三月 26, 2009
Organic Trade Association praises talks on organic equivalency agreement between U.S. and Canada
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) today expressed support and encouragement for the Canadian and U.S. governments in their efforts to reach an organic equivalency agreement. Progress on the Canadian-U.S. talks was announced yesterday at OTA’s Policy ...From the archive
三月 25, 2009
ConAgra Foods presents its first Corporate Responsibility Report
ConAgra Foods announced today its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report is now available. The report captures the facts and data behind ConAgra Foods’ commitment to improving not only the food it makes—such as Healthy Choice meals, Chef Boyardee p...From the archive
三月 18, 2009
Restaurants may catch a break with falling costs
After suffering from cost inflation nearly all of last year, relief from sky-high commodity and energy costs is here, and restaurant bottom lines should stand to benefit from deflated prices by the second half of this year, said UBS Securities analyst ...From the archive
三月 18, 2009
University of Maine cooperative extension program saves potato farmers 17 million
Maine potato growers are thriving thanks to a late blight spraying advice offered by the University of Maine's cooperative extension program.From the archive
三月 12, 2009
'Focus on Energy' saves $875,000 annually at McCain Foods Wisconsin plants
With potato-processing plants around the world, McCain Foods has a total production capacity to make more than one million pounds of french fries an hour. In fact, the company makes one-third of all frozen french fries in the world. Despite the high pe...From the archive
三月 10, 2009
Frito-Lay's Canton Ohio facility accepted as EPA National Environmental Performance Track Program Member
Frito-Lay's Canton, Ohio, facility has become the city's first member of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Environmental Performance Track Program by demonstrating excellence in environmental management and committing to above-stand...From the archive
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二月 27, 2009
Michael Foods moves Potato Processing operations
An investigative report on a Michael Foods plant that aired on WCCO news over the weekend has generated concern among residents in northern Chaska who could soon be living next to the new potato processing plant. Michael Foods purchased the old Mammo...From the archive
二月 25, 2009
Last years closure of potato dehy plant of North American Foods in Glenns Ferry sparks dispute
From 1996 through October 2007, officials say Glenns Ferry cogeneration sold power to Idaho Power under a contract;but now Idaho Power Company is seeking $11.15 Million in damages for an alleged breach of that contract. Gene Fadness, Spokesman for Id...From the archive
二月 06, 2009
National Potato Council elects Washington Potato Grower Ed Schneider as 2009 President
Washington potato grower Ed Schneider has been elected to lead the National Potato Council. The organization advocates for the economic well-being of U.S. potato growers on federal legislative, regulatory, environmental and trade issues. In addition,...From the archive
十二月 19, 2008
National Restaurant Association releases 2009 trends forecast
Research released today by the National Restaurant Association shows that Americans are looking for healthier options and "greener"restaurants when they dine out, in addition to an increased interest in value and convenience. Surveys of resta...From the archive
十一月 04, 2008
ConAgra is committed to sustainability and is improving its packaging to make it more environmentally friendly
ConAgra Foods, one of the world's largest packaged foods companies, is changing its environmental programs from compliance-driven to proactive sustainability initiatives.With manufacturing facilities around the globe, ConAgra has implemented an integra...From the archive
十月 23, 2008
Ethanol No Longer Seen as Big Driver of Food Price
Heavy demand for corn from ethanol makers was seen as a key driver of corn futures to record highs in June, but since then the sharp decline of corn along with other commodities shows that belief was mistaken.Corn is down about 50 percent from its reco...From the archive
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十月 23, 2008
Energy conservation tops list of investment plans US Food manufacturers
Productivity improvements and energy efficiency schemes will constitute the majority of new projects next year in the US food and beverage manufacturing sector, claims a report from a US market analysis firm. Industrial Info Resources predicts a scale ...From the archive
十月 22, 2008
Keystone Potato Products: sustainable potato dehydrates
Keystone Potato Products is committed to sustainability: In 2000, co-op members began looking at building a dehydrated potato processing facility in Pennsylvania – which would be the first dehy plant on the East Coast. A local plant would provide a ma...From the archive
十月 02, 2008
PepsiCo Marks Progress Toward Sustainability Goals: Advancing on Water, Electricity & Fuel Saving Initiatives
PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP ) announced today that it has made significant progress toward its long-term environmental sustainability goals, which include reducing water consumption by 20 percent, electricity consumption by 20 percent and fuel consumption by 25...From the archive
九月 24, 2008
Frito-Lay Ohio facility applauded for green achievement
Frito-Lay's Wooster, Ohio, facility has become the city's first member of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Environmental Performance Track Program by demonstrating excellence in environmental management and committing to above-stand...From the archive
九月 17, 2008
Frankfort Frito-Lay plant honored for environmental excellence
A Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence was presented today to representatives of the Frito-Lay North America plant in Frankfort.The facility that produces potato chips and other snack-food items was recognized by the Indiana Department of Envi...From the archive
九月 16, 2008
Measuring the benefit of sustainability reporting
In the first of a series on sustainability, FoodNavigator looks at the value of sustainable practices and reporting and how it can improve a company’s standing among shareholders, customers and peers.From the archive
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