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California's Almond Industry and the Buzz Around Sustainability

California's almond industry documents its sustainability journey—involving everything from water use to bee protection measures
June 26, 2020
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.
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Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future with $5.9 Million Research Investment

California almond farmers continue long history of using research as the catalyst to evolve their practices, continuously challenging themselves to do more
December 11, 2019
The Almond Orchard 2025 Goals Roadmap outlines the almond community’s sustainability journey in four goal areas, as well as the metrics that the industry’s progress will be measured against.  
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California Almonds’ Water Footprint Smaller than Global Average

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.”
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PepsiCo Launches 2025 Sustainability Agenda

At least two-thirds of its global beverage portfolio volume will have 100 calories or fewer from added sugars per 12-ounce serving
October 18, 2016
PepsiCo, Inc. announced an ambitious global sustainability agenda designed to foster continued business growth in a way that responds to changing consumer and societal needs. The company's efforts, which focus on creating a healthier relationship between people and food, include specific 2025 goals to continue transforming PepsiCo's food and beverage product portfolio, contribute to a more sustainable global food system and help make local communities more prosperous.
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