Articles Tagged with ''sustainability''

New initiative aims for more climate-friendly dairy supply chain in Chesapeake Bay watershed

Land O’Lakes Inc., The Hershey Co. and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay collaborate on ‘Sustainable Dairy PA’ initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve water quality on local dairy farms.

June 29, 2021

The Hershey Company, Land O’Lakes Inc. and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay said they are partnering to implement on-farm best management practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Celebrating sustainability successes in dairy processing

Dairy processors share some recent sustainability projects — and their impressive results.

Kathie Canning

June 28, 2021

Food and beverage manufacturers have made great strides during the past couple of decades when it comes to sustainability, and dairy processors are no exception. In fact, many — if not most — dairy processors have set ambitious sustainability goals and are working hard to attain them.

Dairy plants seek sustainability solutions

Dairy processors have a plethora of options to green up their operations.

Anna Boisseau

June 24, 2021

A company’s environmental sustainability story — or lack thereof — is increasingly influencing consumer purchasing habits. In fact, a recent survey from IBM Institute for Business Value found that 54% of consumers “are willing to pay a premium for brands that are sustainable and/or environmentally responsible.”

Dairy processors’ sustainability initiatives are more important than ever

The COVID-19 pandemic actually heightened consumers’ sustainability concerns.

Kathie Canning

June 18, 2021

One might think that consumers would have put sustainability on the back burner amid the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that appears to be far from the case.

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy names winners of 10th annual Sustainability Awards

Almost 80 winners from more than 270 nominees have been recognized over the past decade.

June 14, 2021

The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program — celebrating its 10-year anniversary — has a new class of seven winners that demonstrate excellence in sustainability and contributions to the industrywide 2050 Environmental Stewardship Goals, as well as positive efforts in communities.

TC Transcontinental Packaging sustainability award

TC Transcontinental Packaging wins sustainability award

The company was lauded for its Integritite PCR collation shrink film.

June 7, 2021

Chicago-based TC Transcontinental Packaging said it was named the winner for Innovations in Sustainability in this year’s Flexographic Technical Association Sustainability Excellence Award competition for its Integritite post-consumer recycled (PCR) collation shrink film.

Go with the eco-friendly flow in dairy processing operations

Dairy processors are in a position to reduce water and energy volumes, but taking advantage of the opportunities will require the proper attitude.

Richard Mitchell

June 4, 2021

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important subject for dairy processors. With more operators seeking to “go green” to meet the growing eco-focus by consumers, retailers, and business partners, the ability to reduce wastewater and energy during production can cut costs while enhancing a company’s “eco halo.”

IDFA issues environmental sustainability trade principles

The association urges the U.S. government to proactively protect U.S. dairy trade.

May 18, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it issued the industry’s first-ever “U.S. Dairy Trade Principles on Environmental Sustainability,” a critical and proactive step as the global community rallies around climate change and initiatives begin to impact international trade.

Episode 4 – Sustainability: More than a buzz word

May 14, 2021

Melissa Mattilio, consumer marketing manager for Turkey Hill, joins us for episode four of the "Let's Talk Dairy" podcast. She speaks about the company's efforts in sustainability, including the Turkey Hill Clean Water Partnership, which recently won an award from the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.

Chobani debuts ‘Next Bite’ podcast

The podcast highlights changemakers who are re-examining how consumers eat when it comes to the farm, table and community.

April 26, 2021

Dairy processor Chobani LLC, Norwich, N.Y., said it is collaborating with T Brand at The New York Times to debut a new podcast called “Next Bite.”

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.

Join the husband-and-wife team, Rich and Heather Draper, of the Ice Cream Club Inc., who have implemented food safety practices for more than 40 years, for this fascinating and educational webinar.