Articles Tagged with ''greenhouse gas emissions''

Smithfield Foods makes significant step toward achieving zero-waste-to-landfill in NC plants

The project will create a recycling facility that processes materials specifically from food production facilities to reduce solid waste to landfills 10% by 2020 across all locations.

October 23, 2018

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., announced a key step toward achieving zero-waste-to-landfill status across its North Carolina processing facilities.

Chiquita upgrades container fleet, achieves emissions reduction goal

The new containers require less energy, are equipped with greenhouse-friendly refrigerants and boast insulation materials that lead to a reduced emission footprint.

October 22, 2018

Chiquita Brands International, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., announced plans to reduce energy consumption of its more than 15,000 40-foot container fleet.

Unilever, Walmart announce forest sustainability initiatives

With this partnership, Walmart and Unilever are advancing an innovative new approach to help companies meet their climate goals.

September 27, 2018

Unilever, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., announced plans to commit to supporting work in Sabah, Malaysia, as part to achieve a deforestation-free supply chain and further reduce emissions.

Cool Food Pledge helps facilities track climate impact of food production

The Cool Food Pledge is a platform designed to help facilities track the climate impact of the food they serve.

September 14, 2018

World Resources Institute (WRI), Washington, D.C.; United Nations Environment Program, Kenya; Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA), Boston, Mass.; Health Care Without Harm US, Reston, Va.; Practice Greenhealth, Reston, Va.; and Climate Focus, Washington, D.C., joined forces to develop The Cool Food Pledge initiative.

J. M. Smucker reports progress on corporate responsibility initiatives

Strengthening of its responsible sourcing program ensures all ingredients are sourced ethically throughout the supply chain.

September 12, 2018

The J. M. Smucker Co., Orrville, Ohio, published its 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report outlining the company's long-standing commitment to responsible practices.

Kraft Heinz expands environmental commitments to include sustainable packaging, carbon reduction

Kraft Heinz aims to make 100% of its packaging globally recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025.

July 31, 2018

The Kraft Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., announced the expansion of its environmental stewardship strategy to include time-bound targets for achieving greater packaging sustainability and setting science-based goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Port of Long Beach receives zero-emissions equipment grant

The demonstration will include three cargo-moving vehicles known as “top handlers” with never-before-tested battery-electric systems.

July 10, 2018

The Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif., will use a $5.3 million grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Sacramento, Calif., to deploy hydrogen- and electric-powered cargo handling equipment at two shipping terminals.

SunSelect utilizes AI technology to improve crop growing methods

Motorleaf’s yield prediction system is built upon crop data—such as variety of tomato, density, etc.—and environmental data—such as light levels, temperature and C02.

June 7, 2018

Motorleaf created a unique machine learning algorithm for SunSelect.

Motorleaf closes financing round to revolutionize AI technology in agri-food sector

Motorleaf’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology is said to revolutionize greenhouse growers' crop planning, achieving major productivity gains and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

May 22, 2018

Motorleaf, Canada, closed its recent financing round to the tune of $2.85 million round of financing.

Smithfield Foods reveals new initiatives in environmental efforts

Smithfield’s environmental efforts extend throughout its supply chain.

May 9, 2018

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., released the Environment section of its 17th sustainability report, which highlights the company’s ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and progress toward its 2020 environmental targets.

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

Articles Tagged with ''greenhouse gas emissions''

Smithfield Foods makes significant step toward achieving zero-waste-to-landfill in NC plants

Chiquita upgrades container fleet, achieves emissions reduction goal

Unilever, Walmart announce forest sustainability initiatives

Cool Food Pledge helps facilities track climate impact of food production

J. M. Smucker reports progress on corporate responsibility initiatives

Kraft Heinz expands environmental commitments to include sustainable packaging, carbon reduction

Port of Long Beach receives zero-emissions equipment grant

SunSelect utilizes AI technology to improve crop growing methods

Motorleaf closes financing round to revolutionize AI technology in agri-food sector

Smithfield Foods reveals new initiatives in environmental efforts

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

Get the latest industry updates tailored your way.