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Study: U.S. beef industry can explore ways of improving sustainability, reducing environmental footprint

Two areas for potential improvement are water use and reactive nitrogen losses, the study says.

March 12, 2019

An Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-led team completed a comprehensive life-cycle analysis quantifying the resource use and various environmental emissions of beef cattle production in the United States.

Research: Sustainability-marketed products delivered more than 50% of CPG market growth since 2013

Research found that sustainability-marketed products delivered 50.1% of market growth from 2013-2018 while representing 16.6% of the CPG market in dollar sales in 2018.

March 11, 2019

IRI, Chicago, and NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business (CSB), New York, released the findings of a new U.S.-based study and established the Sustainable Share Index, an in-depth analysis of consumer purchases of products marketed for their sustainable attributes.

Pure Flavor opens new vegetable greenhouse, plans to build new distribution center

The new greenhouse enables the vertically integrated vegetable company to service key retail and foodservice partners in the Southeast.

March 6, 2019

Pure Flavor, Canada, opened the doors to its Fort Valley, Ga., greenhouse facility, which grows tomatoes on the vine, sweet red cocktail tomatoes, long English cucumbers and mini cucumbers.

Mars launches food-focused SEEDS of CHANGE accelerator

The SEEDS of CHANGE accelerator will select six U.S. and four Australian participants in start-up food brands, innovative experiential offerings, new business models and emerging technology.

March 6, 2019

Mars, Inc., McLean, Va., launched SEEDS of CHANGE accelerator to help early stage food-focused companies fast-track growth to build a healthier and more sustainable future.

Organic Trade Association unveils GRO Organic campaign to support U.S. organic sector

The ultimate goal of GRO Organic is to connect technical specialists with existing and transitioning organic farmers in every state.

March 5, 2019

The Organic Trade Association (OTA), Washington, D.C., created GRO Organic (Generate Results and Opportunity for Organic), a check-off-like voluntary program to support the U.S. organic sector.

MorningStar Farms announces 100% plant-based commitment

Roughly 50% of the portfolio has already been transitioned.

March 4, 2019

MorningStar Farms announced a commitment to convert its entire portfolio to be 100% plant-based (vegan) by 2021.

Westby Cooperative Creamery receives Focus-On-Energy grant for energy efficiency upgrades at plant

The investment will go toward upgrades to the steam boiler system of the creamery manufacturing facility.

March 1, 2019

Westby Cooperative Creamery, Westby, Wis., received a $23,000 Focus-On-Energy grant for upgrades to the steam boiler system of its creamery manufacturing facility.

Study reveals trends driving growth in fresh foods

U.S. retailers of all types are seeing upticks in everything from pre-made food offerings to meal kits.

February 28, 2019

A study produced by Nielsen, Chicago, reveals a 20% increase in sustainable product sales since 2014.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas reduces environmental impact with cogeneration system

The system will be able to self-produce more than 75% of its own energy, thus reducing the plant's dependence on the local power grid.

February 27, 2019

Bonduelle Fresh Americas, formerly Ready Pac Foods, installed an energy-efficient cogeneration system at the company's Irwindale, Calif., headquarters production plant.

General Mills, McDonald’s, Cargill and more form Ecosystem Services Market Consortium to promote land stewardship

This program enables and encourages farmers and ranchers to adopt and sustain conservation management practices to improve soil health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve related water quality and reduce water use.

February 26, 2019

Ten private-sector companies and non-profit organizations announced their intent to form the Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC) to promote land stewardship to build healthy soils, soil carbon sequestration and water conservation on the globe’s working lands.

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Study: U.S. beef industry can explore ways of improving sustainability, reducing environmental footprint

Research: Sustainability-marketed products delivered more than 50% of CPG market growth since 2013

Pure Flavor opens new vegetable greenhouse, plans to build new distribution center

Mars launches food-focused SEEDS of CHANGE accelerator

Organic Trade Association unveils GRO Organic campaign to support U.S. organic sector

MorningStar Farms announces 100% plant-based commitment

Westby Cooperative Creamery receives Focus-On-Energy grant for energy efficiency upgrades at plant

Study reveals trends driving growth in fresh foods

Bonduelle Fresh Americas reduces environmental impact with cogeneration system

General Mills, McDonald’s, Cargill and more form Ecosystem Services Market Consortium to promote land stewardship

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