Did THIS Really Fool Grace Dent With Its Plant-Based Sausages?
THIS co-founder Andy Shovel tells Green Queen about the brand's new TV ad, profitability, and optimism for the plant-based meat category.
2023
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Boardriders lays off 84 California employees, including C-Suite members
The news comes after the company was acquired by Authentic Brands Group last month.
Evergreen Packaging reaches nearly $2.3M settlement with EPA over Clean Air Act violations
The company, now part of Pactiv Evergreen, will pay a civil penalty, make facility modifications and undertake a $2.1 million supplemental environmental project for violations at an Arkansas kraft pulp and paper mill.
New pet food packaging and sustainability
Innova Market Insights data suggests a 32% growth in pet food launches in Europe from July 2018 to June 2023. Paper packaging for pet food experienced the most rapid material growth, with environmental sustainability claims increasing broadly. Pet food packaging launches from recycled materials registered an annual growth of 345%. Meanwhile, consumer convenient packaging launches also increased, with reclosable and r
Rubber drives ‘at least twice’ as much deforestation as previously thought
The clearing of forests for growing rubber “has been substantially underestimated” in figures used to develop policy on deforestation, new research finds.
What is a virtual power plant? An energy expert explains
Virtual power plants aren’t new. There are already 30 to 60 gigawatts of them in operation today across the US.
Ruiz Foods Expands, Adding Two New Future Processing Facilities in Vernon, Calif.
Maker of El Monterey and Tornados frozen Mexican brands expects first processing line to become operational in the first half of its fiscal year 2025.
Convoy cancels all loads; why freight companies fail; and unpopular opinions - WTT
On demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Craig Fuller; Brittain Ladd; Lee Brittain; Thomas Wasson; Justin Martin
12% new-truck tax panned at highway funding hearing
California lawmaker argues that a long-standing tax on new trucks is an inefficient way to sustain the ailing Highway Trust Fund.
This Japanese Startup Just Got $47M To Bring Its Plant-Based 'Miracle Meat' to the World
Japanese plant-based meat company DAIZ, which makes 'miracle chips' for vegan analogues, has raised $47.4B in Series C funding.
United Airlines' cargo gain undermined by low rates
United Airlines had a weak quarter for cargo revenue, but it’s on par with the rest of the industry.
Denmark's National Action Plan Promotes Plant-Based Foods
Following up on its 2021 climate agreement, the Denmark government has published an action plan to transition to a plant-based food system.
Birkenstock slides 12% in public market debut
The footwear brand began trading at $41 a share on Wednesday after pricing its IPO at $46.
Zitcha publishes first playbook on retail media personalisation
Imperative for driving customer loyalty and exponential revenue growth.
SEE to revise sustainability target, citing deficient recycling infrastructure and material availability
The revamped Sealed Air company noted a “longer than anticipated” timeline for market demand and material supply, as it pursues a 2025 goal for recyclable or reusable packaging that incorporates recycled or renewable content.
Monogram Food Fined for Child Labor at Minnesota Meat Snacks Plant
U.S. Dept. of Labor investigation found at least 11 children employed at Monogram Meat Snacks’ Chandler, Minn., processing facility; Monogram fined $140,000.
