Rather than waste meat byproducts and misshapen produce, “ugly” foods are finding a home as nutrient-rich ingredients in pet food.

In the 1960s no matter the retail store, the most-often used methods of bringing goods home were paper/Kraft bags, cardboard boxes or hand-carry—no plastic bags until the 1980s in most developed countries.

Plant-based foods are ubiquitous in the market today, and at the core of that category is plant-based meats. 

Danone has been busy. The company reported a return to growth across all categories in the second quarter after posting a 6.6% net sales increase on a like-for-like basis. 

Global commodities trader Cargill reported a 17% rise in revenue in fiscal year 2021, owing to raised prices for agricultural products. 

The Coca-Cola Company witnessed net revenues accelerate by 42% in Q2 this year, driven by ongoing recovery from the pandemic in several markets.

ADM reported strong Q2 results, with net earnings of $712 million and adjusted net earnings of $754 million. 

At the end of 2020, Mars announced its acquisition of Kind North America, a maker of healthy granola and energy bars.

Tyson Foods recorded sales of $11.30 billion in Q2, an increase from 2020’s results of $10.89 billion. 

AB InBev reported a strong performance in Q2 after organic revenue grew by 27.6% to $13.53 billion.