Sustainability: Page 50
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A good deal? Kraft Heinz spends $200M on corporate responsibility
The maker of ketchup and Kool-Aid is using the money to fight global hunger and boost its sustainability efforts.
By Keith Loria • March 23, 2017 -
Cocoa companies pledge to end deforestation
The coalition — which includes Nestlé, Mars, Mondelez, Cargill and Olam — will begin its efforts in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
By Keith Loria • March 20, 2017 -
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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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Stonyfield milks popularity of full-fat dairy with new yogurts
These products have become more popular with consumers who view them as healthier, less processed and better tasting.
By Keith Loria • March 20, 2017 -
Why grocery employees should be knowledgeable about seafood
Guides from popular advocacy groups often have different recommendations for the same species.
By Jeff Wells • March 17, 2017 -
Study: Benefits of organic crops may be overstated
Research shows the environmental benefits of the popular crop diminish once lower yields are accounted for.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
Curbing food waste can add up to big savings for retailers
A study from Champions 12.3 estimated businesses lose about $940 billion each year on food waste.
By Jeff Wells • March 10, 2017 -
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General Mills gives boost to environmentally friendly grain Kernza
The cereal giant is hoping to put the wild relative of wheat into its Cascadian Farm Organic brand as early as 2018.
By Christopher Doering • March 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The world's food supply could feel the sting of declining bee populations
An estimated 75% of food crops depend on pollination, including coffee, apples and strawberries, according to the United Nations.
By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017 -
Retailer offers new home for expired, imperfect foods
A German supermarket called "The Good Food" was launched to help combat food waste, hunger and help the environment.
By Keith Loria • March 6, 2017 -
All NaturALL: Nestle and Danone to develop a wood-based water bottle
The world's largest bottled water manufacturers have joined forces with startup Origin Materials to produce water bottles from 100% sustainable sources.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 3, 2017 -
Genetically engineered potato varieties approved by US
The new spud varieties — the Russet Burbank, Ranger Russet and Atlantic — can be planted as soon as this spring and sold in the fall.
By Doug Harris • March 3, 2017 -
Got sustainability? Kroger's new milk jug uses 10% less plastic
When implemented nationwide, the jugs will save more than 5 million pounds of plastic a year.
By Doug Harris • March 2, 2017 -
Don't have a cow: General Mills' new VC investment is dairy-free bars
D's Natural was founded in 2015 to create low sugar, plant-based products that are sold in more than 10,000 retail locations.
By Keith Loria • March 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A Balancing Act: How premium packaging leads to profits
Today's consumers want to buy products that catch their eye and meet their needs for freshness, sustainability, messaging and fun.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Why sales of meat — and alternatives — are both increasing
Mintel says 31% of Americans are practicing "meat free" days, and 35% of U.S. consumers get their protein from other sources.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Why algae is the ingredient of the future
Protein-packed and allergen-free, algae is bringing nutrition to product formulations of all kinds.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Cheap organic imports anger farmers, but meet demand
U.S. farmers who went through the expensive process of transitioning to organic have reason to be upset that imports from other countries are affecting their prices.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 23, 2017 -
GMO market growing at 3.2% CAGR
Even though demand for genetically modified crops is increasing, more than three quarters of U.S. consumers are concerned about whether they are safe to eat.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Health and sustainability initiatives put food companies atop Fortune's most admired list
Fortune released a list of industry rankings for consumer food products and food manufacturers.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 22, 2017 -
Mealworm Bolognese, anyone? MOM's Organic Market gives insects a try
The East Coast grocer has introduced several “sustainable protein” products made with crickets and mealworms.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 22, 2017 -
From trash to treasure: A British grocery turns food waste into fuel for delivery trucks
Waitrose has partnered with CNG Fuels to create biomethane, and the vehicles can run 500 miles on the food-based gas.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 21, 2017 -
Demand for organic non-GMO grains outpaces production
The USDA joined with the Organic Trade Association to certify farmland that is transitioning to organic, but will this be enough to bring up supply?
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
GMA and FMI announce standard wording for dates on packages
The two industry groups recommend manufacturers use either "BEST If Used By" or "USE By" labels on their products.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Living lettuce brings the farm to consumer fridges
Consumers can keep hydroponic lettuce with the root still attached alive in water for up to five days after purchase, reducing food waste.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Can plant and algae-based proteins really dethrone meat?
41% of registered dietitians say that plant-based proteins are on the rise and consumers are eating less red and processed meat.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017
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