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What does your packaging say about you?

Here are some key attributes of sustainable packaging and what sets it apart from traditional packaging materials.

September 13, 2018

AFFLINK reveals how sustainable packaging solutions drive efficiencies in today’s cold food and beverage industry.

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.

Four Seasons Family of Cos. launches solar array on refrigerated warehouse

The 3,900 solar panels will provide half the energy used by its entire offices and refrigerated warehouse on a sunny day.

September 10, 2018

The Four Seasons Family of Cos., Ephrata, Pa., activated a 1.3 MW solar array installation on its main refrigerated distribution center at Wabash Road.

Study confirms thermal energy storage technology decreases energy consumption in ammonia-refrigerated warehouse

The study demonstrated the ability of TES to mitigate the facility’s 13-hour peak period.

August 22, 2018

Viking Cold Solutions, Houston, Texas, announced its thermal energy storage (TES) technology decreases energy consumption in ammonia-refrigerated warehouses.

Sysco announces 2025 corporate social responsibility goals

Themed Delivering A Better Tomorrow, Sysco’s 2025 responsibility goals are aligned to three focus areas.

August 13, 2018

Sysco Corp., Houston, Texas, announced its 2025 corporate responsibility goals.

Golden State Foods implements electrification project to save fuel, lower emissions

This project allows GSF’s cargo trucks to stop idling their engines to keep food cold, and instead plug into power outlets at the facility.

August 10, 2018

Golden State Foods (GSF), Irvine, Calif., installed a total of 32 electric power outlets in its Garner, N.C., distribution center to cut costs and lower air emissions as part of a Duke Energy electrification project.

J. M. Smucker announces renewable energy agreement

Beginning in 2020, the wind energy produced from the Plum Creek project will address approximately 50% of Smucker's total electricity use.

August 6, 2018

The J. M. Smucker Co., Orrville, Ohio, entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with Lincoln Clean Energy (LCE), Chicago, for 60 megawatts (MW) of the utility-scale 230 MW Plum Creek Wind Project in Wayne County, Neb.

Study finds legacy emissions important to dairy production

The experiment leveraged remote sensing of ammonia by the hyperspectral remote sensing imager, Mako, to make maps of ammonia.

August 2, 2018

A recent NASA-supported study released by Bubbleology Research International (BRI), Goleta, Calif., combined remote sensing with advanced mobile analyzers to understand how differing husbandry practices vary within dairies, between dairies and between regions.

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.

5 reasons LED lighting is safer than HPS for cold storage facilities

Industrial LED lighting fixtures is said to be a much safer, longer-lasting, more efficient and more economical alternative to HPS lighting, especially in cold storage applications.

Luis Ramirez

July 27, 2018

Switching from antiquated HPS to modern LED lighting can dramatically reduce the risk of accidents, provide a safer working environment and lower the long-term liability costs of exposing workers and consumers to hazardous materials.

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.

Sustainable Solutions for Cold Foods
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What does your packaging say about you?

J. M. Smucker reports progress on corporate responsibility initiatives

Four Seasons Family of Cos. launches solar array on refrigerated warehouse

Study confirms thermal energy storage technology decreases energy consumption in ammonia-refrigerated warehouse

Sysco announces 2025 corporate social responsibility goals

Golden State Foods implements electrification project to save fuel, lower emissions

J. M. Smucker announces renewable energy agreement

Study finds legacy emissions important to dairy production

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

5 reasons LED lighting is safer than HPS for cold storage facilities

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