The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, announced the company's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste efforts reduced its supermarket food waste footprint (the overall food waste it produced) by 9% in 2018, as outlined in its 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report.

SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Co., St. Simons Island, Ga., introduced calamari with tomato romano sauce.

Blockchain is gaining significant momentum, proving to be much more than just hype for the food and beverage industry.

General Mills, Minneapolis, released its 2019 Global Responsibility Report, outlining the company's approach to creating environmental, social and economic value in the countries where it operates.

La Quercia, Norwalk, Iowa, partnered with Iberian Pastures, Bluffton, Ga., to introduce a new line of Iberico Americano Cured Meats.

McDonald’s, Chicago, announced an antibiotic use policy to reduce the overall use of antibiotics, as defined by the World Health Organization.

The Wendy's Co., Dublin, Ohio, announced what is said to be an industry-leading step that will allow the company to better understand and communicate how cattle for Wendy's fresh beef hamburgers are raised, facilitating advancements in animal care, antibiotics and sustainability.

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

FarmLogix, Evanston, Ill., launched Open Fields, a software platform that allows foodservice operations at colleges, schools, hospitals, sports and leisure facilities and businesses of all kinds to more easily source and report on sustainable ingredients and purchases.