The U of I College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) modernizes the processing, research and education options.
April 29, 2019
The University of Idaho (U of I), Boise, Idaho, announced plans to build a new meat science and innovation center that will house Vandal Brand Meats, which are produced by students, faculty and staff from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Department of Animal and Veterinary Science, on the Moscow campus.
The ReadyCycle clamshells will be used for the Markon First Crop 2-pound strawberry containers that Ben E. Keith Foods distributes.
April 29, 2019
Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, Texas, announced a plastic reduction initiative, in conjunction with Markon Cooperative Inc., Salinas, Calif., intended to move the produce industry away from single-use plastic.
This sustainability initiative is California Giant’s effort to reduce the amount of packaging in its supply chain, while increasing the potential of recyclability.
April 29, 2019
California Giant, Watsonville, Calif., conducted field tests on prototype cardboard clamshells for fresh strawberries to determine the most environmental-friendly package.
The company is also celebrating the 10th anniversary of its sustainability program, which is designed to minimize its overall impact on the environment.
April 29, 2019
Weis Markets, Sunbury, Pa., announced plans to invest $109 million during 2019 to build new stores, remodel existing locations, make supply chain improvements and upgrade continued information technology.
Tyson Foods announced plans develop its own line of alternative protein products.
April 26, 2019
Tyson Foods Inc., Springdale, Ark., sold its 6.5% stake in Beyond Meat, El Segundo, Calif., to reportedly develop its own line of alternative protein products through Tyson Ventures.
The project’s renewable energy credits can be applied toward General Mills’ greenhouse gas emission reduction goals.
April 25, 2019
General Mills, Minneapolis, signed a virtual 15-year power purchase agreement with Roaring Fork Wind, LLC, a joint venture partnership between Renewable Energy Systems (RES), UK, and Steelhead Americas, Portland, Ore., for 200 megawatts (MW) of its Maverick Creek wind project.