Executive Committee Members Announced by Hass Avocado Board

December 11, 2020 Hass Avocado Board

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) announced four producers and importers have been seated to HAB’s executive committee. The twelve-member board of directors elected the following members to serve for the 2021 board year.

The Quest For the Most Sustainable Grain

December 7, 2020 Oldways Whole Grains Council

Last year, the EAT-Lancet Commission released a report outlining the elements of a healthy, sustainable diet. Through an extensive review of the literature, they found that an ideal diet should include about 8 servings of whole grains, along with vegetables, dairy foods, fruit, legumes, and nuts, with animal foods (like eggs, poultry, and meat) eaten only in very small amounts.

Key Fishing Nations Endorse the Protection of 30% of the Ocean

December 4, 2020 National Geographic Society

The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel), composed of 14 serving world leaders, is putting forward a new ocean action agenda for building a sustainable ocean economy where protection, production and prosperity go hand in hand.

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Names Krista McGruder as Sustainability Director

December 3, 2020 Cal-Maine Foods

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. announced that Krista McGruder has been named the Company’s new Director of Sustainability, effective December 1, 2020. McGruder will report directly to Max Bowman, vice president and chief financial officer of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

Smithfield Foods’ Facilities Receive Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards

November 27, 2020 Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is excited to share that its Crete, Neb.; Kinston, N.C.; and Sioux Falls, S.D. facilities have been recognized by The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) for their efforts in driving improved performance through sustainability and going beyond environmental compliance.