largest solar array investment to date at its Howell, New Jersey distribution center. 

The Learning Center will be used to field test, measure and analyze compostable packaging with an aim to speed up the rate of innovation

The line of bags will be produced using a minimum of 25% industrially-recycled, FDA-compliant content. 

Consumer expectations for speed, coupled with labor challenges, have companies across the cold foods spectrum looking to automation to supercharge their supply chain.

Demand for cold storage is soaring in Space City.