Sustainability: Page 2


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    Redefining food processing for a sustainable future

    BAADER revolutionizes food processing with innovative, sustainable solutions for quality and efficiency.

    March 17, 2025
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    Mars pledges $27M to slash dairy emissions

    The confectionery giant is partnering with New Zealand-based dairy co-operative Fonterra to fund more sustainable farming practices.

    By Kelly Stroh • March 6, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    Consumer confusion holds back sales of natural and organic products, research finds

    Three-quarters of Acosta survey respondents said they recently bought at least one natural or organic item, but 40% think the terms mean the same thing.

    By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 24, 2025
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    How food and beverage manufacturers are making more sustainable organic waste decisions

    For food and beverage manufacturers, distributors and retailers, food waste is inevitable and with regulations frequently changing, it can be hard to keep up.

    Feb. 10, 2025
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    Diageo to build $415M alcohol plant in Alabama

    The Guinness maker is expanding operations in the South, saying the facility will improve its sustainability footprint and reduce transportation times.

    By Feb. 3, 2025
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    Nestlé opens $675M beverage factory, distribution center in Arizona

    The facility, which is creating 300 jobs, will produce creamers for several brands, including Coffee mate, Natural Bliss and Starbucks. 

    By Jan. 31, 2025
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    Texture, innovation and mindful eating take center stage in 2025

    The food industry is entering an exciting new chapter in 2025 driven by Gen Z’s ability to dictate food trends through social media platforms.

    By Jennifer Olmstead • Jan. 13, 2025
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    Building a resilient food system begins at the farm

    Regenerative agriculture plays a critical role for building the resilience of our food system to feed a growing global population.

    By Brooke Hokana Hansen, Vice President, Sustainability, Cargill Agriculture & Trading • Jan. 6, 2025
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    Inside the race to save Florida’s oranges

    The state’s citrus industry is expecting one of its lowest production levels on record after recent hurricanes. But promising new science to address a devastating tree disease is giving growers hope.

    By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Jan. 2, 2025
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    Q&A

    A food guide to shrinking the climate crisis

    Mark Easter, a Colorado State University researcher, examines the impact on everything from cover crops and shellfish to meat and dairy by focusing on one ingredient and crop at a time.

    By David Silverberg • Jan. 2, 2025
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    5 ‘disruptive’ trends in ingredients and flavors for 2025

    Using AI to analyze social media, recipes, menus and shopping patterns, Tastewise predicts consumers will be looking for bold flavors like Hawaij and black lime. 

    By Judy McGuire • Dec. 19, 2024
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    Unilever finds its fast-growing Talenti line is anything but vanilla

    Behind innovative flavors such as Alphonso Mango Sorbetto and Caramel Cookie Crunch Gelato, sales have nearly doubled since 2014, outpacing the broader ice cream category.

    By Dec. 10, 2024
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    Coca-Cola lowers ambition with new 2035 packaging sustainability targets

    The goals cover packaging design and collection. The move follows an August statement that it was “behind plan” to meet certain 2030 goals.

    By Maria Rachal • Dec. 6, 2024
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    Mondelēz VC arm invests in cocoa-tech company Celleste Bio

    The Cadbury and Toblerone maker was among the investors who participated in a $4.5 million financing round for the developer of cell-cultured cocoa.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
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    Ingredients in Focus: Teff

    The superfood of the future could come from a tiny grain with a giant nutritional profile.

    By Jennifer Lawinski • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Ingredients in Focus: Specialty ingredients

    The category has been a buzz word in recent years. But what are they? Why are they rising in demand? Above Foods CEO gives Food Dive his perspective.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 14, 2024
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    USDA cuts soybean production outlook. Will it help prices?

    The department is no longer expecting harvest to break new records, but surpluses will still pressure farm profits.

    By Nov. 11, 2024
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    New product development gives way to networked product development in F&B

    Are long-established approaches to new product development keeping up, or is it time to try something new?

    Nov. 11, 2024
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    Campbell’s and Kind receive USDA support to advance regenerative agriculture for key ingredients

    The soup giant secured $3.4 million in USDA funding for tomato growers in California and Kind Snacks announced milestones for sustainable almond farming.

    By Nov. 4, 2024
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    Ingredients in Focus: Pea protein for nutrition shakes

    Ingredion’s new innovation, Vitessence Pea 200 D, is targeting the sports beverage space.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 31, 2024
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    Molson Coors completes 4-year upgrade of Colorado brewery

    The Coors Banquet brewer said the modernization effort will result in less waste and help it save money.

    By Oct. 21, 2024
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    Nespresso’s marketing and sustainability maven on her dual role

    Jessica Padula discussed acting like a luxury brand and how to navigate growing ESG backlash at Advertising Week New York.

    By Peter Adams • Oct. 11, 2024
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    Ingredients in Focus: Hurricane Helene batters pecans and shines light on the southern crop

    The recent storm shows why farmers and manufacturers need to be proactive for the next disaster, according to the CEO of pecan milk brand PKN.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 10, 2024
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    Tyson sued over ‘climate smart’ beef and other ‘greenwashing’ claims

    The meat company’s sustainability commitments are deceiving consumers, according to the Environmental Working Group.

    By Nathan Owens • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Catching mackerel in the Shark Tank: How Fishwife became a sensation

    The brand upended the $2.6 billion U.S. tinned fish market by touting its sustainability and transparency attributes while using distinctive packaging.

    By Judy McGuire • Sept. 20, 2024