Minneapolis, MN—Flagstone Foods has announced that it is committed to sourcing 100% of its almonds from bee-friendly farms by 2025, revealing an opportunity to rehabilitate the sustainability image of almonds, according to GlobalData. “There has been backlash recently against the wide use of almonds due to their impact on bees...
Moonachie, NJ—LPS Industries has won the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey's (CIANJ) Environmental Leadership Award. This CIANJ award recognizes companies that are proactive in promoting environmental sensitivity in their operations or those that work to provide a means of lowering their carbon footprint. Specifically, the flexible packaging manufacturer was...
Sales of household cleaning and paper products have exploded over the last year. ECRM Connect’s General Merchandising programs are doing a major push to anniversary those sales for next year, allowing for brands to achieve the same results, if not better. The program helps brands push their products out through...
Arlington Heights, IL—Carlson has achieved Friend of the Sea certification for its fish oils, according to a press release. Friend of the Sea, a global certification standard for products and services that respect and protect the marine environment, recognized Carlson for it's commitment toward sustainability, the company announced. “Carlson...
London—Ecovia Intelligence has announced the finalists of the 2021 Sustainable Food Awards. Entries were made up of food & beverage brands, producers & processors, retailers & distributors, ingredient firms, and packaging & material suppliers. The virtual awards ceremony will take place on June 10, 2021. New Sustainable Product Finalists: Clif...
Great American Packaging has launched a compostable product line, which includes Breathable, Clarity, Laminate, and Barrier packaging alternatives. The products break down into non-toxic organic compounds in municipal compost systems in about six months, and are approved for food contact. 4361 S Soto St., Vernon, CA 90058, www.greatampack.com...
Boulder, CO—Palm Done Right has partnered with Denver Zoo to encourage consumers to Shop Smart to Save Sloths. Sloth populations are threatened by unsustainable harvesting of palm trees, as the animals naturally inhabit tropical forests in South and Central America that are affected by deforestation. Denver Zoo is launching a...
La Farge, WI—Organic Valley announced the results of its phase one life cycle assessment (LCA) designed to evaluate on-farm greenhouse gas emissions conducted by University of Wisconsin-Madison. The assessment revealed that, on average, the dairy farms of Organic Valley’s members have a smaller carbon footprint than average U.S. conventional and...
Ipanema Valley has introduced Banana Brownies, made from banana mass from imperfectly colored bananas grown in Brazil. The banana snacks are free of gluten, dairy, and peanuts, and contain no added sugar. www.ipanemavalley.com...
London, England—The upcoming Sustainable Foods Summit is set to discuss the future of plant-based and organic foods, according to a press release. There is growing consumer interest in this segment, and companies like Nestlé are taking note. The summit, organized by Ecovia Intelligence, will be hosted on a dedicated online...
