With the clean label trend now established, consumer interest increasingly is shifting to other aspects of clean food and drinks. Sustainability has emerged as a key driver, particularly with regard to packaging and plastics.

According to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, livestock is responsible for approximately 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Cows release methane, a greenhouse gas that traps the sun's heat and warms the planet, as a by-product of their digestion.

Ardent Mills, the premier flour and ingredient company, announced its new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program and Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) CSR Report. The new program expands on the company’s sustainability initiatives and is part of its continued commitment to positively impact the environment and local communities. 

Trends such as non-GMO, gluten-free, sustainability, and various popular diets, are expanding the use of non-mainstream whole grains and seeds as well as other plant sources.

Diageo, makers of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness, announced that it has created the world's first ever 100% plastic free paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood. The bottle will debut with Johnnie Walker in early 2021.

Omya has rebuilt and expanded its calcium carbonate production plant in Orgon, France, creating a substantially higher capacity for its functionalized calcium carbonate product platform, a new packaging line and an on-site warehouse. The modern facility produces the company’s mineral grades for food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic applications in accordance with the most stringent sustainability and quality standards.

As consumers are increasingly interested in sustainability and the environmental footprint of the foods they eat, the Almond Board of California (ABC) recognizes that it's important for manufacturers to be able to report on and communicate about their supply chain sustainability.

As a global ingredient and solutions provider, Tate & Lyle is reliant on crops, plants and natural resources to operate. We are acutely aware of the threat posed to the world’s land, water and air by modern day production and consumption, in line with our purpose – Improving Lives for Generations – we are committed to robust, urgent action backed by science to protect our planet’s natural resources for the benefit of future generations.

BlueNalu, Inc., a food technology company developing cell-based seafood products, announced several key strategic developments including a substantial expansion of the company’s operations, the hiring of a chief financial officer, and the enhancement of its R&D, project management, and engineering teams. 

Air Protein, a modern food company which makes meat from CO2 and renewable energy, received the Technology Pioneer Designation for its contributions in the field of food technology.