Friend of the Earth and Friend of the Sea mandate 30% plant-based menus, cage-free sourcing
The global sustainability certifiers have updated certification standards for 500+ restaurants, hotels, and food service operators, positioning the program among the strictest sustainability standards in the hospitality sector.
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Puregold integrates sustainability across operations through waste reduction
The Philippine supermarket chain has launched sustainability initiatives including a sachet-collection program, community education partnerships, and GRI-based ESG reporting, positioning the 794-store chain as a leader in Philippine grocery retail sustainability.
Seafood industry commitments to fish welfare lag behind measurable outcomes, FAIRR Index shows
An assessment of 20 leading seafood companies reveals a significant gap between animal welfare policy commitments and actual outcomes, with the sector averaging just 26% in animal welfare performance, despite increasing regulatory scrutiny and operational risks from high mortality events.
SaladStop! Group targets 60% plant-based protein sourcing across global operations
The fast-casual restaurant group operating 80+ locations across Asia has committed to sourcing at least 60% of its protein from plant-based ingredients across all global operations, embedding protein diversification into its Net Zero 2030 commitment.
Walmart achieves 99.9% certified sustainable coffee sourcing, advances deforestation goals
Walmart reported FY2026 progress including the elimination of synthetic dyes and additional ingredients from private brand foods, 99.9% sustainable certified coffee sourcing, and verification of 97.3% South American beef farms as deforestation-free.
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Coca-Cola expands refillable glass and PET Bottles to 14% of portfolio volume
Coca-Cola and its bottling partners are expanding refillable glass and PET bottle offerings to 14% of global beverage volume, with major infrastructure investments in France, Ecuador, Austria, and Asia supporting standardized universal bottles and local collection systems designed to reduce packaging waste.
Some major U.S. food manufacturers are quietly abandoning their cage-free commitments
An analysis of U.S. food manufacturers' cage-free sourcing performance reveals stark contrasts between companies fulfilling their commitments and those quietly abandoning them.
