The bond's proceeds will be used to finance Ahold Delhaize's new or existing environmentally friendly projects and community initiatives.

The report outlines the company's commitment to environmental sustainability.

The expansion includes a new bulk receiving warehouse that will store an additional 50 million pounds of almond meats, bringing the total number of bulk warehouses at the facility to eight.

The United States is the second largest region based on its value of sustainable investing assets.

The 2018 report provides insight into how Cargill addresses the impacts of climate change and delivers sustainable solutions that are transparent, innovative and collaborative.

Areas of potential collaboration include general advocacy, research, technical committee coordination, joint conferences and meetings, young professionals’ development, training and education programs, publication distribution, community service and diversity and inclusion.

Sustainability remains a key issue for the food and beverage packaging industry, with plastic packaging facing substitution pressures.

Consumers are split on what they believe a plant-based diet means.

The report represents the most comprehensive and transparent view to date of the company’s sustainability progress in operations worldwide.

Smithfield Foods also launched an interactive tool that brings to life each stage of its supply chain—from farm to facility to fork.