Sustainability
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Silk rallies support to make sustainability-focused 'plogging' an Olympic sport
The Danone brand is pushing the combination of jogging and picking up litter to burnish its B Corp credentials.
By Laura Klepacki • April 17, 2019 -
4 major food companies call for stronger climate policies
Nestlé USA, Unilever, Danone North America and Mars — part of the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance — are lobbying the government to set a price on carbon.
By Cathy Siegner • April 16, 2019 -
How a simple sticker may help stick it to produce waste for good
StixFresh, which could be applied to labels that are already used on produce, extends shelf life up to 14 days.
By Lauren Manning • April 15, 2019 -
Cargill takes steps to source more sustainable coconut oil
The move, which protects the forests and growers who make a livelihood raising the crop, comes as consumers are increasingly concerned about where their food comes from.
By Cathy Siegner • April 11, 2019 -
How Olam is adapting to big trends in the ingredients industry
The global spice company launched two new programs in 2018 to expand digital accessibility and help its customers meet their sustainability targets.
By Lillianna Byington • April 11, 2019 -
Cascadian Farm releases limited-edition Kernza cereal amid crop challenges
The General Mills-owned brand produced just 6,000 boxes with the wheat relative, which has a sweet and nutty taste and is better for the environment.
By Cathy Siegner • April 11, 2019 -
OpinionHow to free the market — and green it too
For once, the free market is helping the environment. Cameron Meyer Shorb of The Good Food Institute writes the government couldn't pick a worse time to intervene.
By Cameron Meyer Shorb • April 08, 2019 -
New partnership establishes the blockchain of taste
High tech tracking company Ripe.io and real-time rating app FlavorWiki join forces so producers, retailers and restaurants can know the taste profile of produce as it moves through the supply chain.
By Megan Poinski • April 04, 2019 -
'Keep it real, eat the peel': Rind Snacks appeals to consumers with sustainability and nutrition
About 15% of the 1.3 billion tons of food waste generated annually is edible peels, the company's founder said. His dried fruit snacks are aimed at lowering this figure.
By Lillianna Byington • April 03, 2019 -
Mars discloses cocoa suppliers in step toward transparency
This supports the company's Cocoa for Generations plan, which has the aim of attaining a deforestation-free supply chain by 2025.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 28, 2019 -
Mint holds promise for new food and beverage applications
The herb is showing growth as a botanical ingredient in foods and beverages, particularly in combination with chocolate, floral or citrus flavors.
By Cathy Siegner • March 28, 2019 -
Deep DiveAlternative proteins could become a food staple for more US consumers
From plant based to insects, a growing number of people are turning to products that are less taxing on the environment as the world's population increases.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 26, 2019 -
Impossible Burger boasts much smaller carbon footprint than beef
A report released by the company found its plant-based burger uses less land and water and emits fewer greenhouse gases than its conventional counterpart.
By Cathy Siegner • March 22, 2019 -
Blue Apron founder launches next-gen food company
Focused on regenerative agriculture, Cooks Venture will sell heirloom pasture-raised chickens starting at $40 for two birds beginning in July.
By Lauren Manning • March 21, 2019 -
Swiss flavor company donates $3.5M to save trees from citrus greening
The contribution from Givaudan will help UC Riverside protect 2.8 acres of trees from the disease in case the crop needs to be recultivated in the U.S.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 21, 2019 -
Coca-Cola pledges $5.4M in recycling grants to 'fix' the system
The bulk of the money will go toward a curbside education program in Atlanta that will be run by The Recycling Partnership. Other target cities include Boston, Houston and Orlando.
By Cole Rosengren • March 15, 2019 -
Nestlé and Mondelez double down on plan to eliminate deforestation
The companies joined West African governments and 31 other businesses to help protect the cocoa supply chain that is important for food production and local economies.
By Cathy Siegner • March 14, 2019 -
Q&AWhy Kellogg's MorningStar Farms is going 100% plant based
The Michigan company's head of global marketing, strategy and innovation for plant-based protein and natural brands talked about how consumers want more options in that sector — and how the brand is responding.
By Lillianna Byington • March 13, 2019 -
SponsoredFor 2019, plant-based is an important innovation opportunity for packaging
Trend watchers worldwide are pointing to ‘plant-based’ as a global trend in 2019. The search for plant-based options is fueling innovation throughout the food and beverage industry, from the ingredients to the packaging.
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Tetra Pak launches cube packaging to reduce costs and save space
The new design allows manufacturers to reduce secondary packaging, leading to approximately 40% less space required to transport the same amount of product.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 12, 2019 -
From CBD to plant based: 4 trends that dominated Expo West in 2019
The topics were among those prominent at the five-day conference in California that included thousands of exhibitors launching new products and panel discussions on what's next for food and beverages.
By Lillianna Byington • March 11, 2019 -
Organic trade group uses volunteer program to tackle fraud
Ten companies have pre-registered for the initiative, including J.M. Smucker and Stonyfield, with annual fees that can be as high as $6,000.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 08, 2019 -
General Mills to implement regenerative agriculture on 1M acres
After using the farming method for Annie's Macaroni & Cheese, the company looks to expand these practices for ingredients like oats, corn and wheat.
By Lillianna Byington • March 06, 2019 -
Kellogg rolls out MorningStar Farms vegan Cheezeburger
The new burger will debut this week at Expo West and is part of the legacy plant-based line's plan to be completely animal product free by 2021.
By Cathy Siegner • March 04, 2019 -
How to optimize meat and poultry trends to drive sales
The "Power of Meat 2019" report found shifting consumer habits are influencing purchasing decisions across all retail departments, with a focus on convenience and animal welfare.
By Cathy Siegner • March 04, 2019
