Items Tagged with 'food waste'

Conagra Brands’ latest Citizenship Report outlines progress across its four-pillar strategy, from product transparency and responsible sourcing to climate targets and community impact. The update reflects how major food companies are embedding sustainability into core operations while aligning with evolving consumer and stakeholder expectations.

The company outlines progress on sustainability goals, from ingredient changes to emissions reductions. The report signals how large CPG players are aligning innovation with environmental and consumer priorities.

With more than 5 million tons of food waste diverted and growing retailer demand, upcycling has evolved from a sustainability niche into a strategic growth engine. As consumer trust rises and certifications expand, 2026 will bring deeper integration across supply chains, product innovation and ESG reporting.

On Sept. 29–30, the Upcycled Food Foundation hosts its second Global Symposium, featuring international research and insights on upcycled food. The event coincides with the UN’s International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, amplifying the call for global food systems change.

Climate change, economic pressures, and shifting consumer priorities are reshaping how food and beverage companies approach sustainability. Success will hinge on delivering products that are environmentally responsible, competitively priced, and easy for consumers to adopt into daily life.

Upcycled Food Month showcased how food industry leaders are turning waste into impact—and driving growth through innovation and sustainability.upcycl

Upcycling has the annual potential to reduce 5.56M Metric Tons CO2e (total emissions) and particularly reduce 71k Metric Tons CH4 (highly potent methane - food waste is a top source) as well as save 557B gallons of water by diverting 1.94M Tons of food in the US alone as measured by ReFED. 

Nearly half (48%) of respondents correctly believe these labels signal when a product begins to decline in quality. Another 29% see them as an indication of food safety risk, while 17% interpret them as the exact day the food should be discarded.

This innovative bar transforms overlooked plant parts—like watermelon rinds and seed free apple cores—into a nutritional goldmine, delivering 13g of fiber from 12 whole plants in every bite.

This Leadership Award recognizes a high-impact organization that has transformed agriculture through its unique products and has encouraged greater business, environmental, social and governance sustainability.