Food Safety Strategies was recently able to talk with David Gray, CEO of packaging provider GreenSeed, on coronavirus concerns, as well as packaging and food safety trends.
The RFA works toward “Advancing & Safeguarding the Refrigerated Foods Industry."
February 15, 2019
The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA), Marietta, Ga., is working toward “Advancing & Safeguarding the Refrigerated Foods Industry” through its 39th annual conference, which will take place Feb. 17-20 at the Marriott Waterside Hotel in Tampa, Fla.
The four founding member companies collectively and voluntarily advance issues like sodium reduction, responsible marketing and transparency and reduce their impact on the planet, including cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
July 12, 2018
Danone North America, Broomfield, Colo.; Nestlé USA, Arlington, Va.; Unilever, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.; and Mars, Inc., McLean, Va., 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.
During the first three months, the pilot tested and developed methodology for tracking eligible cattle through audited live animal supply chains.
March 15, 2018
The first three months of Cargill’s Canadian beef sustainability pilot project yielded encouraging results, proving the model works and demonstrating significant potential to scale the program.
Sustainability is the efficient use of resources, which is vital for ensuring food supply for future generations. And, technology is the answer to making the food sector more sustainable, efficient and profitable.
Governments and organizations across Europe, Africa and the United States have taken a number of notable steps over the past year, but more is needed worldwide.
September 20, 2017
A new report assesses the world’s progress toward Target 12.3 of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), which calls on all nations to halve food waste and reduce food loss by 2030.
This study study calculated the cost of water pollution, pesticide exposure, greenhouse gas emissions and soil erosion for several types of produce.
June 13, 2017
Organic fruit specialist Eosta, The Netherlands, accounting firm EY (formerly Ernst & Young), New York, and other partners revealed the first results of a groundbreaking pilot program that demonstrates how organic fruit production has a positive economic impact on agriculture, the environment and consumer health.
The report provides extensive information about Smithfield’s leading food safety and quality initiatives and certifications.
May 16, 2017
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., published the third installment of its 2016 Sustainability Report, providing in-depth information about its continued commitment to produce safe, high-quality products.
The global smart packaging market is expected to grow at 5.4% CAGR, hitting about US$52B by 2025. Market drivers include growing market for sustainable printed electronics, the Internet of Things and cloud computing, and rising food safety concerns.