Sustainability

McCain Foods Farm of the Future Canada attracts the attention of the entire supply chain

June 20, 2022

McCain Foods announces its second Farm of the Future. Location: South Africa

McCain Foods Limited has unveiled plans for a second Farms of the Future in South Africa, as part of its drive to cut carbon emissions and tackle the impacts of climate change.

McCain Foods (NZ) - Timaru is switching from coal to wood chips for its frozen french fries

June 14, 2022

McCain Foods (NZ) - Timaru is switching from coal to wood chips for its french fries

A NZD 5.6 million (about USD 3.5 million) project to eliminate CO2 emissions and reduce demand for heating fuel at McCain’s Timaru factory will soon use woodchips to make their frozen french fries.

June 12, 2022

McCain India Releases the Second Edition of India Sustainability Report 2021 - Together-Towards Planet-Friendly Food

In line with its sustainable strategy and alignment to the Sustainable Development Goals, McCain Food (India) launches the second edition of the India Sustainability Report 2021 titled- 'Together-Towards Planet-Friendly Food'.

The McCain Polish factory in Strzelin to operate with 100% green electricity : A landmark in McCain’s sustainable transition and renewable electricity journey

June 10, 2022

McCain Strzelin Potato Processing Plant in Poland to operate with 100 percent green electricity

On UN World Environment Day (June 5th) and McCain Sustainability Week (June 6-10), the Canadian potato processor reached a key milestone in its Planet Friendly Food Journey

June 02, 2022

How the humble potato is already helping end world hunger

Consumed by more than a billion people worldwide, including many of the world’s poorest, potato has long been one of the most important crops to avert hunger.

May 31, 2022

Minister McConalogue opens the 11th World Potato Congress in Ireland

The Irish Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, officially opened the 11th World Potato Congress at the RDS in Dublin.

April 27, 2022

Yara establishes Potato Incubator Farm in Washington to study Crop Nutrition synergy and Carbon Footprint Reduction

Yara has recently established a new Incubator Farm, aimed at exploring how a complete potato crop nutrition program that drives productivity and grower profitability can simultaneously lead to a reduced carbon footprint.

April 22, 2022

HZPC: New generation of potato varieties promising for more food security

The new generation of potato varieties is performing better and better under extreme climate conditions such as drought, according to the recent sustainability report of potato breeder HZPC

April 05, 2022

TOMRA Food announces new brand strategy, affirming its future direction and broader role in society

TOMRA Food has unveiled a new brand strategy that highlights the value it creates for customers and food production worldwide, spotlights the ambition it shares with customers

April 02, 2022

TOMRA celebrates its 50th anniversary by announcing world without waste mission

TOMRA, the global provider of advanced collection and sorting solutions, celebrated its 50th anniversary on 31st March. Each of the Group’s four divisions - Collection, Food, Recycling, and Mining – marked the milestone by declaring a collective mission for the future

March 30, 2022

PepsiCo and Schneider Electric Accelerate Adoption of Renewable Electricity Among Value Chain Partners

Together with Schneider Electric, the leading global consultant on corporate renewable purchasing, PepsiCo announces pep+ REnew – one of the first collaborations of its kind, and first in the food and beverage industry

Sudstarke GmbHs Sustainability Report for 2020

March 10, 2022

Südstärke GmbH Sustainability Report for 2020

The aim of the Südstärke sustainability report is to offer customers, suppliers, colleagues, shareholders, and site neighbors an insight into how they engage with nature and the environment.

EUPPA Sustainability map: sustainable agriculture initiatives

March 03, 2022

European potato processors put sustainability at centre stage

The European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA) released a special report highlighting progress made in recent years by the sector across key areas of environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

February 24, 2022

Dutch Potato starch cooperative Royal Avebe starts buying green energy from its own members

David Fousert, CEO of Royal Avebe, and Avebe member Erik Emmens from Zeijen sign the contract for the purchase of Guarantees of Origin (GoOs). With these GoOs, Avebe obtains certificates that further green Avebe's electricity consumption.

February 17, 2022

Research finds more consumers weighing sustainability claims on packaged food choices

Sustainability considerations now influence the majority of the world’s grocery shoppers when buying packaged foods such as potato chips and cookies, according to Cargill’s most recent global FATitudes™ survey.

February 14, 2022

The right potato variety with the robustness index

The potato is the third-largest food crop in the world and therefore an important part of our diet. Meijer Potato believes that everybody deserves to enjoy food.

February 08, 2022

PepsiCo Europe sets ambition to eliminate virgin fossil-based plastic in all of its Crisp and Chip Bags by the end of the decade

PepsiCo will work to build a circular economy for flexible packaging in Europe through design, infrastructure and giving packaging materials a new life, as part of its wider pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) ambition.

PepsiCo Awards USD 1.2 Million Grant to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority to Replace Infrastructure and Eliminate Loss of Water Supply in the Guadalupe River and San Antonio River Basins

February 01, 2022

PepsiCo invests in Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Infrastructure to Eliminate Loss of Water Supply

PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) and Frito-Lay North America (FLNA) announced the awarding of a USD 1.2 million grant to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA)

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