Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi and Jason Hart, CEO, have issued a letter to customers announcing a new commitment to eliminate all plastic shopping bags from stores by the end of 2023. The company believes this will remove 4,400 tons of plastic from the environment every year. The full letter from Hart can be found here. Aldi […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Releases 2021 ESG Report
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has published its 2021 “Environmental, Social and Governance Report,” highlighting the grocer’s ongoing progress in growing its business sustainably and responsibly. “I’m very pleased with the meaningful achievements we made on our ESG initiatives in 2021,” said Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market. “Our accomplishments reinforce the commitment of […]
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CBA Reports Inflation, Sustainability Expectations To Shape CPG Future
The Consumer Brands Association highlighted three major trends in its CPG Outlook 2022 report that will inform the remainder of the year for the CPG industry. Inflation: More than a year of skyrocketing costs to make and ship products will be exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, furthering inflation and prolonging the supply chain crisis. Work Revolution: COVID-19 […]
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NJFC Releases Statement On Plastic Bag Legislation And Implementation
The New Jersey Food Council and Linda Doherty, president and CEO, issued a statement May 4 in response to the recent plastic bag legislation passed. “After many years of being in the middle of policy discussions on single-use paper and plastic bags, and polystyrene, this landmark plastic legislation, signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Nov. […]
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Weis Markets Issues 2021 Sustainability Report
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has announced its continued progress toward reducing the company’s overall environmental impact. The company’s progress is reported in the new 2021 Weis By Nature Sustainability Report, which details Weis Markets’ efforts to conserve resources, embrace green design and exemplify social responsibility. The company has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent since […]
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Sprouts Announces First Sustainability Vendor Summit
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market will host its first Our Brands focused Sustainability Vendor Summit June 21-24 as part of the company’s commitment in bringing responsibly grown and sourced food to our customers. The virtual event, hosted in partnership with ECRM and RangeMe, will allow Sprouts to discover new suppliers to support the expansion of Sprouts branded […]
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Publix Donates 50M Pounds Of Produce From Farmers To Food Banks
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has donated more than 50 million pounds of produce as part of its initiative to support farmers and food banks in the Southeast. Launched in response to farmers being forced to discard produce they could no longer sell due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix began purchasing produce directly from impacted farmers and donating […]
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Clover Sonoma Receives Sustainability Award For Packaging Innovation
Petaluma, California-based Clover Sonoma received recognition for its first fully renewable milk carton and post consumer recycled gallon milk jug in the U.S. through California Creamery Operators Association’s first sustainability award. In addition, Clover Sonoma released its 2021 Impact Report, highlighting achievements and progress in sustainable packaging, carbon footprint reduction and social justice issues. Sustainability […]