Dairy's established nutrition legacy and its commitment to responsible production are longtime pillars of sustainable food systems. But how often do we factor the affordability of nutritious dairy products into the equation?
The cooperative is setting a science-based target, committing to reduce both direct and value-chain emissions, from a base year of 2018.
August 27, 2020
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a Kansas City, Kan.-based dairy cooperative owned by family farmers, announced a continued step forward in its commitment to sustainability, as it becomes the first U.S. dairy cooperative to set a science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The brands’ changes eliminate paper and support recycling.
July 16, 2020
Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Lincolnshire, Ill., said its Treasure Cave and Frigo Cheese brands removed their carton sleeves, moved to direct printing and added instructions on the cups to inform consumers about proper disposal for their deli cup packaging sold in retail.
The awards honor dairy farms, dairy processors and others having practices that improve the wellbeing of people, animals and the planet.
July 9, 2020
The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program, which honor dairy farms, dairy processors and others having practices that improve the wellbeing of people, animals and the planet, is recognizing six winners for 2020.
The companies increased their commitments to addressing child labor and deforestation.
June 9, 2020
As part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability, Osaka, Japan-based Fuji Oil Holdings and its Chicago-based subsidiary Blommer Chocolate Co. said they launched two global initiatives that address the most significant social issues faced by the cocoa industry.
The nonprofit innovation center established by Danone North America will award up to $90,000 to four selected teams.
April 23, 2020
Danone Institute North America, a nonprofit innovation center established by Danone North America, said it launched its second annual "One Planet. One Health" grant program on April 22.
Because Silk must share its manufacturing operations with Danone North America’s other brands, including dairy brands, the brand put into place strict allergen-control practices
Because much of what Danone North America produces under its other brands falls into dairy territory, the company's plants must be very careful in managing the dairy/nondairy product mix.
The dairy company also will introduce the nation’s first fully renewable plant-based milk carton.
March 10, 2020
Clover Sonoma, a third-generation family-owned and operated dairy based in Petaluma, Calif., announced its B Corporation recertification and the first fully renewable plant-based milk carton in the United States as part of its continued focus on sustainability.