sustainability

Maple Leaf Foods Extends Existing $2 Billion Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility

July 6, 2022 Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. announced that it has completed an extension of its existing $2 billion sustainability-linked credit facility with its existing banking syndicate. The credit facility consists of a CDN$1.3 billion unsecured committed revolving line of credit maturing on June 29, 2027 and two unsecured committed term facilities in the amounts of US$265.0 million and CDN$350.0 million, maturing on June 29, 2027 and June 29, 2026, respectively. …

Del Rey Avocado Utilizing New Packing Technology to achieve Sustainability Benchmarks

July 1, 2022 Del Rey Avocado

Del Rey Avocado, a family owned, market leader in growing, packing, importing and distributing quality avocados has demonstrated leadership and a clear commitment to sustainable growth over the years, recently completed a major overhaul of their Fallbrook packing house facility. …

USDA, Innovation Center Sign MOU to Continue Dairy Sustainability Commitment

June 22, 2022 Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue working toward the dairy industry’s 2050 environmental stewardship goals while addressing growing consumer demand for food that is produced in a way that’s good for the planet. …

good natured and Gourmet Fresh Produce Company, Girl & Dug Farm, are Rooted in Sustainability

June 20, 2022 good natured Products Inc.

good natured Products Inc., a North American leader in plant-based products, is pleased to welcome gourmet fresh produce grower, Girl & Dug Farm as a customer embracing sustainability via earth-friendly packaging from good natured®, made from annually renewable, 99% plant-based materials. …

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Announces 2022 Sustainability Award Winners

June 9, 2022 Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy

The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program recognized a class of seven exceptional farms, businesses and partnerships for their socially responsible, economically viable and environmentally sound practices and technologies that have a broad and positive impact. …