Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance report and shared its new long-term ESG strategy and framework to benefit people and the planet, and to help create a more resilient, equitable food system. “As a grocery retailer, Kroger is committed to advancing positive impacts for people and our planet […]
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Food Lion Goals Support Industry-Leading Sustainability Effort
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion is making new commitments to help customers know how and where their food is sourced, reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions across all layers of the retailer’s operations and eliminate waste through all parts of the food supply chain. This is in addition to several other initiatives and goals […]
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Publix Donates $125K To Arbor Day Foundation To Plant Trees
For the fourth year in a row, Publix donated $125,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 125,000 trees in two damaged Florida watersheds: the Withlacoochee River Watershed and Little Orange Creek Preserve. The donation brings the five-year total to more than $600,000 donated to plant 605,000 trees, funded entirely by proceeds from the sale […]
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SEG Unveils Corporate Social Responsibility Commitment
Southeastern Grocers, parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, recently released its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report announcing its achievements and ongoing commitment to fostering stronger communities, offering better products and doing its part to create a more sustainable planet. “Our associates, customers and communities are at […]
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The Giant Co., Rodale Institute Form Partnership To Support Sustainability
To support ecologically safe farming, sustainable retailing and efforts to eliminate hunger, Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. has formed a partnership with Rodale Institute, a leading voice in developing solutions for the regenerative organic movement. Widely recognized as a founder of the modern organic movement, Rodale Institute has been a global leader in regenerative organic agriculture for […]
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The Bumble Bee Seafood Co. Adds Hushka To Leadership Team
The Bumble Bee Seafood Co. has added Dr. Leslie Hushka to its senior leadership team as SVP of global corporate responsibility. Hushka will be responsible for leading the 120-year-old company in its efforts to protect and restore the health of the world’s oceans as it continues to work to close gaps on some of the industry’s […]
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J.M. Smucker Co. Introduces Evolved Set Of ESG Priorities
The J.M. Smucker Co., based in Orrville, Ohio, has introduced an evolved set of environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities to reflect its sharpened focus on addressing issues that impact the quality of life of millions of people and pets. “The quality of life of too many people and pets is suffering because they lack […]
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The Giant Co. Launches Partnership With HowGood
Online grocery customers at The Giant Co. can now access an easy-to-use environmental and social impact rating system powered by HowGood. “Our new partnership with HowGood reinforces our commitment to healing the planet – whether it’s through greater product transparency or reducing waste,” said Manuel Haro, VP of strategy and communications for The Giant Co. “We […]