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Octubre 16, 2019

Frito-Lay Transforma Fábrica De California En Un Modelo Ecológico Incomparable

Snack company Frito-Lay aims to replace all of its existing diesel-powered freight equipment with zero-emission (ZE) and near-zero emission (NZE) technologies at its Modesto, California manufacturing and distribution facility.

McCain announces Farms of the Future initiative to advance sustainable farming practices

Septiembre 25, 2019

McCain Foods announces Farms of the Future initiative to demonstrate feasibility of sustainable farming

McCain Foods has announced its commitment to a new innovative program, Farms of the Future. The goal of the program is to advance sustainable farming practices by helping to demonstrate their scalability and their economic viability.

Septiembre 23, 2019

McCain Foods joins OP2B, an initiative to enhance biodiversity in agricultural supply chains

McCain Foods joins the 'One Planet Business for Biodiversity' (OP2B) coalition as a founding member. This initiative to protect and restore biodiversity in agricultural supply chains was launched today at the United Nations Climate Action Summit

Septiembre 19, 2019

Thomas Fresh launches a line of Alberta grown potatoes

Canadian potato grower, shipper and packer Thomas Fresh launches a unique line of Alberta grown potatoes

Marzo 27, 2019

Bill Gates: 'We should discuss soil as much as we talk about coal'

In the latest addition to his blog (https://www.gatesnotes.com), Bill Gates highlights that in order to fight climate change, we need to look beyond decarbonizing the way we generate electricity. We need to look at agriculture for example...

Biogas from potato waste cuts reduces greenhouse gas emissions Cavendish Farms french Fry plant

Diciembre 29, 2018

Biogas from potato waste cuts greenhouse gas emissions Cavendish Farms French Fry Plant

Potato Processor Cavendish Farms in New Annan, Prince Edward Island, turns potato material not suitable for french fries into biogas, reducing the plant's dependency on fuel oil by 30 per cent.

Octubre 23, 2018

Cavendish Farms selects TOMRA's Eco Steam Peeler for its potato processing plant in Alberta

Cavendish Farms, one of the larger potato processors producing frozen french fries in North America, is equipping its new, state-of-the-art production facility in Lethbridge, Alberta with TOMRA’s Eco steam peelers.

Agosto 28, 2018

Environmentally friendly farming practices used by nearly 33% of world’s farms

Nearly one-third of the world’s farms have adopted more environmentally friendly practices, while continuing to be productive (sustainable intensification), according to a global assessment by 17 scientists in five countries.

Sustainable Food Policy Alliance intend to change US Policies on Food and Farming

Julio 12, 2018

Sustainable Food Policy Alliance to drive progress in US Policies on Food and Farming

Four of the largest food companies in the United States have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organization focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities, and the planet.

Julio 04, 2018

Colombia: La mayor amenaza para los páramos es la papa

Este tipo de cultivos es nocivo para el suelo por los químicos que utiliza.

Marzo 21, 2018

McDonald's commits to targets for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction

QSR chain McDonald’s has announced it will partner with franchisees and suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to McDonald’s restaurants and offices by 36% by 2030 from a 2015 base year in a new strategy to address global climate change.

Research into sustainable management practices to increase fertilizer efficiency receives support from the Canadian Government

Noviembre 21, 2017

Research: How can we increase fertilizer efficiency?

The government of Canada last week announced a $1.8 million investment in a research project at the University of British Columbia that includes the development of beneficial management practices for increasing the efficiency of fertilizer use in potatoes.

Pepsico confirms ambitious new GHG emission targets are in line with keeping global warming below two degrees Celcius

Mayo 14, 2017

Pepsico confirms its new emission targets keep global warming below two degrees Celcius

PepsiCo has today confirmed that its ambitious new target for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction has been verified and approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative as being in line with what climate science says is necessary to keep global warming below two degrees Celsius.

Octubre 18, 2016

PepsiCo Launches 2025 Sustainability Agenda

PepsiCo, Inc. has announced an ambitious global sustainability agenda designed to foster continued business growth in a way that responds to changing consumer and societal needs.

Agosto 04, 2016

Frito-Lay's Compressed Natural Gas Truck Fleet helps reduce Carbon Footprint

Manufacturer of Potato Chips and Savory Snacks Frito-Lay reached a major milestone this month when its compressed natural gas (CNG) truck fleet logged more than 100 million miles driven on routes across the United States.

Octubre 19, 2015

McDonald's: Working Together to Address Climate Change

Today, McDonald's Corporation was one of 81 American Companies joining in the “American Business Act on Climate” pledge.

Octubre 19, 2015

White House Announces Commitments to the American Business Act on Climate Pledge

Today, the White House will announce new commitments from companies from across the American economy who are joining the American Business Act on Climate Pledge.

Conagra Foods 2015 Corporate Sustainability Report

Septiembre 24, 2015

Conagra Foods publishes 2015 citizenship (CSR) report

ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced it has issued its 2015 Citizenship Report. The report tracks progress on the company's three-pronged Citizenship platform: Good Food, Stronger Communities and Better Planet.

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