The company is also releasing its next Limited Release bar, a dark 80% Fiji from single estate Vanua Levu
August 31, 2018
The company is also releasing its next Limited Release bar, a dark 80% Fiji from single estate Vanua Levu with tasting notes of Green Tea/Cocoa/Pear/Malt. It is made with two ingredients: cacao and cane sugar.
Everything starts at the ground level. Initial distribution of ingredients was based on regional availability and classic preservation techniques. A return to roots is happening. When the farm-to-table trend hit restaurants, it was a game-changer. The landscape shifted, and specific farms were highlighted on menus. Farmers, in turn, gained name recognition for humanely raised poultry and meats, unique herbs, and heirloom varietals of corn, tomatoes, plums, and other produce.
While most consumers enjoy mushrooms largely for the flavor, the recognition of mushrooms as bearers of powerful chemical compounds that help protect against and even mitigate disease is triggering a surge in interest from product developers.
Kalsec releases its first social responsibility report
June 26, 2018
“We are excited to share this report highlighting our past and future ongoing commitment to social responsibility as part of the Kalsec vision to remain private and sustainable for the next 100 years,” says Dr. Scott Nykaza,CEO.
Over the past 20 years, California almond farmers have reduced the amount of water it takes to grow one pound of almonds by 33%
May 29, 2018
The study also reaffirms that growing almonds is a good use of water. According to study author and University of California, Davis researcher Fraser Shilling, “The study illustrates a balancing act. It’s not just that almonds use water, but that there are benefits you get with that use of water.”
As the primary global food value chain initiative for sustainable agriculture, SAI Platform has more than 90 members representing different parts of the value chain, including cooperatives, traders, retailers, processors and brand companies, and addressing all dimensions of sustainable agriculture globally. The SAI Platform is a member-driven organization that draws on the experience and expertise from its members to ensure that sustainable agriculture establishes itself as the answer to one of today’s important challenges.
Company identifies soil health and pollinator habitat restoration as fundamental commitments
April 24, 2018
Consumers want assurance that food has been grown in a responsible and sustainable manner – one that respects people, animals and the planet. This is important for business as well because food companies rely on the planet’s resources for the ingredients in their products.
MGP commits to renewable energy; 100% of electricity to come from wind
April 9, 2018
Through a three-year agreement that took effect April 1, the company has made a commitment to renewable energy through Westar Wind, a Green-e certified program offered by Westar Energy. As a result, total electric usage at MGP’s facilities in Atchison, Kan., and Lawrenceburg, Ind., will be offset by green energy provided by Westar’s wind resources in Kansas.
The Hershey Company announces half-billion dollar sustainable cocoa strategy
April 9, 2018
Cocoa For Good is expected to impact the lives of thousands of farmers in cocoa-growing regions with a focus on West Africa where about 70% of the world’s cocoa is grown.
Kerry uses Natural Products Expo West to release report on clean label consumer insights—by segment
March 8, 2018
Kerry surveyed more than 700 consumers to understand their opinions on nutrition, ingredients and sustainability and how these factors influence their opinions of clean label. The consumers were behaviorally segmented into five specific groups, each with a unique outlook on clean label. The report details the five segments and their respective demographics, adoption stage, relationship with clean label, their ingredient focus and avoidance patterns.