Yum! Marks Earth Month with Continued Sustainability Progress Across its Brands

Operating in more than 155 countries and territories, Yum! and its brands are making steady progress on sustainability through everyday actions and strategic partnerships.

“Whether it’s improving packaging, protecting the landscapes where our ingredients are sourced or working with partners around the world, these efforts reflect how we’re building a more resilient business for the future,” said Yum! Chief Sustainability Officer Jon Hixson.

This work to reduce environmental impact and strengthen the people and communities connected to Yum!’s business continues through both incremental improvements and larger-scale collaborations.

Cargill Wins Two 2026 Edison Awards, Extending Four-Year Innovation Streak

Cargill has earned two 2026 Edison Awards, marking its fourth consecutive year of recognition from the global innovation program in the Consumer Food Innovations and Sustainable Industry Solutions categories.

The Edison Awards™, named after inventor Thomas Edison, honor some of the world’s most innovative products and business leaders. Winners are selected by a panel of peers from industry, academia and the innovation sector, based on concept, value and impact.

This year, Cargill was recognized for two innovations. 

NextCoa™, which received a Gold award...

Natural Grocers® Expands Private-Label Brand With Regenerative Organic Certified® Pasture-Raised Eggs

New offering meets industry-leading standards for soil health, animal welfare, and farmworker fairness

Natural Grocers®, the nation's largest family-operated natural and organic grocery retailer, is introducing Natural Grocers® Brand Regenerative Organic Certified® Pasture-Raised Eggs, a new private-label offering that reflects the company's longstanding commitment to supporting regenerative agriculture, humane animal care, and small family farmers.

The new eggs are Regenerative Organic Certified®, meeting industry-leading standards for soil health, animal welfare, and...

Advancing US Leadership in Protein Innovation with the PROTEIN Act

Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) has introduced the PROTEIN Act to bolster US leadership in protein innovation amid rising global meat demand expected to double by 2050. The act addresses the US's lag in investment compared to other nations and aims to diversify protein sources to strengthen food security, stimulate economic growth, and tackle climate challenges.

The PROTEIN Act will support US farmers and expand domestic capacity via research centers, grant programs, and workforce development initiatives.

California, leading with over 150 companies, holds substantial...

Australian Beef Industry Sets Global Benchmark in Sustainability Performance

The Australian beef industry has released its 2025 Annual Update under the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF), showcasing record-breaking environmental achievements, strengthened market access, and a clear roadmap for future sustainability leadership.
 
Since 2005, the industry has reduced net CO₂-e emissions by 70.1%, largely driven by carbon sequestration in the landscape on grazing land. 
 
Beef production reached an all-time high of 2.75 million tonnes, achieved with improved efficiency and reduced waste.
 
Solid waste to landfill in the processing sector fell by 71.6% between...

DoorDash Announces New Innovations With Delivery Robots and App Enhancements

DoorDash has recently made headlines with innovative strategies connecting customers to local retail, food, and beverages.

Its mission, as stated on its website, is "to empower and grow local economies by opening doors that connect us to each other. When you order something you need, local merchants get business, and Dashers get paid."

The company continues to look for ways on pressing the dial in service, while elevating its features. It recently announced the launch of the DoorDash Dot- a fully electric, autonomous delivery robot...

McDonald's USA Launches its Largest Investment in Regenerative Agriculture

McDonald’s announced its largest investment in regenerative agriculture on Tuesday. This move aims to demonstrate the company's commitment to responsible sourcing and the stewardship of natural resources.

The company has launched the Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), the US Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and key McDonald’s US suppliers.

With an investment of $200 million over the next seven years, the initiative aims to improve grazing practices, restore habitats, and support water and wildlife...

PepsiCo and Cargill Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Regenerative Agriculture

PepsiCo and Cargill have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing regenerative agriculture.

The partnership focuses on strengthening their shared corn supply chain in Iowa, where Cargill sources corn from local farmers for use in PepsiCo products.

Together, the companies aim to enhance agricultural resilience, support farming communities in adopting regenerative practices, and scale sustainable agriculture across the supply chain.

This initiative also supports both companies' ambitious goals of advancing regenerative agriculture on 10 million acres by 2030—globally for PepsiCo and across North America for Cargill...

JBS Invests More Than US $7 Million in Traceability and Support for Small Producers in Pará

JBS has invested more than US$ 7 million in cattle traceability and support for small producers in Pará, as part of a pioneering state program that aims to trace the entire herd of cattle and buffaloes in the region by the end of 2026. The results of JBS's initiatives were presented during the "Expedition to the Sustainable Meat and Leather Market of Pará," an event promoted by the Nature Conservancy (TNC) Brazil.

The initiative is part of a broader collation involving...