Starbucks Taking Aim at Milk Is Latest Blow to Beaten-up Dairy

The latest blow to the downtrodden dairy industry was delivered by none other than Starbucks Corp., with the coffee giant looking to condition customers to use milk alternatives in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint.

Sustainability and Your Bottom Line: How Beef Plays a Role

January 22, 2020 Beef Checkoff

Restaurant foodservice operators know sustainability is more than just a buzz word… it impacts an operation’s bottom line and restaurants’ sustainability efforts factor into about half of diners’ decisions on where to dine.

New Survey Shows Significant Agreement Among RDs About What Encourages and Discourages Consumption

A new survey found that 95% of registered dietitians (RDs) agree that it is important for consumers to know that conventionally grown produce is safe because not all consumers can afford organic produce. And, 94% of RDs agree that inaccurate, fear-based messaging regarding pesticide residues has a negative impact on consumers because it causes misplaced concern about whether conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables are safe to eat.

Mission Produce Establishes Southern African Operations in Partnership with ZZ2

January 22, 2020 Mission Produce

Mission Produce announced today it is establishing operations in South Africa in partnership with ZZ2 and Core Fruit. The new partnership will create the most powerful trading platform for avocados produced in Africa, bringing the world’s finest African avocados to booming markets such as Europe, China and other Asian countries, with anticipated access to the U.S.

Side Delights Launches The “Journey of a Potato” Educational Video at SEPC Southern Exposure 2020

January 22, 2020 Fresh Solutions Network

As consumer interest grows in the $20 Billion locally grown products industry, Side Delights® decided to share information on their growing practices, harvests, packaging, and sustainability through an immersive 360° VR video and a podcast series.