Some 153 million people, representing about 26% of the population aged 15 and older in sub-Saharan Africa, suffered from severe food insecurity in 2014–2015, according to a new Food and … Continue Reading →
Hershey has announced that it achieved its goal to source 50% of its global cocoa supply from certified and sustainable sources by the end of 2015—one year ahead of its … Continue Reading →
Chipotle Mexican Grill has achieved its goal of moving to only non-GMO ingredients to make all of the food in its U.S. restaurants—including all of the food at its Asian … Continue Reading →
Kroger Co. said Friday it plans to hire approximately 20,000 employees for permanent positions at its supermarket divisions. read more Supermarket News
In 2013, IOI Loders Croklaan imported and marketed 348,000 tons of sustainable palm oil in Europe. IFT Daily News
The Hershey Co. has announced that 18% of all the cocoa the company sourced globally in 2013 was certified, nearly double the company’s original 2013 goal of 10%. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON — The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation has met its goal of reducing 1.5 trillion calories in the U.S. marketplace, ahead of schedule. read more Supermarket News
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Lowes Foods reported that it has exceeded its goal of selling 10% local produce as part of the North Carolina 10% Campaign. The retailer sourced over 20% … Continue Reading →
USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Janey Thornton announced that 3,717 schools are now certified in the HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC), an initiative that boosts the … Continue Reading →
