Sustainability: Page 21


  • Labatt recyclable beer carrier rings
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    Labatt USA debuts recycled, photodegradable plastic beer carrier rings

    The packaging comes as a European consortium of CPG companies announced last week the world's first enzymatically recycled plastic bottles.

    By Samantha Oller • June 28, 2021
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    4 dairy milk facts that might surprise you

    Dairy is so much more than meets the eye – or should we say tastebud?

    June 28, 2021
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    Trendline

    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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    Fueling the future of food and sustainable farming through AgTech innovation

    U.S. soybean farmers drive innovation to improve on-farm sustainability.

    June 28, 2021
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    Mondelēz's Triscuit is the latest brand to embrace traceability

    The snacking giant said the transparency pilot, which allows consumers to follow the journey of white-winter wheat from fields in Michigan to the bakery, is the first of its kind for the company.

    By June 25, 2021
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    EPA explores aligning 2030 food waste goal with UN target, official says

    Preventing food waste at the source remains a priority over simply diverting it from disposal, panelists said during a discussion on setting and reaching national food waste targets, part of the recent NYC Food Waste Fair.

    By Maria Rachal • June 21, 2021
  • Impossible Foods received a CN label, putting it in the market to be served in public school cafeterias.
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    Deep Dive

    How Impossible Foods is getting Gen Z interested in plant-based meat

    With its products in public school cafeterias and a teen-focused website that connects animal agriculture to global warming, the company aims to feed and educate the next generation.

    By June 21, 2021
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    How The Live Green Co. reformulates products using modern technology and ancestral wisdom

    The buzzy Chilean startup has garnered a lot of attention with its Charaka algorithm, which recommends plant-based and sustainable alternatives for highly processed ingredients.

    By June 17, 2021
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    ReGrained's flour earns Upcycled Food certification

    Processed from spent grain used to make beer, the company said the product contains more fiber and protein than whole-grain flours, and uses less water to produce.

    By Samantha Oller • June 17, 2021
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    Alcohol maker Two Trees formed to tap into rapid-aging technology

    The new company, a merger of three businesses, will use the controversial practice panned by industry traditionalists to make vodka, whiskey and other offerings.

    By Lauren Manning • June 16, 2021
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    Leftovers: Alkaline water maker wants to be Badass; Just add water and oil for Jada's plant-based meat

    The new beverage brand sources its nutrient-rich water from melting glaciers, and Torani creates an allergen-free chocolate hazelnut flavor.

    By Food Dive staff • June 11, 2021
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    Tyson pledges to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050

    The meat producer's initiatives include eliminating deforestation in its global supply chain and using 50% renewable energy in its U.S. operations by 2030. 

    By Lauren Manning • June 10, 2021
  • A steak made from Rhiza, Better Meat Co.'s fermented analog, sits on a cutting board with the company's logo.
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    The Better Meat Co. unveils mycoprotein fermentation line

    During the past three years, the company has been secretly developing a 13,000-square-foot plant where it can produce thousands of pounds each month of the protein, which can serve as a beef, chicken or seafood substitute.

    By June 8, 2021
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    Danone partners with upstart to create food derived from the pongamia tree

    Terviva's deal with the French CPG giant could provide a major boost for ingredients extracted from the plant that it says is more sustainable than other oilseed crops, such as palm and soy. 

    By May 27, 2021
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    Vertical farming company Bowery raises $300M, valuing firm at $2.3B

    Investors have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into indoor agriculture as demand for freshly grown, locally produced offerings has soared among consumers.

    By May 25, 2021
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    Leftovers: Gatorade lightens up for rehydration; Airly crackers take a bite out of climate change

    PepsiCo's latest sports drink offers more electrolytes with less sugar, while McCormick puts the Thanksgiving feast in a more portable, snackable form.

    By Food Dive staff • May 21, 2021
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    Chr. Hansen Natural Colors changes its name to Oterra

    The new identity, which comes after the company's acquisition of Secna Natural Ingredients, places an emphasis on sustainable sourcing for food coloring.

    By Barbara Smith • May 20, 2021
  • Starbucks coffee cherries carried in baskets by people walking outside from farm to port.
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    Organizations partner to create fair-pricing model for coffee growers

    The Verified Living Income program will help farmers determine how much they need to receive for their beans in order to earn a living wage.

    By Lauren Manning • May 20, 2021
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    Oatly CEO sees a long runway for growth on its Wall Street debut

    As the Sweden-based company with a valuation of $10 billion enters the markets, Toni Petersson plans to add more manufacturing capacity to meet the global demand for oat milk.

    By May 20, 2021
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    Consumers are more confident about healthy eating as pandemic impacts wane, study says

    The International Food Information Council's 16th annual report on consumer attitudes and priorities found some predictable shifts and some surprises. 

    By May 19, 2021
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    PepsiCo is making 'a much bigger play' for sales in the burgeoning plant-based market

    The CPG giant has made several acquisitions and introduced new products in an effort to scale quickly and build what it hopes will become household names in the category. 

    By May 19, 2021
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    Dissolvable beverage startup Tea Drops raises $5M

    The DTC company, which offers organic "bath bombs for tea," has drawn investor attention with its sustainability focus and female ownership.

    By Lauren Manning • May 17, 2021
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    Lard makes a comeback as trends play to the maligned fat's strengths

    The once-out-of-favor ingredient is finding its way into more recipes as the idea of fat in moderation gains acceptance and consumers aim to reduce waste by using more of the animal.

    By May 13, 2021
  • Pulpex's and Stora Enso's paper bottles
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    Diageo's Pulpex partners with Stora Enso to ramp up paper bottle production

    The sustainable packaging company, which has PepsiCo and Unilever as partners, is planning for mass production of its wood fiber packaging in 2022. 

    By Barbara Smith • May 12, 2021
  • Mondelez, 12 Tides, kelp, snackfutures
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    From keto doughnuts to kelp, Mondelez aims to accelerate growth in well-being snacking

    The inaugural class for its SnackFutures' CoLab includes entrepreneurs making everything from allergy-friendly and low-sugar offerings to plant-based crisps and vitamin-infused candy.

    By May 10, 2021
  • Chobani announced it had Fair Trade Certified yogurt in May 2021.
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    Chobani launches first-ever Fair Trade Certified yogurts

    The CPG company and Fair Trade USA collaborated to build a platform for other dairy providers to work toward getting the seal on their own products.

    By Lauren Manning • May 7, 2021