Sustainability
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ColumnLeftovers: Lay's fries up potatoes grown in NFL stadium dirt; Opopop creates an interactive popcorn experience
PepsiCo's Frito-Lay offers football fans a new way to consume their favorite team, and New Belgium and Imperfect Foods give blemished oranges a second chance in IPA.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 21, 2022 -
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More U.S. consumers want snacks with a 'broader consciousness,' Mondelēz finds
The company found between 75% and 78% of people surveyed say low-waste packaging, fair labor practices, animal welfare and environmental concerns impact their food choices.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 21, 2022 -
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As consumers care more about sustainability, food and beverage companies are pledging to make their portfolios more eco-friendly. But are they making progress?
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Upward Farms plans world's largest indoor vertical farm
The 250,000-square-foot facility in Pennsylvania will supply microgreens and fish to consumers in the Northeast using the company's aquaponic technology.
By Samantha Oller • Jan. 19, 2022 -
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Deep DiveWhy fermented meat analogs will steal the spotlight in 2022
As interest in plant-based food has surged, several companies using an age-old method to grow high-quality proteins are bringing a meat-like texture and sustainability story to plates across the U.S.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 18, 2022 -
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Nestlé cuts sugar, adopts more sustainable packaging for Carnation Breakfast Essentials
The nutrient-rich beverage aimed at kids and teens is now available in Tetra Pak cartons made with responsibly sourced paper.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 13, 2022 -
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Stonyfield co-founder enlists consumers, retailers to help Northeast organic dairy farms
The yogurt maker aims to boost dozens of small farmers in the region after Danone's Horizon and Maple Hill Creamery chose not to renew their supply contracts.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 12, 2022 -
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Smithfield Foods commits to halving food waste by 2030
The pork producer said it plans to achieve the goal through loss prevention, donating wasted food and repurposing waste into animal feed.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 7, 2022 -
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Remilk raises $120M for animal-free dairy
The Israel-based company, which already has facilities in the U.S. and Europe, plans to use the funds to scale its proteins for use as ingredients.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 6, 2022 -
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OpinionWhy food companies should rethink the financial benefits of ESG
Environmental, social and governance offers CPGs the opportunity to unlock value for investors, customers and talent, writes Molly Podolefsky of Guidehouse.
By Molly Podolefsky • Jan. 5, 2022 -
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Deep Dive6 trends shaping food and beverage growth in 2022
The lingering effects of the pandemic will continue to influence everything from consumers' meal choices to the ability of manufacturers to meet demand.
By Chris Casey , Christopher Doering , Megan Poinski • Jan. 4, 2022 -
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Top 10 food funding rounds of 2021
The year has had 13 unique investment periods where companies received more than $100 million — a trend that is not likely to end soon, experts say.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 23, 2021 -
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OpinionFollow the technology: Why innovation is key to more sustainable food choices
Industry and government leaders should consider all routes to developing new protein sources to help feed a hungry world and cut emissions, writes former USDA Secretary Dan Glickman.
By Dan Glickman • Dec. 21, 2021 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Singing Stouffers offers holiday cheer with a hearty meal; Sabra makes a sustainability push through salad
The Nestlé brand's frozen favorites deck the halls at the push of a button, and Mondelēz pairs its Oreo Thins with Barefoot Wine.
By Food Dive staff • Dec. 17, 2021 -
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Tcho chocolate becomes 100% plant-based
Doubling down on its sustainability commitment, the California-based craft confectioner is introducing all new bars and has vowed that all of its products will be animal-free by 2023.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 6, 2021 -
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Bakery giant Grupo Bimbo investing in superfood maker LiveKuna
The owner of Sara Lee and Thomas' English Muffins also will partner with the upstart to expand distribution in North America of its products made from ingredients like quinoa and chia.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 6, 2021 -
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Cutting meat, produce and cereal waste would have greatest environmental impact: EPA
In a new report, the agency said households and restaurants account for half of all waste, while food processing is responsible for 34 million metric tons per year.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 6, 2021 -
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Kroger is adding carbon-neutral eggs under private label
The grocer claims the eggs, which will be produced using a system from Kipster Farms of the Netherlands, will be the first carbon-neutral, cage-free ones to hit U.S. retail shelves.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 2, 2021 -
Weak efforts will slow meat industry's effort to reduce environmental footprint, report says
Despite making pledges last month at COP26 to cut methane emissions, FAIRR said only 18% of meat and dairy companies actually track the gas.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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3 ways Big Food is coming to terms with its climate impact
In the aftermath of the UN's COP26 climate conference, CPGs are ramping up their efforts around emissions cuts, deforestation and more.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 29, 2021 -
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Supplant and N'Robed Sugar Crystals offer new ways to sweeten
Products include an upcycled baking sweetener that gets its flavor from plant fibers and a beverage product that coats sugar in Reb M.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 18, 2021 -
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Local Bounti aims to prove it's worth the investment despite indoor farming's spotty track record
With the pending close of its SPAC deal, the firm believes it can execute and turn a profit thanks to a focus on unit economics and local distribution in the Western U.S.
By Samantha Oller • Nov. 18, 2021 -
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Del Monte Foods leans into upcycled food movement with canned vegetable certification
The company redirected about 600,000 pounds of green beans that would have been composted or fed to animals into two existing lines.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 16, 2021 -
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How Blue Horizon uses food tech investments to further sustainability
The firm puts funds toward alternative protein companies worldwide, focusing on their potential to improve the environment, human health and animal welfare.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Buying less junk food can lower households' potential emissions by 29%, study finds
Researchers also found that 71% of homes could reduce their carbon footprint by changing purchasing habits, such as cutting out unhealthy foods and buying fewer goods in bulk.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Deep DiveDespite drought, almonds will keep on growing
California produces about 80% of the world's supply of the nut, which farmers have spent many years learning to produce more of with less water.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 4, 2021
