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Food rescue in the cold chain

GCCA initiative connects food recovery community with temperature-controlled logistics companies.

October 3, 2023

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has had food waste on its radar screen for some time. Global issues relating to the pandemic, wars, supply chain challenges and inflation have increased concerns over food loss, waste and insecurity.

California Dairies takes major step toward carbon neutrality

CDI has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, and Skyven's decarbonization solutions are helping them meet that goal, the companies said.

September 28, 2023

Skyven Technologies and (CDI) announced they have successfully implemented three state-of-the-art decarbonization technologies.

Opportunities abound in the dairy-alternative market

Oat-based and pea protein are two hot industry segments.

Brian Berk

September 20, 2023

The global dairy alternatives market was valued at $23 billion in 2021 and is estimated to reach $65.33 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%, according to Pune, India-based Straits Research.

Organic Valley embarks on project to sequester carbon

Organic Valley Carbon Insetting Program (OVCIP) is doubling in size with the aid of a U.S. Department of Agriculture Climate-Smart Commodities grant and is already winning awards, like three placings in Fast Company's World Changing Ideas program.

September 6, 2023

Organic Valley and its small organic family farms have begun working with more than 15 technical partners to lower on-farm emissions and turn organic dairy farms into a part of the solution for combatting climate change.

EPA, Hershey and Land O'Lakes team for sustainability initiative

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, in collaboration with Land O’Lakes Inc., will use funds to promote the adoption of practices that support local and regional environmental goals with dairy farmers.

August 22, 2023

The EPA and Hershey announced the joint commitment of $2 million to support local dairy farmers.

KRAFT makes major change to Real Mayo and MIRACLE WHIP packaging

The Kraft Heinz Co. announced a new goal in 2023 to reduce the use of virgin plastic in its global packaging portfolio by 20 percent by 2030.

August 18, 2023

Brands will transition packaging to 100-percent recycled content in the United States beginning in 2024, in an effort to eliminate approximately 14 million pounds of virgin plastic.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas to offer many new features

Sustainability Central stage among several new show additions.

Brian Berk

August 14, 2023

PACK EXPO, the most comprehensive packaging and processing event in North America, is set to return to the Las Vegas Convention Center from Sept. 11 to 13.

PROVA promotes an ethical supply chain in Madagascar

PROVA continues to invest in quality-of-life initiatives supporting over 10,000 Malagasy people, the company stated.

August 11, 2023

Its Sustainable Vanilla Program, focused in the Sava region of Madagascar, offers customers a range of organic extracts with a customized approach.

Tellus receives BPI certification

The certification means all Tellus plant fiber products meet the rigorous third-party standards set by BPI, the leading third-party verifier of ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards for compostable products in North America, Tellus stated.

July 28, 2023

Certification confirms that its products contain no added PFAS.

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DOVE Ice Cream teams with Mien Studios for sustainable clothing line

Influenced by the brand’s DOVEBAR Vanilla Ice Cream with Milk Chocolate and DOVEBAR Raspberry Sorbet with Dark Chocolate, the limited-edition line comes in a decadent cerulean blue and a vibrant magenta, along with rich, dark chocolate inspired brow

July 28, 2023

The sets include chic tanks, classic button-down blouses and wide-leg pants in on-trend pajama styles, and can be worn on the town with friends.