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Cargill, Minneapolis, teamed up with The Nature Conservancy, Arlington County, Va., and Nestlé Purina PetCare Co., St. Louis, Mo., to launch a 3-year water project to improve the sustainability of the beef supply chain.

When it comes to grapes, the challenge is that they begin to deteriorate as soon as they are picked. So extending grape shelf life is critical to helping grocery stores save money and to also address the food waste issue.

The research showed that people who eat more fruits and vegetables tend to cause more food waste because the produce usually spoils sooner.

Processors have options when it comes to managing water and utilities, and understanding how those options can be taken advantage of is critical to achieving savings in energy, water and the money required by both of those things.

Unilever has announced a partnership with start-up company Ioniqa and the largest global producer of PET resin Indorama Ventures to pioneer a new technology that converts PET waste back into virgin grade material for use in food packaging.

Starbucks wants to bring a fully recyclable and compostable cup to the market within the next three years.

The 2018 Good Food Expo in Chicago gathered together a collection of speakers, chefs, farmers, entrepreneurs, investors, buyers, sellers and consumers who are interested in improving the food system for a better future.

To mark World Water Day last week, PepsiCo and The Nature Conservancy announced new projects to conserve and replenish water in the Southwestern United States, marking the next stage of their multi-year national collaboration.

Whether it's been pursuing LEED certification, energy efficiency, saving water, or the role of equipment in meeting sustainability goals, each of those stories has had one thing in common: No matter what you do from a planning or an equipment standpoint, bad operations can undo everything.

It's no secret that e-commerce differs from traditional retail outlets, with more touchpoints involved before a product reaches a customer. And thus, the changes in shopping habits will also mean packaging and supply chain challenges.