Mars invests $1 billion to slash 50% emissions by 2030
This is part of the company's Net Zero Roadmap, which aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Nestlé launches pilot program to create a low-carbon fertilizer out of cocoa shells
If successful, the project could produce up to 7,000 tons of sustainable fertilizer for farmers in Nestlé UK’s wheat supply chain.
Encouraging food delivery customers to skip cutlery can dramatically decrease plastic waste
A Chinese study shows that “green nudges” can increase the frequency of no-cutlery orders by 648% and prevent 3.26 million metric tons of plastic waste.
Edible, transparent and biodegradable: A new alternative to plastic food packaging
Researchers at The Chinese University of Hong Kong have developed a new sustainable packaging material out of soy protein isolate.
TreeHouse Foods sets ESG goals to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
Other targets include lowering water usage, cutting food loss and waste, and having 100% of packaging be recyclable, reusable or compostable.
Albertsons focuses on lowering carbon emissions, tackling food waste in 2023 ESG report
The grocery giant is taking significant steps through its Recipe for Change framework, which outlines strategies and goals to facilitate positive impact.
New Deakin University packaging prototype extends product shelf life, maintains food safety
Deakin University researchers are utilizing native Australian essential oils to develop a prototype for antimicrobial food packaging, combating food wastage and illness.
Warmer freezers can reduce energy consumption without damaging food products
A new study by Nomad Foods shows that storing frozen food at minus 15 C instead of the industry standard of minus 18 C could cut freezer energy consumption by more than 10%.
Cargill adopts real-time satellite monitoring to measure deforestation risks
The sensors provided by geospatial sustainability company Satelligence will identify deforestation risks and breaches across Cargill’s global soy, palm oil, and cocoa supply chains.
Papa Johns embraces new sustainable practices to reduce carbon footprint, improve efficiency
Papa Johns reinforces its commitments to reusable packaging, monitoring energy levels, and managing surplus food in its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Highlights report.
