Sustainability
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Sustainable cocoa promises have been empty, report says
Chocolate companies’ efforts to improve the sector have had little impact over the past decade, with continuing high levels of child labor and low farmer incomes.
By Caroline Macdonald • April 26, 2018
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Can a c-store devoted to healthy products go mainstream?
The Goods Mart only sells curated healthy and sustainable items, and owner Rachel Krupa has plans for expansion.
By Alicia Kelso • April 26, 2018
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Tyson and Flashfood partner to cut back on waste by selling boxes of surplus food
The CPG company and Canadian startup hope delivery and convenience encourage more people to buy "ugly" produce and surplus food.
By Patti Zarling • April 24, 2018
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Enjoy Life Foods gets international palm oil-free certification
The allergy-friendly CPG company, which is debuting products without the controversial ingredient, is the first food manufacturer to earn it.
By Cathy Siegner • April 23, 2018
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Grocers seeing plenty of green with sustainability efforts
Giant, Walmart, Trader Joes and Wegmans are among the chains reducing food waste and minimizing their carbon footprint in an effort to help the environment and their bottom line.
By Patti Zarling • April 23, 2018
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Big Food companies mark Earth Day by touting sustainability efforts
General Mills, Tyson Foods and Perdue Farms are emphasizing their environmental responsibility initiatives with reports tied to the annual event that took place Sunday.
By Cathy Siegner • April 23, 2018
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American consumers waste about a pound of food each day
A USDA study found fruits and vegetables account for a majority of this loss, and that consumers with the healthiest diets are the biggest offenders.
By Alicia Kelso • April 20, 2018
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San Francisco startup's plant-based 'salmon' burger could make waves in the protein segment
Like the real fish, Terramino Foods' product is a complete protein source with omega-3 fatty acids, but contains less fat. The company hopes to sell to restaurants by the end of 2018.
By Cathy Siegner • April 18, 2018
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OpinionPollution: The next big food opportunity
Food and beverage brands have a chance to respond to consumer demand for cleaner, functional products while helping reduce global pollution at the same time, says Mandy Saven of Stylus.
By Mandy Saven
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How Annie's use of regenerative agriculture could expand the practice
The natural CPG brand is working with Montana farmers using the method to produce its signature Organic Mac & Cheese and Organic Bunny Grahams.
By Alicia Kelso • April 17, 2018
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Report: Large grocers don't make the grade on limiting food waste
The Center for Biological Diversity and the "Ugly" Fruit and Veg Campaign analyzed the 10 largest companies and scored them on three separate criteria. None got an A.
By Cathy Siegner • April 17, 2018
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As Danone North America becomes a certified B Corp, are other big food companies close behind?
B Corp growth parallels the spending power of millennials, who go out of their way to do business with companies that reflect their values.
By Cathy Siegner • April 13, 2018
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Nestle vows to convert to environmentally friendly packaging by 2025
The Swiss company says 100% will be recyclable or reusable in the next few years and pledges to help countries create favorable waste systems.
By Patti Zarling • April 11, 2018
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OpinionTraceability is a must for companies with zero-deforestation pledges
By publishing their palm oil supply chains, Unilever and Nestlé paved the way for companies to make similar commitments, but Julie Nash of Ceres says other firms need to step up their game.
By Julie Nash
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OpinionThe egg industry of tomorrow: Embracing a more sustainable food future
As demand for proteins and earth-friendly practices rise, food and agriculture giants are working with those creating plant-based alternatives. Ovotec Limited CEO Morten Ernst writes why he's embarked on this kind of partnership.
By Morten Ernst
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Hershey commits $500M to sustainable cocoa initiative in West Africa
The candy company is aiming to bolster supplies in the Ivory Coast and Ghana, where much of the ingredient used to make its iconic bars and Kisses is grown.
By Cathy Siegner • April 04, 2018
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Petition asks Kroger to adopt a plastic-free aisle
The campaign, inspired by a Dutch chain, says supermarkets are responsible for 40% of the packaging used by consumers.
By Alicia Kelso • April 03, 2018
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Grape waste shows promise as a natural preservative
Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have also found skins, seeds and stalks left over from the wine-making process can add fiber and antioxidants to food.
By Caroline Macdonald • March 29, 2018
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Electric vehicles could hurt beverage sales at the convenience store
Fewer consumer visits might affect Monster Beverage, PepsiCo and Dr Pepper Snapple, which depend on impulse purchases and immediate consumption, according to Morgan Stanley analysts.
By Dan Alaimo • March 29, 2018
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FMI hatches initiative to build consumer trust and confidence
The group's first Unified Voice Protocol report focuses on cage-free eggs and slow-growth chicken, looking at what shoppers know and if they are willing to pay more for these products.
By Dan Alaimo • March 28, 2018
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App that cuts food waste in the supply chain gets $2M in funding
AgShift, a California startup, has developed a process to quickly inspect produce to gauge its freshness and make sure that it complies with industry and USDA specifications.
By Cathy Siegner • March 27, 2018
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BrightFarms building $17M hydroponic greenhouse in Texas
The company plans to have fresh, pesticide-free and non-GMO greens and herbs grown at its new 180,000-square-foot facility available at local retailers by early next year.
By Cathy Siegner • March 23, 2018
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Plastic particles in bottled water — ubiquitous or dangerous?
Coca-Cola, Nestle and other bottled-water manufacturers said the levels found by Orb Media are inconsequential and that their products are safe.
By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2018
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Survey: Millennials are the most likely to prefer 'ethical' snacks
U.S. consumers aged 18 to 34 are more concerned than other generations about issues such as sustainable farming, fair trade and zero waste in the products they consume.
By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2018
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Report: Amazon, Supervalu among retailers falling short in pesticide-reduction measures
Whole Foods earned an "A" and Amazon received an "F" in the second scorecard from environmental group Friends of the Earth.
By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2018