LYNNFIELD, Mass. — HP Hood was recognized during this year's International Dairy Show by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) with the Sustainability Innovation Award for its partnership with CleanWorld, a local California technology company. In January 2013, HP Hood, one of the largest branded dairy operators in the U.S., began to divert product waste, approximately 35 tons per week, from its Sacramento, CA, aseptic and extended shelf life (ESL) manufacturing facility to CleanWorld's Sacramento-area biodigester. This partnership, which has reduced greenhouse emissions by 3,276 metric tons, is equivalent to taking 8,497 cars off the road annually.
"We are honored to recognize HP Hood because not only is the company committed to offering its customers high quality dairy products, but also to helping the environment through sustainable technology," said Connie Tipton, president and CEO of IDFA. "HP Hood's Sacramento manufacturing facility excelled in its category with its significant reduction of waste and greenhouse gas emissions."
The partnership allows local restaurants and retailers to combine their food waste with excess product from the HP Hood plant and turn it into valuable products for their urban and agricultural neighbors.
The program proves that businesses can divert organic product waste economically while reducing impacts of climate change, strengthening fuel security, creating green jobs, and helping communities.
"We are proud of the partnership we have established with CleanWorld and the impact it has had in the community" said Lynne Bohan, vice president of communications at HP Hood. "We hope this award inspires other companies to look for ways to think creatively, give back and preserve our natural resources."
About HP Hood
Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest branded dairy operators in the United States. HP Hood is the number-one dairy brand in New England, and HP Hood's portfolio of national and super-regional brands and franchise products includes Hood, Crowley®, Simply Smart® Milk, Heluva Good!®, LACTAID®, BAILEYS® Coffee Creamers, HERSHEY'S Milk and Milkshakes, and Blue Diamond Almond Breeze® Almondmilks. For more information about HP Hood, please visit www.HPHood.com.
About HP Hood's Aseptic, ESL Production and Processing, and Contract Manufacturing
HP Hood is one of the most experienced extended shelf life (ESL) and aseptic beverage processors in the United States. Using state-of-the-art ultra-high-temperature manufacturing with current and emerging packaging technologies, HP Hood provides a variety of branded and private label products including fluid dairy, citrus, cultured foods, frozen desserts, extended-shelf-life dairy and non-dairy beverages. For more information about HP Hood's aseptic, ESL production and processing, and contract manufacturing, please visit www.HPHoodManufacturing.com.
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