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Food companies, retailers convert sustainable talk into action

Brands that promote environmental initiatives can achieve measurable results through more sustainable inputs and products

Wayne Labs

April 15, 2022

With Earth Week occurring this month, consumers are especially in tune with sustainability issues related to climate change.

Burcon receives co-investment from Protein Industries Canada to develop food-grade proteins from sunflower seeds

April 11, 2022

Burcon NutraScience Corporation, developer of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, has received a co-investment from Proteins Industries Canada for the development of high-quality protein ingredients from sunflower seeds.

One common ingredient at industrial scale can cause odor problems for neighbors

Odor Control

Plant-based oils can neutralize odors at food facilities

With the available technology today, food processors can neutralize odors safely without covering them up—and with natural, safe substances

Laura Haupert, Ph.D., is the Chief Scientific Officer for OMI Industries

Dr. Laura Haupert

April 6, 2022

Many companies mismanage odors by attempting to cover up foul smells, but this is not an effective practice because simply masking odors is a temporary solution.

Chipotle is testing radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology

Supply Chain Traceability

Chipotle tests RFID technology for traceability through its supply chain

With suppliers signed onto the program, food is scanned as it leaves their premises, when it arrives at the distribution center and at individual restaurants

April 4, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has been testing radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to enhance its traceability and inventory systems

Klöckner Pentaplast plans a major expansion for its Beaver, West Virginia manufacturing site

Plant Expansions

Klӧckner Pentaplast to add rPET/PET capacity to its Beaver, West Virginia site

The multi-million dollar investment will grow the company's sustainable food packaging capabilities in North America

April 1, 2022

Klöckner Pentaplast has chosen its production facility in Beaver, West Virginia for a multi-million dollar production expansion project

Oatly transitions North American production facilities to 100% renewable electricity for 2021

March 31, 2022

Oatly Group AB announced that for 2021 its two North American production facilities, located in Millville, N.J., and Ogden, Utah, sourced 100% renewable electricity for the first time.

Miguel Patricio, CEO at Kraft Heinz (left) and Matias Muchnick, Co-Founder and CEO at NotCo

Scaling up plant-based products with artificial intelligence

This Kraft-Heinz/TheNotCompany, Inc. joint-venture has both the smarts and the manufacturing capabilities to push creative new alternative proteins to market

March 30, 2022

The Kraft Heinz Company and food tech start-up TheNotCompany, Inc. announced a joint venture designed to reimagine global food production and advance toward a more sustainable future.

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Bühler and Ardent Mills celebrate opening of new Port Redwing Mill in Florida

Strengthening supply chain agility and product consistency

March 30, 2022

Swiss technology group Bühler and Ardent Mills, a flour milling and ingredient company headquartered in Denver, Colo., celebrated the opening of Ardent Mills’ new Port Redwing Mill in Gibsonton, Fla.

Smart sensors/transmitters provide not only sensor data, but maintenance data as well

Smart Instrumentation

Increase insights and efficiency with smart instrumentation

By analyzing available instrument data, processors can improve their operational efficiency while performing proactive maintenance to reduce costly downtime.

Ola Wesstrom

March 27, 2022

In the age of Industry 4.0, professionals in many industries are going to great lengths to identify production-enhancing insights from their data.

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. will install solar panels with battery storage at six California locations

Solar Energy

Bimbo Bakeries USA announces multi-site energy conservation plan

Working in partnership with GreenStruxure, the company has announced concrete actions to meet sustainability commitments

March 25, 2022

Bimbo’s six California bakeries will install solar energy microgrid systems

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

circular packaging material for frozen and chilled food packaging

Sustainable Barrier Coatings Replace PFAS, PE and other Plasticized Materials in Packaging

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June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

July 23, 2025

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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