USDA researchers develop natural, washable antimicrobial cleaning wipes The wipes can be used at least 30 times for cleaning hard and nonporous surfaces. Industry News April 11, 2023 No Comments Antimicrobial wipes are growing due to the increasing awareness of personal health protection. Read More
National Pork Board names first chief sustainability officer The National Pork Board elevates sustainability leadership position to C-suite level. Industry News April 10, 2023 No Comments James "Jamie" Burr leads the sustainability team of five public health, animal welfare and environmental experts.Read More
ALB extends sustainability message through new grazing video The video features the benefits of sheep grazing. Industry News April 7, 2023 No Comments ALB is promoting the video through a campaign with Outside Inc.Read More
West Liberty Foods highlights CEO transition and Sustainability Leadership Award The company promoted Brandon Achen to president & chief executive officer, effective May 31, 2022. Industry News April 6, 2023 No Comments The Business Intelligence Group awarded West Liberty Foods the Sustainability Leadership Award in the 2022 Sustainability Awards program. Read More
Do Good Chicken diverts over 27 million pounds of surplus food from landfill Do Good Chicken works with grocers to upcycle grocery surplus food into nutritious animal feed. Industry News April 5, 2023 No Comments Do Good Chicken has now added more than 200 surplus food collection partners to its network and has plans to continue aggressive expansion. Read More
Hating on big food - transparency is key Trust research at The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) consistently shows a “big is bad” bias. Industry News March 30, 2023 No Comments Long-term, transparent and values-based engagement is the key to building trust that will unlock the potential for agriculture and food production. Read More
ALB to hire director of sustainability programs The selection committee will begin reviewing applications on May 1, 2023. Industry News March 30, 2023 No Comments This position will support the American Lamb Board’s mission and goals set forth by the 2023–2028 strategic plan.Read More
American Ostrich Farms embracing sustainable growth As the company has continued to scale, American Ostrich Farms is beginning to expand into retail grocery stores and independently owned restaurants. Fred Wilkinson March 28, 2023 No Comments As the company has continued to scale, American Ostrich Farms is beginning to expand into retail grocery stores and independently owned restaurants.Read More
USPOULTRY seeks applications for 2023 Clean Water Awards The awards recognize outstanding performance in wastewater treatment at poultry plants. Industry News March 23, 2023 No Comments The annual program presents awards in two categories — full treatment and pretreatment.Read More
Judge rejects challenge to Smithfield renewable energy effort in North Carolina Ruling upholds the permit authorizing methane digesters. Industry News March 21, 2023 No Comments Sustainability project permit found to be issued in accordance with specific directives from the North Carolina General Assembly.Read More