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Mars Tackles Climate Change Across Iconic Brands

The company intends to invest more than $1 billion over the next three years to drive climate action

September 22, 2023

New Ipsos research reveals that nearly half of American adults (47%) think the responsibility to make change that influences climate change lies with multi-national businesses, like Mars.

SUSTAINABILITY

Coffee, Chocolate and Meat Strive Toward Sustainability

Responsibly sourced coffee, conscious company awards, net carbon zero beef are recent examples of brands working to adopt sustainable models

June 15, 2022

Today, the global food system is under tremendous pressure. It's estimated that two out of three people are undernourished, and we're at risk of not meeting the United Nation's SDG Goal No. 2: ending hunger, achieving food security, and improving wellbeing and sustainable agriculture by 2030. It's clear that progress is slow-moving, but there are some tangible strategies that the food industry can implement to overcome the challenges facing today's food system.

PACKAGING

Nestlé Integrates Sustainable Packaging Into New Product Designs

Chastity McLeod, director of technical packaging, Nestlé USA, discusses the company's mission to apply sustainable packaging strategies to iconic brands

January 27, 2022

Nestlé USA is committed to making 100% of its packaging reusable or recyclable by 2025 and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions footprint. Leading its charge to make food and beverage packaging “fit for purpose” is Nestlé US director of packaging Chastity McLeod.

Sustainability Required

The demand for and supply of sustainable food products rose last year even as total spending on food fell

David Feder , RDN

October 28, 2021

This Saves Lives Kids Oatmeal, GranolaPop

New breakfast products are free from gluten, dairy, nuts, eggs, soy, and shellfish

August 5, 2021

Like all This Saves Lives products, every purchase sends life-saving food aid to a child suffering from severe acute malnutrition anywhere in the world.

Guayakí Yerba Mate Beverage Company Names New CEO

Stefan Kozak, former Red Bull North America CEO, added to team in order to further drive company's growth and sustainable operations

April 30, 2021

Guayakí, a maker of yerba mate beverages, announced that Stefan Kozak will be its new CEO, taking over for one of the company's founders Chris Mann, who will move to its board of directors. Kozak is the former CEO of Red Bull North America. Under his leadership, it grew to become the second-largest non-alcoholic beverage brand in the United States.

Kroger to Offer Recycling Program Supported by TerraCycle

Program now enables customers to recycle nearly 2,500 products from Kroger private-label brand portfolio

April 22, 2021

Newly expanded Kroger Our Brands Recycling Program is the first program of its kind and advances the retailer’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social and environmental impact plan.

Kashi Joins 1% for the Planet, Strengthening Commitment To Environmental Causes

Breakfast brand pledges to donate 1% of annual sales for a better world

April 21, 2021

Kashi, a pioneer in natural foods, announced that it has officially joined 1% for the Planet, committing to the donation of 1% of Kashi annual sales to nonprofit organizations that support a variety of environmental causes. Kashi is dedicated to making eating well easy through foods that are better for both people and for our planet.

Tate & Lyle Sets Out Purpose in New Publication

The interactive booklet describes Tate & Lyle’s purpose, what it means to its employees and how it’s being lived across the organization

December 18, 2020

Tate & Lyle PLC, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, underlined its commitment to its purpose of Improving Lives for Generations with the publication of a new booklet entitled ‘Improving Lives for Generations: Introducing our Purpose.’

General Mills Releases 2020 Global Responsibility Report

General Mills and its Foundation enable 5.5 billion meals, commit to advancing regenerative agriculture

April 21, 2020

General Mills released its 2020 Global Responsibility Report, highlighting progress made on the company’s long-term global commitments. The annual update, which marks 50 years of reporting for the company, outlines significant progress against and investments in four priority areas: Food, Planet, People and Community.

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