Maple Leaf Foods Inc., Canada, announced a step forward on its sustainability journey, as it becomes what is said to be the first major food company in the world to be carbon neutral.

The Innovation Fund, a program of The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, Cincinnati, named its inaugural cohort of innovators, selected from nearly 400 applicants.

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, announced the company's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste efforts reduced its supermarket food waste footprint (the overall food waste it produced) by 9% in 2018, as outlined in its 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report.

Amy’s Kitchen, Santa Rosa, Calif., will break ground on a new production facility and kitchen in Goshen, N.Y.

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., released its “2018 Sustainability Report,” highlighting key milestones and ongoing efforts to feed the world’s growing population in a responsible way.

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., announced a key step toward achieving zero-waste-to-landfill status across its North Carolina processing facilities.

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., released the Environment section of its 17th sustainability report, which highlights the company’s ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and progress toward its 2020 environmental targets.

Conagra Brands, Inc., Chicago, honored employees' commitment to reducing waste through its Zero Waste Champion Awards given to facilities that have redirected more than 95% of materials that would have otherwise been sent to landfills.