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Sustainability Refrigerated Frozen Foods Magazine May 2021

Cold Chain Conservation

How cold foods companies large and small are managing today's environmental expectations.

Michael Costa

May 18, 2021

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How cold foods companies large and small are managing today's environmental expectations.

Regenerative Agriculture Dairy Danone North America

Danone North America Expands Regenerative Agriculture Program

December 22, 2020

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Danone North America, the purpose-driven food & beverage leader with a diverse portfolio of dairy and plant-based brands, continues to expand its regenerative farming program, currently the most comprehensive regenerative agriculture dairy program in the U.S.

Animal-Free Dairy Company Remilk Prepares for Global Launch of Products

December 16, 2020

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Remilk, an Israel-based start-up producing identical dairy products through microbial fermentation, today announced the completion of its $11.3 million funding round. With this new capital, the company plans to rapidly expand its production and distribution capabilities, and meet global demand, for its revolutionary animal-free dairy products.

LACTHOSA launches first sustainability report

In the social dimension, LACTHOSA reached 104 social projects and benefitted 42,769 people, provided almost a million glasses of milk to feeding programs, built three school cafeterias and supported 19 schools.

November 26, 2019

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LACTHOSA, Honduras, launched its first sustainability report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Honduras 2030 Agenda.

Aurora Organic Dairy commits to 100% carbon-neutral energy

The report outlines progress toward goals to improve its sustainability performance around animals, people and planet.

November 18, 2019

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Aurora Organic Dairy, Boulder, Colo., published its 2019 Sustainability Report, which provides a detailed and transparent update on the company.

University of Idaho secures $11M investment for nation’s largest research dairy

Research will address constraints on water usage and environmental quality while supporting the agricultural sectors of the dairy, livestock, cropland and food processing industries and exploring solutions for long-term sustainability.

November 5, 2019

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Design of what is said to be the nation’s largest research dairy begins as University of Idaho (U of I), Moscow, Idaho, secured an additional $11 million for the 540-acre Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE).

Danone Manifesto Ventures invests in Forager Project to broaden development of organic plant-based products

Forager Project develops a broad portfolio of organic plant-based products.

October 22, 2019

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Forager Project, San Francisco, received a minority investment from Danone Manifesto Ventures, New York, to continue building its portfolio of innovative products, enhance sustainable sourcing and production, increase brand awareness and widen distribution.

HP Hood becomes first fluid dairy processor to receive ENERGY STAR certification

The award highlights Hood’s innovation in sustainability, water reduction and efficient use of energy.

October 10, 2019

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HP Hood LLC, Lynnfield, Mass., is said to be the first fluid dairy processor to receive an ENERGY STAR certification for its Agawam, Mass., plant.

The Bel Group to accelerate sustainable growth strategy

Bel is also committed to an ambitious program to address continuous improvement of the nutritional profile of its recipes, sustainable farming, recyclable and/or biodegradable packaging, the fight against climate change and accessibility to its products.

October 1, 2019

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The Bel Group, France, announced plans to accelerate a sustainable growth strategy, making a commitment to contribute to a positive food business model and create responsible and profitable growth.

Nounós Creamery closes funding round led by AccelFoods

The new funds will accelerate Nounós Creamery’s growth by allowing the brand to acquire key hires, amplify marketing support to bolster consumer awareness and increase R&D support for new product innovation.

September 12, 2019

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Nounós Creamery, Southampton, N.Y., closed a funding round led by AccelFoods, New York.