Maple Leaf Foods claims to be carbon neutral

Lee Kum Kee awarded LEED Platinum certification for Xinhui production base July 21, 2020

Lee Kum Kee, an Asian sauce provider, has announced that its Xinhui Production Base was awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification.

Diageo to launch Johnnie Walker in 100% plastic-free, paper-based bottle July 13, 2020

Diageo, makers of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, and Guinness, has created a 100% plastic-free and paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood.

Cargill highlights progress protecting South American forests June 30, 2020

As part of its commitment to sustainably nourish the world, Cargill has released its mid-year report on its progress toward building a deforestation-free soy supply chain.

USDA funds sustainable agricultural systems projects June 24, 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) has announced a $90 million investment in research projects seeking to improve the sustainability of the U.S. food supply.

U.S. nonprofit, Zambian farm supplier partner to boost crop yields June 22, 2020

According to Reuters, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP), an American nonprofit organization, has launched a $40 million joint venture with African Green Resources (AGR), one of Zambia’s top farm suppliers, to boost crop yields and food security as farmers struggle to access finance amid the COVID-19 pandemic.