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Smithfield reveals new commitments in its 2020 Sustainability Impact Report

The protein supplier has announced it will reduce GHG emissions across its entire domestic supply chain 30 percent by 2030 as well as obtain 50 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, such as solar and wind power, over the same time period.
Sharon Spielman
Sharon Spielman
June 3, 2021
Smithfield Foods Inc. reports that its new carbon reduction goal will reduce the company’s GHG emissions by nearly 5 million metric tons—the equivalent of removing over 1 million cars from the world’s roads or planting 216 million new trees.
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COVID-19, social unrest spur facility security reviews

Processors turn focus to physical security to protect employees and food
June 1, 2021

COVID-19 has re-affirmed the need for design changes in food plants to help prevent spread. Processors are also re-evaluating their facilities’ security readiness.


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COVID-19 review: Shorter supply chains and reliance on 3D tools for remote walk-throughs

While supply chain problems were plentiful, this A&E firm was able to keep food industry projects going with high-tech devices
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
May 13, 2021

Recent trends caused mostly by the COVID-19 pandemic have put the squeeze on food processors and the supply chain to get food where it needs to go. Now as some states and cities are “opening up,” restaurants and other food service establishments are beginning to see their business increasing, which will mean a gradual shift in the supply chain—something that most processors and logistics providers will be able to handle, compared to a year ago when supply chains broke everywhere.


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