Articles Tagged with ''sustainability''

US dairy industry advances journey to net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Nestlé makes commitment to help make sustainability more accessible and affordable to farmers.

October 13, 2020

Signaling bold climate change action, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, Rosemont, Ill., unveiled the Net Zero Initiative, an industrywide effort that will help U.S. dairy farms of all sizes and geographies implement new technologies and adopt economically viable practices.

Chocolate sheds its ‘guilty pleasure’ reputation

Chocolate suppliers offer guilt-free indulgence, thanks to healthier formulations and sustainable sourcing.

Anna Boisseau

October 12, 2020

You could say that chocolate and dairy are a match made in heaven, though some of today's health-minded consumers consider the duo sinful indulgence.

Dairy’s affordability is a key sustainability consideration

Affordability needs to be part of the conversation around sustainable food systems.

Gregory Miller

September 3, 2020

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?

DFA aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 30% by 2030

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.

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Saputo Cheese USA Inc. makes sustainability updates to Treasure Cave and Frigo packaging

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.

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy announces 2020 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award winners

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.

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Fuji Oil Holdings, Blommer Chocolate Co. launch new cocoa sustainability initiatives

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.

Danone Institute North America to award grants to advance sustainable food systems

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.

The link between your refrigeration equipment and the environment

Earth Day is April 22, and dairy brands could mark the day by ensuring their refrigeration footprint is climate-/earth-friendly.

Randy Skyba

April 20, 2020

Earth Day is April 22. We’ve come a long way in protecting our planet, but still have a long way to go.

Silk's strict allergen-control practices

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

Kathie Canning

April 8, 2020

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 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.