Energy and Environment

A team from the University of Illinois has engineered potato to be more resilient to global warming, showing 30% increases in tuber mass under heatwave conditions.

Countries must start curbing emissions immediately, according to the UN Emissions Gap Report 2024.

Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, has announced its partnership with PepsiCo, with a fleet of digitally optimized electric trucks live in Memphis, Tennessee.

Sustainable farming is making headlines after researchers discovered a unique connection between organic farming and carbon storage in soil, according to an article posted on Phys.org.

PepsiCo is strengthening its commitment to agricultural innovation and sustainability by announcing two pivotal job openings at its Plano headquarters. The company is seeking a Potato Storage Research & Best Practices Manager and a Senior Manager – Best Practices & Sustainability to drive forward its initiatives in crop quality and environmental stewardship.

Newterra has announced its contribution to a groundbreaking wastewater reuse system as part of a major expansion of a leading Canadian potato processing facility.

When Alison Sklarczyk earned her animal sciences degree from Michigan State University, she didn’t intend to go into potato farming.

McCain Foods is embarking on an expansion of its network of Innovation Hub farms across North America.

With a focus on making fries and making strides, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. issued its fifth annual Global Sustainability Report, providing updates on the company’s performance against key sustainability and people initiatives during its fiscal year 2023.

J&J Green Paper has announced that its revolutionary JANUS® barrier technology is being used by Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee and a local packaging supplier in Argentina.

Washington State's potato farmers are leading the charge in sustainable agriculture. They harness the state's rich resources to produce high-quality crops while preserving the environment for future generations.

The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) announced the release of its 2023 North American Potato Sustainability Assessment Report, communicating sustainability results gathered from 420 growers representing 589,120 potato acres across the U.S. and Canada. 

On World Soil Day, December 5, the Soil Health Institute (SHI) released a free phone application, Slakes, to empower and engage citizens around the world to measure aggregate stability.

As the country prepares for the highly anticipated solar eclipse, SunChips® is stepping into the spotlight.

In the ever-evolving landscape of packaging, where sustainability takes center stage, Fox Packaging's team actively monitors the market, its trends, and most importantly, supply chain needs.

Uglies Kettle Chips has now 'rescued' 25 million pounds of 'ugly potatoes' that have gone into making the brand’s upcycled Uglies Kettle Chips.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scrapped a plan opposed by farm groups to mandate the tracking of greenhouse gas emissions in company supply chains, all the way down to family farms. 

Kellanova has announced that the maker of Pringles® is on track to reach its goal of creating a climate-positive future