National Chicken Council Highlights Chicken Industry’s Efforts to Reduce Food Waste

February 6, 2024 National Chicken Council

In comments submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Chicken Council (NCC) outlined the many ways in which chicken producers reduce food waste, recycle byproducts and utilize products that would otherwise be destined for landfills. The comments were in response to the agency’s proposed Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.

Checkoff Partnership Introduces Hot Chocolate Milk Program in Schools

February 6, 2024 National Dairy Council

National Dairy Council (NDC) and Chartwells K12, which serves more than 2 million meals daily at 700 U.S. school districts, have launched the Hot Chocolate Milk program in 58 schools. The pilot, which will run through the end of the school year, features chocolate milk – with toppings such as cinnamon and peppermint – served hot during breakfast and lunch.

Imperial Dade Canada Acquires Les Produits Sanitaires Royal Net, Allston Supply Co.

February 6, 2024 Imperial Dade

Imperial Dade, a leading distributor of foodservice packaging, printing papers and janitorial supplies, announced the acquisition of Les Produits Sanitaires Royal Net and Allston Supply Co., Inc

Restaurant Industry Sales Forecast to Set $1.1 Trillion Record in 2024

Restaurants sales are forecast to exceed $1.1 trillion in sales this year, marking a new milestone for the industry that will employ over 15.7 million people in the United States by the end of 2024. This is all according to the National Restaurant Association 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry Report.

Inline Plastics Products are Pre-Qualified with the How2Recycle Labeling System

February 6, 2024 Inline Plastics

Inline Plastics is thrilled to announce that they have pre-qualified all their products with the How2Recycle® labeling system. This is a significant milestone that will help processors and retailers properly label packaged fresh foods.