January 29, 2012
Wisconsin’s Heartland Farms Presented with NPC’s 2011 Environmental Stewardship Award
Dick and Jeremie Pavelski of Heartland Farms were presented with the prestigious 2011 Environmental Stewardship Award at the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2012 Annual Meeting, held January 6-7, 2012, in Orlando, Fla.From the archive
January 27, 2012
Oregon Potato Company pays EPA penalty for failing to report ammonia release
Oregon Potato Company failed to report an anhydrous ammonia release at their facility in Warden, Washington and will pay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency a $66,235 penalty.From the archive
January 16, 2012
Sustainability: It's the right thing to do
They all had slightly different ways of expressing it, but when panelists at the Potato Expo 2012 discussed sustainability, their message came down to three words known as the triple bottom line: people, planet, profit.From the archive
December 21, 2011
New Simplot plant in Idaho could cut pollutants
The new JR Simplot potato processing plant in Caldwell could emit less pollution than the facility it will replace, according to an air quality permit application.From the archive
December 05, 2011
Frito-Lay seeks $585,000 break on water bills
Frito-Lay is asking Vancouver for $585,000 in water bill credits over three years, which the company says will help it make $15 million to $25 million in investments at its Fruit Valley plant. [This is Vancouver in Washington, US, not in British Columb...From the archive
December 02, 2011
Frito-Lay Electric Delivery Trucks Hit the “Green” Streets of Orlando
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America announces ten new electric trucks will be rolling out in Orlando. These electric delivery trucks will ultimately be part of the largest planned fleet of commercial all-electric trucks in North America.From the archive
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November 15, 2011
Local Food Is No Small Potatoes: Farmers Rake In Almost $5 Billion
It's easy to think of local food as a diversion for people with plenty of time and money — something that could never be a major source of food in a globalized world. But the number $4.8 billion might change that perception. American farmers say they'...From the archive
November 09, 2011
Simplot plans New Potato Processing plant in Idaho, closing 3 existing plants
The J. R. Simplot Company is planning to build a state-of-the-art potato processing plant in Caldwell, Idaho, with site preparation anticipated to begin next May and start-up expected by spring of 2014.From the archive
October 20, 2011
McDonald's commits to sourcing sustainable palm oil
McDonald’s Corporation today announced its membership in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). This membership represents significant progress in the company’s commitment to source palm oil only from RSPO member companies.From the archive
October 09, 2011
Publicidad despierta apetito infantil por la comida chatarra
Los anuncios de comida tienen una potente influencia sobre las elecciones alimentarias de los niños, pero los padres pueden reducir ese efecto, según un estudio reciente. Incluyó a 75 niños entre los tres y los cinco años que vieron dos dibujos animad...From the archive
October 05, 2011
Frito-Lay Casa Grande facility now reaches 'Near Net Zero' criteria
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America division today celebrated the success of its most ambitious environmental sustainability project to-date by announcing that its Casa Grande, Arizona, facility has reached 'near net zero'. From the archive
September 28, 2011
The state of the (US) restaurant industry
After several years of recession-fueled retrenchment, attendees of the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operator conference (MUFSO) were focused on the future and a return to growth as they posed questions to top chief executives in the industry Tuesday at MUFSO...From the archive
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September 28, 2011
Gold Dust Potato Processors Completes Solar Power Initiative
The last two solar power generating stations of Gold Dust and Walker Brothers' Solar Initiative have been activated by Pacific Power and Light. The two solar stations are located at potato storage cellars outside of Merrill.From the archive
September 22, 2011
Conagra Foods publishes 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG), one of North America's leading packaged food companies, today released its 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report, providing a detailed look at the company's efforts.From the archive
September 09, 2011
PepsiCo Named Top Food and Beverage Company in 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index
PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) today announced its inclusion in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI). PepsiCo is ranked as the number one company in the DJSI Food and Beverage Supersector, the only company based in the United States to earn a t...From the archive
September 08, 2011
ConAgra Foods Recognized in Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG), one of North America's leading packaged food companies, today announced that it will be added for the first time to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America. One of the world's most recognizable sustain...From the archive
August 25, 2011
Food Processing Awards ConAgra/Lamb Weston 2011 Green Plant of the Year
ConAgra Foods/Lamb Weston sweet potato processing plant in Delhi was recognized as "2011 Green plant of the Year"in a contest organized by FoodProcessing.com. The plant was selected by readers from three finalists: Faribault Foods' main pl...From the archive
August 04, 2011
Wal-Mart turns up heat on sustainability goals
Wal-Mart appears to be stepping up efforts to measure sustainability among its produce suppliers and is using some tools developed by the Stewardship Index for Specialty Crops. In a recent presentation to some industry members at the 2011 Sustainable ...From the archive
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