Sustainability: Page 2

Despite growth in dairy, industry execs strike a cautious tone

Leaders from Danone and Lactalis were among those who said not enough is being done to promote their work on sustainability or the nutritional benefits of their products.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 31, 2020

Sweet revolution: How cacao fruit is poised to change the food industry

Conventional chocolate production throws out 80% of the fruit that produces cocoa beans. Industry movers are finding ways to upcycle it, creating new confections, snacks and culinary dishes.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 30, 2020

Nestlé backs amendment to bill mandating PCR for plastic bottles in Maine

Joining multiple environmental groups, Nestlé Waters North America is pushing requirements for plastic bottles to have 30% post-consumer recycled​ by 2030. The beverage giant is among many that needs much more material to hit sustainability goals.

By E.A. Crunden • Jan. 30, 2020

Coca-Cola says it won't ban plastic bottles because consumers like them

Head of Sustainability Bea Perez said people like being able to reseal drinks in lightweight packaging, and alternatives could increase the company's carbon footprint and hurt sales.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 27, 2020

Nestlé partners with Canadian plant-based protein companies

The Swiss food giant said its joint agreement with Merit Functional Foods and Burcon NutraScience will more quickly develop meat and dairy alternatives with a favorable environmental footprint.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 27, 2020

Deep Dive

Once a sidekick in food, the pea finds itself the star of the show

The little round legume has grown in popularity as a way to add nutrients, replace allergens and respond to consumer demand for more plant-based meats, beverages and other products.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 23, 2020

Trader Joe's, CVS get low marks on chocolate supply chains

If retailers make the decision to buy the confection based on labor and environmental standards, it can help shift the industry in the right direction, Green America noted in its study.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 23, 2020

Opinion

Veganism may not save the world, but healthier animals could

Jeff Simmons, president and CEO of Elanco Animal Health, says the unexpected solution is right in front of us.

By Jeff Simmons • Jan. 23, 2020

Memphis Meats raises $161M to build a cell-based meat plant

Legacy companies Cargill and Tyson both participated in this funding round for a facility that could be making products in 24 months.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 23, 2020

Just Egg folds into vegan grab-and-go breakfast market

The San Francisco company is launching a frozen precooked version of its mung bean protein substitute while also improving the recipe and cutting the price of its liquid version.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 22, 2020

Tyson Foods starts coalition to tackle sustainable protein

The group, made up of leaders from the industry, academics, NGOs and financial institutions, will address issues such as food waste, conservation and hunger.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 22, 2020

Beyond beverages: Harmless Harvest launches dairy-free coconut yogurt

The California company uses the same microfiltered organic Thai coconut it puts in its drink lines, and it includes no gums to thicken the texture.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 21, 2020

Nestlé to invest up to $2B in sustainable packaging

The global company wants to lead the shift to food-grade recycled plastics and accelerate the development of more environmentally friendly solutions with a venture fund.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 17, 2020

PepsiCo to get all its US electricity from renewable sources

The maker of its namesake soda, Gatorade and Doritos plans to reach the target later this year. America accounts for nearly half of its total global electricity consumption.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2020

Hershey, Cheerios and M&M's are among the most trusted brands

Morning Consult's rankings came from interviewing 16,700 consumers about their feelings for 2,000 trademarks.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 14, 2020

Mosa Meat gets investments and support to bring cultured meat to Europe in 2022

The Dutch company that made the first lab-grown hamburger is receiving funds from Lowercarbon Capital and animal nutrition company Nutreco, which also will help create the nutrients to grow the cells.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 13, 2020

Quorn displaying carbon footprint data on some labels

The U.K. firm said the information is shown on some items sold online, making the company the first global meat-free brand to list it on products. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 13, 2020

Cell-based food maker New Age Meats raises $2.7M in funding

The California company, which has already developed a pork variety, will use the money to invest in manufacturing and develop new technology. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 13, 2020

Mars collaborates to boost cacao yields, quality and disease resistance

The CPG company is working with Nature Source Improved Plants to develop new varieties based on enhanced genomics.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 09, 2020

How a new tomato variety could change urban farming and cultivation

The gene-edited crop grows in compact bunches instead of long vines and can be harvested in small areas, including converted storage containers or potentially spacecraft.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 09, 2020

Tofurky launches new burger in crowded plant-based space

The non-GMO and vegan patty is a combination of soy protein, vegetable protein and wheat gluten. It will be available at Target this month. 

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 08, 2020

Consumers can trace coffee beans through new blockchain app

U.S. and Canadian consumers will be able to track the origin of their cup of joe by scanning QR codes on packages of Folgers 1850 premium single-origin beans.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 06, 2020

Inside the quest to bring fonio out of Africa and onto shelves around the world

With new processing plants slated to begin operating soon, Terra Ingredients will be the first to export mass quantities of the healthy, tasty and relatively unknown grain.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 02, 2020

Opinion

2020 will be the year sustainability goes from buzzword to necessity

Retailers are putting pressure on manufacturers to deliver goods that satisfy consumers' new preference for green and clean options, writes IFS' Colin Elkins.

By Colin Elkins • Dec. 23, 2019

Israeli startup Sufresca gets $500K to develop edible produce packaging

The company received the money from agri-foodtech venture capital fund Rimonim Agro to improve coatings that will cut down on waste and spoilage.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 20, 2019