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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 […]

Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Sustainability News

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. […]

Posted inSustainability News, Independent Store News, Northeast

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 […]

Posted inSustainability News, Online Grocery Technology, West

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 […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Produce News, Southeast, Sustainability News

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 […]

Posted inPackaging News, Dairy News, Sustainability News, West

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 […]

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The Giant Co. Releases First Community Impact Report

Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company has introduced its first community impact report, “Living Our Purpose in 2021,” providing updates on its work to eliminate hunger, change children’s lives, heal the planet, support diversity, equity and inclusion and promote health and sustainability. All of The Giant Co.’s corporate social responsibility initiatives are centered around its purpose: “Connecting Families […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest, Sustainability News

Sysco’s Peck Wins 2022 Houston CIO Of Year

Sysco Corporation’s Tom Peck, EVP and chief information and digital officer, has been recognized as the 2022 Houston CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards winner in the Super Global category. The CIO of the Year ORBIE Award is a technology executive recognition program honoring the CIOs who are driving innovation and transforming Houston’s leading organizations. […]