Articles Tagged with ''sustainability''

Tempt them with chocolate-containing dairy offerings

When it comes to the use of chocolate and cocoa, dairy processors will want to consider current consumer trends and sustainability concerns.

Kathie Canning

September 23, 2021

Famous cartoonist Charles Schulz once said: “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.”

Dairy companies among first to support new global ‘Pathways to Dairy Net Zero’ climate initiative

The new initiative, which aims to accelerate climate change action and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the dairy sector, is already backed by organizations representing approximately 30% of global milk production.

September 22, 2021

Pathways to Dairy Net Zero, a ground-breaking new climate initiative, is Sept. 22 during Climate Week and just prior to the United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit. Forty leading organizations, including 11 of the 20 largest dairy companies in the world, already declared their support for the effort, according to the Global Dairy Platform, Rosemont, Ill.

National Dairy Council tells dairy’s nutrition, sustainability story ahead of United Nations Summit

The organization conducted various dairy-focused educational outreach efforts with key thought leaders who have a shared interest in the outcomes the summit can potentially have on a more nutritious and sustainable future for the world.

September 21, 2021

The ability to nourish people amid unprecedented population growth of close to 10 billion by 2050 with escalating climate concerns takes center stage at the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) on Sept. 23.

Chobani to launch paper cups for yogurt alternatives

With this launch, Chobani is calling for greater paper recycling capabilities in the United States.

August 26, 2021

Chobani LLC said it is taking an important step toward a more sustainable future, announcing the planned launch of a paper cup for its yogurt alternatives. The paper cup marks a milestone in the company’s efforts to reduce plastic use and put more sustainable packaging on shelves across America.

US dairy shares environmental sustainability strides

National Dairy Council and other industry organizations are participating in global dialogues about reducing dairy’s footprint.

Gregory Miller

August 23, 2021

The United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) takes place in September with a goal to “launch bold new actions to transform the way the world produces and consumes food, as part of the Decade of Action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.”

‘Holistic health’ takes center stage in food and beverage choices

The COVID-19 pandemic has consumers seeking out foods and beverages with immunity-boosting powers and more.

Kathie Canning

July 30, 2021

According to “The Future of Nutrition, Health and Wellness,” a 2021 report from global market research firm Mintel, the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked rising interest in holistic health among consumers worldwide. That reality bodes well for the growth of immunity-supporting foods and beverages.

Barry Callebaut transitions to sustainably sourced cocoa, vanilla

The company’s North American ‘better-for-you’ portfolio will make the change.

July 19, 2021

Chicago-based Barry Callebaut Group said that its North American “better-for-you” portfolio is transitioning to supporting sustainably sourced cocoa and vanilla.

Sustainability enters the dairy supply chain spotlight

Dairy processors can appeal to the large base of eco-conscious consumers by emphasizing sustainability throughout their supply chains, but compliance can be complex.

Richard Mitchell

July 8, 2021

Taking steps to manage sustainability along the supply chain makes good business sense for dairy processors. Indeed, 2018 research by The Nielsen Co. LLC, New York, reveals that 81% of global consumers and 69% of those in the United States say that it’s very important or extremely important that companies implement programs to help the environment.

Sustainable ingredients go back to the source

Manufacturers can tell a sustainability story through their ingredient selection.

Anna Boisseau

July 6, 2021

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many consumers already read labels to confirm food items met their standards — whether in terms of sustainability or nutrition. However, the health and safety concerns that defined the tumultuous past year-plus cemented consumer interest not only in the source of the foods they eat, but also in the ingredients that make up such items.

California Dairies Inc. Launches farm-to-consumer sustainability effort

The cooperative said it assembled a team of experts in the field of sustainability across numerous priority areas: from environmental stewardship to employee welfare to animal husbandry and beyond.

June 30, 2021

California Dairies Inc. (CDI), the largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative in California and second largest in the United States, announced the formal launch of an initiative aimed at measuring, validating and further improving sustainable business practices.

The global cosmetics market is undergoing a major shift towards the use of natural bioactive ingredients as consumers grow more skeptical of traditional formulations and demand greater transparency and sustainability.

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