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As a part of the program, unsold and non-donatable food and beverage products from USCS’s California locations are brought to Divert’s Integrated Diversion and Energy Facility in Turlock, Calif.

Companies delivering climate solutions have a vital role in enabling emissions reduction across the economy. But current frameworks don’t always reflect this, and if we fail to account for their positive impact, we risk slowing down the very progress we need to accelerate.

Together, the companies aim to deepen supply chain resilience, support positive outcomes for farming communities by helping them implement regenerative practices, and unlock new opportunities for advancing sustainable agriculture at scale.

Plastic pallets and plastic totes provide enhanced durability and reusability, making them the sustainable option for manufacturers looking to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining high hygiene standards.

This effort also supports Cargill’s climate goals, which include a 10% reduction in operational emissions by this year.

FOOD ENGINEERING recently spoke to Arborea founder and CEO Julian Melchiorri, as well as Dr. Kalyan Chatakondu, global commercial director, about the company’s Biosolar leaf technology, turning microscopic plants into valuable food ingredients, and its partnership with ABInBev.

Placed next to a manure lagoon, the bioreactor consumed biogas continuously for more than a month and converted over 85% of the methane from manure on-site without the need for pre-treatment of the gas or any external sources of energy.

Through its net-zero carbon emissions pillar, the company implements a strategy covering all three scopes of emissions, focusing on the use of renewable energy, reducing fossil fuel consumption and collaborating with its value chain to reduce indirect emissions.

Faced with rising ESG expectations, carbon reduction mandates and consumer pressure for climate-conscious sourcing, companies are reevaluating every link in their supply chain. Yet one of the most fuel-intensive, labor-constrained and congestion-prone areas often goes overlooked: yard operations.

The definition of clean label is evolving to include not only natural ingredients but also decarbonization, reductions in virgin plastic packaging, cleaner processing, energy efficiency and more.