Singapore—Olam International Ltd. has released its 2020 Annual Report, titled "Unlocking long-term value and driving sustainable growth,” according to a press release. The report outlines the company’s financial and non-financial performance for the year, including how Olam navigated the pandemic and executed its strategic plan for sustainable growth, as well...
Marion, IA—Eco Lips has announced that it will donate a portion of the sales proceeds of its Eco Lips Plant Pod to environmental non-profit Trees Forever in order to plant trees in areas affected by 2020’s derecho windstorms around the Cedar Rapids area. “We are thrilled to receive support for tree planting...
Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing and WholeFoods Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua sit down with Ed Fletcher of Native Botanicals, Inc., to discuss the science of wildcrafting, the challenges wildcrafters face, pressing sustainability issues, and what industry members are doing to help safeguard the supply chain. Tune in to hear what actions suppliers, brands,...
San Clemente, CA—A new documentary, premiering on Earth Day, will give an inside look into how large corporations affect climate change, with the hope of inspiring consumers to shop smarter. Directed by Richard Yelland, Seeding Change takes a look at mission-based businesses that are working to fight poverty through Fair...
Wijgmaal, Belgium--Beneo is investing in a barge to transport rice starch from its Wijgmall plant, resulting in a 20% cut in CO2 emissions associated with inbound transport of rice and a reduction in local road traffic, a press release states. “At BENEO, we are always looking to improve our environmental...
Oslo, Norway—Kappa Bioscience’s workforce is now wholly carbon neutral, according to a post on LinkedIn. Kappa partnered with Ecologi to offset its employees’ carbon footprint by planting trees. According to Ecologi’s website, Kappa has planted 2,668 trees, for a carbon reduction of 193.37 tons—the equivalent of 479,751 miles driven in...
The Specialty Food Association met this January for their bi-annual meeting, and while it looked different than normal, it was still great. Following the success of their first virtual experience back in September 2020, they decided to host a second virtual event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While there...
Bristol, U.K.—Natracare and City to Sea have united to “wage a war” against plastic in menstrual products, according to a press release. There is no law requiring brands to disclose the ingredients in menstrual products, the press release states, which means that many people are unaware of how much plastic...
Lysaker, Norway—Aker BioMarine has launched “ambitious” sustainability goals for 2030, according to a press release. “We consider ourselves pioneers at Aker BioMarine, which for us means that we want to lead our industry in a more sustainable direction,” said Matts Johansen, CEO of Aker BioMarine, in the press release. “As...
Wildway has launched new packaging for its grain-free granola line. The move reflects the company’s sustainability initiative and is made using post-consumer recycled plastics. The new design also continues to reflect Wildway’s mission to get back to the wild, the company says. 10203 Kotzebue St, San Antonio, TX 78217, www.wildwayoflife.com...
