Maple Leaf Foods Inc., Canada, announced a step forward on its sustainability journey, as it becomes what is said to be the first major food company in the world to be carbon neutral.

THP, Canada, released its Flavor & Trend Forecast for 2020, a comprehensive report highlighting the latest ingredients, cooking techniques and culinary ideas driving innovation and disruption within the food and beverage industry.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas, an Irwindale, Calif.-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Bonduelle, France, published its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, identifying the goals the company will target to reach over the next five years.

Nestlé USA, Arlington, Va., announced plans to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 by embracing the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.

Origin Almond, Philadelphia, announced a brand refresh, which includes transitioning supply to sustainable zero-waste almonds, packaging upgrades and the introduction of a new Hemp Mojito variety.

The Innovation Fund, a program of The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, Cincinnati, named its inaugural cohort of innovators, selected from nearly 400 applicants.

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.

CHEP, an Atlanta-based Brambles company, announced a new initiative called Zero Waste World, which brings together leading retailers and manufacturers to create smarter and more sustainable supply chains.

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., released its “2018 Sustainability Report,” highlighting key milestones and ongoing efforts to feed the world’s growing population in a responsible way.

California Giant Berry Farms, Watsonville, Calif., partnered with Measure to Improve (MTI), Salinas, Calif., to introduce a new sustainability initiative.