Energy and Environment

 Conagra Foods
September 24, 2010

Conagra Corporate Responsibility Report: Good for you, for the community, for the planet

ConAgra Foods has released its 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report
Frito-Lay
September 23, 2010

Frito-Lay Modesto Powers Snack Factory With Help From the Sun

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America Modesto, Calif., manufacturing facility is building on its environmental sustainability efforts by installing an innovative cylindrical solar photovoltaic (PV) system on its rooftop.
September 01, 2010

More organics ending up in the basket

Organic foods are making a larger impact in consumers’ shopping choices in 2010, according to the results of Whole Foods Market’s annual Food Shopping Trends Tracker survey, conducted online in June by Harris Interactive.
AldiCarb: EPA and Bayer Cropscience reach agreement to terminate all uses
August 25, 2010

AldiCarb: EPA and Bayer Cropscience reach agreement to terminate all uses

EPA and Bayer CropScience, the manufacturer, have reached an agreement to end use of the pesticide aldicarb in the United States.
 Frito-Lay
August 24, 2010

Frito-Lay Perry facility to achieve LEED Gold Certification for existing buildings

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay Perry, Ga., facility today became the state's first building to be awarded LEED® for Existing Buildings (EB) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), as verified by the Green Building Certification Institute ...
 Sunchips
August 19, 2010

Frito-Lay on 'loud' SunChips biodegradable chip package: 'That's what change sounds like'

The world’s first 100 percent biodegradable chip packet – designed by Frito-Lay for its SunChips brand – has come in for criticism from Facebook members, with more than 30,000 agreeing the new packaging is too loud.
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August 13, 2010

Sustainable Packaging Industry to Reach $142B by 2015

The global market for sustainable packaging is forecast to reach $142.42 billion by the year 2015, according to a new report.
July 20, 2010

Burner upgrade at Simplot's Caldwell potato processing plant benefits performance

To reduce energy consumption and costs, the J.R. Simplot Company completed a project several years ago that increased the efficiency of the steam system at its potato processing plant in Caldwell, Idaho. The project was based on an evaluation, performe...
Frito-Lay
June 21, 2010

Frito-Lay to expand in Killingly, CT, preserve 500 jobs

Governor M. Jodi Rell has announced that the state is providing a $3 million Urban Act grant to help snack chip maker Frito-Lay North America expand and improve its operations in Killingly, preserving more than 500 jobs.Frito-Lay evaluated a number of ...
June 08, 2010

PepsiCo adopta un sistema innovador para reducir el consumo de agua en Reino Unido: la extrae de las papas que utiliza

La multinacional de alimentación y bebidas PepsiCo ha anunciado que reducirá su consumo de agua en Reino Unido mediante un método innovador, consistente en extraerla de las patatas que utiliza para elaborar algunos de sus productos y reciclarla para su...
Exhibits and Attendance Up at 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
May 31, 2010

Exhibits and Attendance Up at 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

Both attendee and exhibitor numbers showed positive growth at the 91st annual NRA Show. The increases highlight the NRA Show's position in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
May 16, 2010

Organic snacks taste better - if you typically buy organic

Following results of a study by the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab shows how labeling may stimulate purchase and consumption:   Fifty four college students were randomly assigned to try cookies that were labeled ‘organic’ or cookies that had no...
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 Walmart
May 13, 2010

Walmart releases 2010 sustainability report

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 Kettle Brand Potato Chips
May 06, 2010

Kettle Brand® Expands Restoration of Native Wetlands on Grounds of Salem Potato Chip Factory

Freeing stream beds from aggressive Himalayan blackberries and planting native vegetation, the Kettle Brand® is marking National Wetlands Month by restoring an additional wildlife habitat in its Oregon backyard. A long-time steward of federally design...
May 03, 2010

Providing Nitrogen for organic potatoes

Conventional potato growers can topdress commercial fertilizer to meet a growing potato crop's need for nitrogen, but certified organic growers don't have that option. Meeting the crop's nitrogen needs during the transition period from conventional to...
 Conagra Foods
April 28, 2010

Conagra sustainable Development Awards: Park Rapids and Quincy Lamb Weston facilities recognized

ConAgra Foods announced today the winners of its 2010 Sustainable Development Awards, an internal awards program created to recognize outstanding achievements integrating sustainability into business practices while also sharing best practices across the company.
April 25, 2010

Walker Brothers potato farm received NPC Environmental Stewartship award

Walker Brothers has received one of two Environmental Stewardship Awards from the National Potato Council.  Along with a farm in Washington State, Walker Brothers farm was praised for their leadership in habitat conservation for wildlife as well as pro...
Organic Trade Association
April 22, 2010

2009 US Organic Food Sales up 5.1% to $24.8 Billion

U.S. sales of organic products continued to grow during 2009 despite the distressed state of the economy, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) revealed today in releasing findings from its 2010 Organic Industry Survey. In fact, organic product sales in...

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