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Del Monte Foods Upcycled Certified Green Beans

In 2020, the company re-directed 600,000 pounds of surplus green beans to products that nourish people while reducing greenhouse gas emissions

November 19, 2021

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According to the USDA, food waste is estimated to represent 30-40% of the food supply each year, which has devastating consequences for people and the planet.

Processors Embrace New Packaging, Ingredient Practices to Boost Sustainability Appeal

Today, the challenge is all about making the entire product lifecycle sustainable—from agricultural practices to resource-efficient factories to food waste and packaging waste reduction

Lu Ann Williams

October 28, 2021

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Innova Market Insights identified “The Sustain Domain” among Innova’s Top Ten Trends for 2020. Innova also included it among this year’s top trends and themed it as “Transparency Triumphs.” This recognizes the need for efficient communication of “ethical” and “green” credentials.

Regrained Receives Upcycled Food Certification

Vanguard of the upcycled food revolution recognized for its trailblazing leadership in creating a new ingredient category to help end food waste

June 16, 2021

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SuperGrain+® was the first of many ingredients developed for ReGrained’s food manufacturer and foodservice customers, with others including oats from milk production and pulp from juicing.

Food Industry Thought Leader to Lead New Georgetown McDonough Leadership Program

Leadership Solutions for Health + Prosperity to work to solve public health and social problems

June 11, 2021

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To address these major issues, Business for Impact at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business is launching a new industry leadership initiative that will bring together food executives, non-profit leaders, government regulators, and the public health community to put teeth into advancing actionable, real world solutions.

Kerry: Consumer Concerns

Kerry unveils consumer research confirming growing consumer expectations of food safety

April 2, 2021

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Kerry has released findings from its latest research on North American consumer attitudes, behaviors and purchasing choices as they relate to food safety, sustainability and preventing food waste.

Two Good 'Good Save' Yogurt

The new product line uses Verified Rescued Produce™ to create lower sugar yogurt products with the goal of reducing food waste at the farm level

December 22, 2020

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Danone North America's Two Good® Yogurt is tackling food waste with the introduction of its Good Save™ product line, wrapping a year of commitment to positive impact for people and the planet for the brand. In partnership with Full Harvest®, Two Good 'Good Save' uses Verified Rescued Produce™ to create lower sugar yogurt products with the goal of reducing food waste at the farm level.

Mantrose-Haeuser: Protect Produce

Semperfresh coatings help reduce plastic packaging, food waste

February 7, 2020

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The coatings slow down the respiration and diffusion of carbon dioxide and oxygen of the produce, creating a modified atmosphere inside the fruit tissue which helps in delaying the ripening process.

Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat Bread Debut Simply Small Line

Simply Small is available in Honey Oat and White with Whole Milk varieties

July 12, 2019

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With only 10 slices per bag, Simply Small fights food waste by meeting the needs of single-person households by providing them with just the bread they need.

Mintel identifies four key foodservice trends for 2019

Four Your Consideration

Amanda Topper

April 8, 2019

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In the year ahead, the foodservice landscape will evolve, driven by increased awareness around social and environmental responsibility and innovation in technology-enabled customer service.

Practical Innovation: Ingredient Upcycling

Practical Innovation utilizes leftover grapes to create O.Vine, a spring water infusion with the “spirit of wine”

March 22, 2019

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Food waste varies from one category to another. Several examples involve canned vegetables, jams, frozen vegetables, as well as the baby food purée, baked goods, pasta sauces and wine industries.