A recent NASA-supported study released by Bubbleology Research International (BRI), Goleta, Calif., combined remote sensing with advanced mobile analyzers to understand how differing husbandry practices vary within dairies, between dairies and between regions.

The Kraft Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., announced the expansion of its environmental stewardship strategy to include time-bound targets for achieving greater packaging sustainability and setting science-based goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Switching from antiquated HPS to modern LED lighting can dramatically reduce the risk of accidents, provide a safer working environment and lower the long-term liability costs of exposing workers and consumers to hazardous materials.

Big Y, Springfield, Mass., formed a partnership with The Wellspring Harvest Greenhouse Cooperative, Springfield, Mass., to receive freshly harvested lettuce year-round.

Crop One Holdings, Inc., San Mateo, Calif., through its FreshBox Farms brand, formed a joint venture with Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), Dubai, to build what is said to be the world’s largest vertical farming facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Aramark, Philadelphia, Pa., announced plans to reduce its single-use plastic footprint across its global operations.

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, released its 12th annual sustainability report.

Danone North America, Broomfield, Colo.; Nestlé USA, Arlington, Va.; Unilever, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.; and Mars, Inc., McLean, Va., launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organization focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities and the planet.

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods is now accepting nominations for our 2018 Frozen Foods Processor of the Year. This award honors a frozen foods processor for its year-over-year growth and leadership in packaging, food safety, new product development, plant expansions, etc.

Tetra Pak, Vernon Hills, Ill., now obtains half of its global electricity supply from renewable sources, putting the company on course to meet its RE100 commitment of using only renewable electricity across all global operations by 2030.