Valatie, NY—Tierra Farm has attained B Corp status, raising it to the ranks of “purpose-driven, progressive companies in the B Corp community,” according to a press release, a community that includes companies like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry’s, and Dr. Bronner’s. The B Corp designation has been awarded to fewer than...
Denver, CO—Ardent Mills has signed a 25-year agreement with US Solar to purchase an expected 1.8 million kWh annually, under a subscription plan supporting US Solar’s solar gardens in Goodhue County, Minnesota, according to a press release. Ardent Mills has a mill in Minnesota, Hastings Mill, and while the solar...
Geneva, Switzerland—The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) convened in Geneva to present Climate Change and Land: an IPCC special report on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems. The report represents over 7,000 papers, 107 lead authors, 96 contributing...
Burlington, VT—Sunsoil has joined 1% for the Planet, committing to donate 1% of its annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment. This makes Sunsoil the largest nationally-distributed CBD oil brand to partner with the group, and lets it continue its mission of supporting people, plants, and planet.
La Farge, WI—Organic Valley announced in a press release that the construction of three community solar projects is complete, making the co-op the largest food company in the world to be 100% renewably powered. Organic Valley set forth their commitment in 2017, and collaborated with OneEngergy Renewables and the Upper...
London--Ecovia Intelligence, a research, consulting & training company that focuses on global ethical product industries, has released a report outlining key outcomes from the European edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit, which took place in Amsterdam in June. Highlights from the report, which were announced in a press release: The...
Italy--Friend of the Sea (FOS) announced that Neptune Wellness Solutions, a turnkey provider of marine oils and other wellness products, earned certification for sustainable practices. With this certification, Neptune Wellness can display the Friend of the Sea eco logo-on company marketing material. “We congratulate Neptune Wellness Solutions on their commitment...
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ—Diana Food has been named runner-up in the Sustainable Ingredient category at the 2019 Sustainable Food Awards, according to a press release. Diana Food’s carrot juice powder was recognized as an innovative product that has a taste profile twice as intense as a more conventional product, allowing manufacturers...
Wayzata, MN—Cargill is launching BeefUp Sustainability, an initiative that will help it achieve a 30% greenhouse gas intensity reduction across its North American beef supply chain by 2030. The opt-in initiative is designed to engage a diverse set of stakeholders including producers, customers, and innovators, according to a press release.
Denver, CO—Ardent Mills released its annual Sustainability Report for Fiscal 2019. The company’s goals include zero hunger, responsible consumption and production, and climate action, three of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Highlights of the report include: The launch of a comprehensive zero waste program, which encompasses 12 facilities. The...
