Articles Tagged with ''sustainability''

Sustainable ingredients go back to the source

Manufacturers can tell a sustainability story through their ingredient selection.

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.

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.

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