Big chicken company reports first-quarter profit
Pilgrim’s Pride, which claims to be the world’s second-largest chicken producer, made over $90m profit in the first quarter of 2017, down by a fifth year-on-year.
Archives for May 4, 2017
PepsiCo seeks novel protein sources with 'easy to pronounce' names and 'a good sustainability story'
PepsiCo is seeking “new and novel protein sources for snacks and beverages," while Mondelēz International is looking for new technologies to improve the freshness and texture of fruits and veggies in Philadelphia cream cheese.
Can water give soil a run for its money? Hydroponics is on the up, says Suncrest, 'but it's all about scale'
Right now, hydroponic and indoor grown lettuce account for around 4-5% of lettuce production in the US, but that figure will rise “substantially” in the coming years as more growers prove that water can give soil a serious run for its money, predicts...
Nature’s Path facility receives third ‘zero waste’ certification
Canadian cereal company Nature’s Path received yet another Zero Waste certification from a sub-organization of Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), known for its LEED certification in architecture.