Award applicants were rated in several categories including litter management, nutrient management, community involvement, wildlife enhancement techniques and participation in education or outreach programs

Now, as we begin a new year with the supply chain issues still upon us, a new challenge is presenting itself in the category.

As the refrigerated and frozen food industry embraces sustainability and LEED certification, design and construction firms are keeping pace with in-house services devoted to achieving those goals.

Darcey Macken serves as CEO of Planterra Foods, a new, innovative plant-based protein startup company based in Colorado dedicated to bringing thoughtful plant-based protein choices to the table.

Kansas City’s centralized location and infrastructure network, coupled with available spec space, make the region a hub for food and beverage operations.

Led by CEO Theresa Motter, Van’s Kitchen has weathered the COVID pandemic to sign over 10 new distributor, supermarket and grocery store accounts, increasing the company’s client base by 28%. Van’s Kitchen has spent the past year fulfilling more orders, marking a 40% increase in sales year-over-year.

Conagra Brands announced five nonprofit organizations will receive grants totaling $25,000, following the company's Sustainable Development Awards. 

As the cold chain responded to the challenges of 2021, each of our five Processors to Watch overcame an unprecedented year, growing their brands and positioning them to take off in 2022.

Food tech startup Aqua Cultured Foods has signed a Proof of Concept (PoC) with Switzerland-based retailer Migros, to advance the development of seafood alternatives with a realistic taste and texture.  

This greenhouse lighting project is one of the biggest horticulture lighting deals of the past years, including one of the largest in North America.