The Hershey Co. was recognized for its continuing commitment to environmental stewardship in Newsweek’s 2015 Green Rankings. Out of the top 500 U.S. companies named, Hershey placed No. 6, moving up 40 spots from last year’s ranking. “Hershey’s commitment to operating sustainably dates back to the early days of the company when our founder, Milton […]
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Raley’s And Partner Break Ground On Newest Urban Farm
Raley’s Family of Fine Stores and the Center for Land-Based Learning have partnered on the groundbreaking of the Food for Families Urban Farm. This unique partnership offers new pathways to developing urban farms in West Sacramento, California, thereby increasing access to fresh local produce, promoting community sustainability, encouraging volunteerism and stimulating educational opportunities. Twenty-five percent of the […]
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Campbell Among Most Sustainable Corporations In The World
Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell Soup Co. has been named to the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list by Corporate Knights, a media, research and financial products company, for the third year in a row. Campbell is one of 20 U.S. companies included in the Global 100. The Global 100 drew companies from […]
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Ocean Mist Farms Honored For Innovation In Water Reuse
Ocean Mist Farms was honored by the WateReuse Association and Research Foundation for its unique and successful water reuse partnerships at the 2014 One Water Innovations Gala on Sept. 28 in New Orleans. “The WateReuse Association and Research Foundation works to promote water sustainability through research and education,” said Mike McCullough, the recycled water program […]
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Architect Romero Innovates Grocery Store Design
While the 2013 NGA Show was filled with retailers and wholesalers, many of those companies have worked with api(+) (Architecture Plus International) to improve their store designs. In an interview with Bob Reeves of The Shelby Report, Juan Romero, CEO and founder of api(+), discussed his company and the important work the firm does for […]