Shenandoah Growers, Inc., Rockingham, Va., opened a new expanded production facility in Jefferson, Ga.

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.

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.

Matthew Wadiak, founder and former COO of Blue Apron, New York, created Cooks Venture, a next generation food company rooted in regenerative agriculture and transparency.

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.

Joyce Farms, Winston-Salem, N.C., adopted regenerative agriculture as standard practice for its farms.

Danone North America, White Plains, N.Y., launched a ground-breaking soil health initiative with renowned experts and academics to build best-in-class soil health programs to benefit farms and communities.