ADM Expands Regenerative Agriculture Programs to More Than 4.6 Million Acres

ADM’s regenerative agriculture programs reached more than 56,000 farmers across 4.6 million acres in 2025, as the company continues to expand efforts to connect on-farm practices with demand for lower-carbon agricultural products.

The company’s fourth annual regenerative agriculture report, released today, covers programs spanning 11 countries and 10 crops. Compared with regional benchmarks, ADM said the programs resulted in approximately 946,000 metric tons of CO₂e reductions.

The scale of the programs reflects the growing role regenerative agriculture is playing in...

PepsiCo Ties Regenerative Agriculture to Crop Resilience, Farmer Viability

PepsiCo is expanding regenerative agriculture efforts across key crop supply chains to prioritize resilience, soil health, and long-term farmer viability, with implications for sugar crops like beets and cane, vegetables like potatoes, and should affect end products across the company's vast portfolio of packaged food and beverages. The goal is to show how farmers can strengthen the economic and environmental health of their farms with regenerative practices that are focused on resilience, according to VP of Sustainability, Margaret Henry.

New Opportunities for Pork Producers: Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability and Market Value Grant

The Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability and Market Value Grant is a conservation program funded by USDA’s Advancing Markets for Producers program and administered by the National Pork Board. It helps producers implement eligible sustainability practices through financial incentives and technical support. Producers can receive funding for approved conservation practices while measuring and documenting their environmental progress through the Pork Cares Farm Impact Report. Together, these resources help producers improve the sustainability, efficiency, and long-term resilience of their operations.

Divert and US Cold Convert 2.5M+ Pounds of Unsold Food into Renewable Gas and Fertilizer

Divert, Inc. and United States Cold Storage (US Cold) said a new California partnership has diverted more than 2.5 million pounds of unsold food and beverage products from landfill in its first 15 months, converting the material into renewable natural gas (RNG), fertilizer and recovered water.

After products can’t be sold or donated, US Cold routes them from seven facilities to Divert’s Integrated Diversion & Energy Facility in Turlock, California. There, Divert’s High‑Recovery Depackaging (HRD) and anaerobic digestion process...

Circana’s 2026/2027 Global Food and Beverage Outlook Predicts Slow-to-Moderate Growth 

U.S. consumers are no longer just cutting back; they are recalibrating how they buy, according to new Circana Compass research released today by Circana LLC. The insights show the U.S. retail food and beverage (F&B) industry grew 2.2% in the first half of 2026, and Circana projects growth will settle into a 2-3% range in 2027 as shoppers optimize spending amid financial pressure, shifting lifestyle priorities, and increasingly digital, AI-assisted shopping behavior. The findings signal a return toward pre..

Captain D’s Expands Sustainable Sourcing With Wild‑Caught Alaska Fish Rollout

Captain D’s is expanding its commitment to sustainably sourced, U.S.-caught seafood while maintaining an accessible, value-focused price point.

The fast-casual seafood chain is rolling out Wild Caught Batter Dipped Fish from Alaska, battered fresh daily in restaurants. The item will appear across several core menu platforms, including the brand’s value-driven Full Meal Deals and signature platters.

“Our guests know Captain D’s for its great seafood, generous portions and incredible value,” said Phil Greifeld, CEO of Captain D’s. “This...

Smithfield Foods Releases 24th Annual Sustainability Report

Smithfield Foods released its 24th annual sustainability report highlighting the company’s continued progress in animal care, environmental stewardship, food safety and community support.

“Our team delivered meaningful progress against our sustainability targets in 2025, reinforcing our commitment to producing ‘Good food. Responsibly.^®,’” said Shane Smith, president and chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods. “From reducing food waste to investing in animal care and environmental stewardship, we are proud of the impact our teams are making across our operations and local communities.

Key Achievements in 2025

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...