Ralphs and Food 4 Less, subsidiaries of The Kroger Co., recently announced the installation of a photovoltaic solar power array at the company’s 300,000-square-foot bakery facility in La Habra, California. The La Habra Bakery rooftop installation features nearly 3,000 solar panels, which can produce enough energy to power 240 homes for a full year. And that’s […]
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Kimberly-Clark Introduces A Detailed 2030 Sustainability Strategy
Irving, Texas-based Kimberly-Clark recently announced its new 2030 sustainability strategy and goals, which are aimed at addressing the social and environmental challenges of the next decade. The company committed to improve the lives and well-being of one billion people in underserved communities around the world with the smallest environmental footprint. “These extraordinary times remind us why our purpose […]
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FourKites Plans Global Virtual Conference On Supply Chain Sustainability
FourKites, a real-time supply chain visibility platform, will host the largest ever virtual conference focused on supply chain sustainability at the end of March in Chicago. Presenters will include Dr. Dirk Holbach, corporate SVP of Henkel Global Supply Chain B.V.; Meghan Stasz, VP of packaging and sustainability at Consumer Brands Association; Dustin Braun, senior director […]
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Smile Coffee Werks Launches Commercially Compostable Coffee Pods
Smile Coffee Werks, based in Darien, Connecticut, has unveiled compostable coffee pods made from renewable raw materials with over a 12-month shelf life. The patented technology utilizes a plant based, BPA-free cup and top. The pods are compatible with Nespresso classic style coffee makers, BPI-certified and commercially compostable in 12 weeks. Made from renewable plant-based […]
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Diestel Family Ranch Introduces Sous-Vide Turkey Meatloaf
Diestel is introducing its Sous-Vide Turkey Meatloaf as an easy-to-prep dinner solution for families. Available in traditional and Florentine flavors, the fully-cooked turkey meatloaf is made from butcher-quality, whole-muscle cuts to deliver authentic turkey flavor and premium texture. The sous-vide cooking method ensures a moist and tasty loaf every time, all while making it simple […]
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Chosen Foods Celebrates Roots With New Brand Identity
Chosen Foods, a producer of 100 percent pure avocado oil and creator of avocado-inspired kitchen condiments, has created a new brand identity. In collaboration with Gestalt Brand Lab and Red Door Interactive, the three San Diego-based organizations spent more than two years zoning in on the new brand direction. With new packaging and a fresh brand ethos, […]
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Graphic Packaging Int’l. Launches PaperSeal Innovation To Increase Recyclability
Graphic Packaging International has launched a new line of PaperSeal trays, offering brands and retailers the opportunity to replace Modified Atmosphere (MAP) and Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP) plastic trays with a new barrier-lined paperboard alternative. The development of the innovative PaperSeal food tray solution aligns with the company’s Vision 2025, leveraging its sustainability profile to expand and […]
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New York-Based Seemore Meats & Veggies Launches Nationally
New York-based Seemore Meats & Veggies, a “vegetable-forward” meat company, has launched its first line of products. The sausages combine whole ingredients, responsibly raised meat sourced from humanely raised-certified farms and up to 35 percent fresh vegetables. Founded by fourth-generation butcher Cara Nicoletti and food veterans Erin Patinkin, co-founder of Ovenly, and Ariel Hauptman, Seemore Meats […]