Sustainability

Episode 229: Country Natural Beef's Tylor Braden shares insights on meeting consumer and retailer demands in the all-natural beef category

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:58:32 -0400

Country Natural Beef markets RaiseWell certified beef products through retailers including Whole Foods.

IFT webinar series previews expo sessions on sustainability, plant proteins and food safety

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:22:47 -0400

Four webinars each preview trending topics to be explored in individual scientific sessions at IFT First.

Smithfield reduces food loss and waste by 57% across its US manufacturing facilities

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:25:04 -0400

Smithfield Foods' 24th annual sustainability report shows the company achieved its 2030 food loss and waste goal five years ahead of schedule.

Rendering association launches Owen Vickers Memorial Scholarship

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:25:29 -0400

Scholarship honors T. Owen Vickers Sr., a longtime industry leader and advocate for sustainability in rendering.

Phibro Sustainable Solutions Platform helps protein producers target greenhouse gas emissions

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:55:28 -0400

Phibro Animal Health introduces Verratain Verified Sustainability Solutions, the company’s first master brand for sustainable products designed to lower emissions across animal protein and pet food supply chains.

Kettle and Fire partners with Force of Nature Meats to launch bison bone broth

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:55:08 -0400

Product is made from grass-fed and finished bison bones sourced from regenerative pastures.

Silicon Ranch's CattleTracker enables beef cattle grazing at utility-scale solar site

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:53 -0400

Silicon Ranch launches its CattleTracker energy and cattle grazing technology on the Christiana Solar Ranch in Middle Tennessee, marking the first commercial integration of cattle production with solar energy generation.

Chicken of the Sea becoming first mainstream US seafood brand to achieve Marine Stewardship Council certification

Mon, 04 May 2026 09:15:53 -0400

All Chicken of the Sea branded retail tuna products are on track to achieve Marine Stewardship Council certification by the end of 2026.

USRSB 2026 General Assembly Meeting highlights science and stewardship

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:24:04 -0400

More than 145 industry stakeholders explore critical topics including food waste, supply chain innovation and water management.

Meat Institute examines why emissions data varies for meat and poultry processors

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:56 -0400

Meat Institute analyzes scope 3 emission factors used today for beef, pork and poultry, highlighting how approaches differ across data sources, system boundaries and calculation methods.

Greater Omaha Packing earns Environmental Achievement Award for water conservation and wastewater management

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:05:42 -0400

Through investment in wastewater treatment infrastructure and process improvements, Greater Omaha Packing enhances its ability to manage water responsibly while supporting safe and efficient beef production.

Meat Institute honors Environmental, Worker Safety and Community Impact Award winners

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:30 -0400

Greater Omaha Packing takes home top honors in the Technological Innovation category.

Americold cuts emissions, improves energy efficiency and strengthens facility reliability across global network

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:52:24 -0400

Americold benchmarks its sustainability performance against industry peers using established third-party frameworks.

Applegate Farms commits $50,000 to help Midwest corn farmers reduce nitrogen fertilizer use

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:32:53 -0400

Farmers enrolled in the program will supply feed to mills that serve Applegate livestock producers.

Membrane filtration gains traction in protein processing as facilities target water reuse and operational efficiency

bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:17 -0400

Membrane technology may not be top of mind for meat and poultry operations, but it is becoming increasingly relevant as facilities look for innovative ways to improve water management, optimize byproduct valorization and streamline overall process efficiency.

US sheep producers: New grant opportunity to increase productivity

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:49 -0400

American Lamb Board grant initiative is designed to help producers improve efficiency and increase productivity by integrating technology and sustainable management strategies.

Niman Ranch launches Regenerative Organic Certified beef program

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:50:17 -0500

Niman Ranch bolsters the domestic beef supply by sourcing its Regenerative Organic Certified beef exclusively from US family ranches.

Land O'Frost releases 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility report

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:56 -0500

Land O'Frost enhances its Scope 3 emissions reporting and invests in energy-efficiency upgrades, as well as fleet innovations such as electric Auxiliary Power Units.

Episode 220: Market opportunities for sustainable seafood

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:10:25 -0500

John Burrows, seafood technical director at the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, joins ASMI Communications Director Greg Smith to discuss Alaska’s seafood industry and seafood marketplace trends.

Dalan Animal Health identifies disease management as critical bottleneck in sustainable protein production

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Immunity mechanism protects offspring from lethal diseases by vaccinating parent animals.

IPPE 2026 features 90 TECHTalks on industry innovation and advancements

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

TECHTalks presentations feature IPPE exhibitors addressing many topics, including food safety, artificial intelligence, animal welfare, sustainability and feed production, among others.

Packaging Recycling Summit opens call for speakers

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:26 -0500

Selected speakers showcase their expertise to more than 600 decision-makers actively implementing recyclability solutions.

International Rendering Symposium to explore industry communication, sustainability and resilience

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:05:54 -0500

Symposium focuses on strengthening science-based communication across animal agriculture, optimizing rendered ingredients for a sustainable feed future and addressing the risks and resilience challenges facing the industry.

IFT Journal of Food Science examines sustainable supply chains for aquatic food

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:45:05 -0500

Special issue addresses topics ranging from production, processing, safety, nutrition, shelf life and emerging technologies while also addressing key concerns in the aquatic food industry.

Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit complimentary for IPPE attendees

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:20:59 -0500

Summit features two separate sections: Genetics and Production Innovation for Sustainability, and Air Quality and Ingredient Innovation for Sustainability.

Innovations in recyclable plastic packaging for protein products

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:50 -0500

Chemical recycling opens the door to circular use of packaging materials exposed to oils, blood, or organic residue, turning once-problematic waste into new packaging stock.

Vermifiltration trial underway for treating shrimp processing wastewater

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:05:57 -0500

Vermifiltration technology uses earthworms and beneficial microorganisms to naturally break down organic matter in wastewater.

The future of meat and dairy: 10 game-changing trends for 2026

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:10:42 -0500

Midan Marketing unveils the top 10 trends to watch for meat and dairy in 2026, as demand grows for hybrid products.

Atlas rolls out ReGenx Technology to reduce waste in cold-chain packaging

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:45:53 -0500

Atlas' new ReGenx Technology transforms plant scrap and end-of-life products into a recycled content resin.

PMMI's Rebecca Marquez shares an update on packaging trends for meat and poultry

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Companies embrace innovation to add value through packaging.