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4/14/2021
General Mills’ investment arm 301 Inc. is investing up to $20 million in the UK-based Pots & Co. The company offers premium desserts in reusable pots and plans to use the funding to expand its US presence.
4/15/2021
Danone North America has increased its Certified B Corp score by 11 points since receiving certification three years ago. The food and beverage company’s specialized nutrition division Nutricia North America has also received certification, and Danone is aiming to have all divisions certified by 2025.
4/14/2021
Keurig Dr Pepper is responding to a shareholder proposal from nonprofit As You Sow by pledging to reduce virgin plastic use by 25% by 2025. The move aligns with the company’s long-term mission to transition to 100% recyclable or compostable packaging.
4/14/2021
Bimbo Bakeries USA has earned the 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award from the EPA and Department of Energy for the fourth consecutive year. The EPA also awarded Bimbo Bakeries its Sustained Excellence designation due to the company’s consistent track record in energy conservation.
4/15/2021
Education should be redesigned after the coronavirus pandemic ends, said Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. In a recent interview, he discussed how federal funding, including the proposed infrastructure package, could help make improvements in education during the health crisis.
4/13/2021
United Airlines has further expanded its summer schedule to vacation destinations in Montana, Colorado and Wyoming, as well as Key West, Fla. Some routes will get more frequent flights and some seasonal service will be extended.
4/13/2021
The Crystal Cabin Awards for innovative aircraft cabin designs recognized designs that include exercise space, swivel chairs, seat gadgets and workspace. The latter design includes a long worktable with facing chairs and laptop space, which is perfect for productivity or meetings.
4/13/2021
Unilever is partnering with the UK government to support research at two UK universities focused on producing materials for consumer packaged goods from waste via carbon capture and other methods. The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the CPG global supply chain.
4/12/2021
Tyson Foods plans to start production this month at its new poultry complex in Humboldt, Tenn. The $425 million project includes a hatchery, feed mill and processing plant.
3/29/2021
A study by the National Confectioners Association finds 87% of people who celebrate Easter consume seasonal chocolates and candy, and new arrivals this year include Swedish Fish Jelly Beans and Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Jelly Beans from Mondelez. The Tastykake brand from Flowers Foods has released several seasonal items, including Easter Snowballs and Hippity Hop Kandy Kakes.