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Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Del Monte Foods Advances Food Waste Reduction Efforts with Upcycled-Certified Beverages
JOYBA® Bubble Teas Are the Company's Latest Products to be Upcycled Certified® as it Delivers Food that Nourishes People and the Planet WALNUT CREEK, Calif., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Del Monte Foods announced today that all nine of its JOYBA® Bubble Teas have received Upcycled Certified® status from Where Food Comes From, Inc., furthering the company's efforts in reducing food waste. Through these nine beverages, Del Monte Foods has successfully reclaimed 265 tons of sweetened syrup over the past year, reducing food waste through more sustainable practices. The company has been active in the upcycled food movement. In 2021, Del Monte's Blue Lake® Petite Cut, and Blue Lake® Farmhouse Cut Green Beans became the industry's first canned vegetable products to be Upcycled Certified® by Where Food Comes From, Inc. Made with upcycled green beans from Wisconsin and Illinois, these offerings have now been joined by the newly certified JOYBA Bubble Teas. Through upcycling, smaller- or larger-sized vegetable cuts and sweetened syrup are being reclaimed rather than going to waste. 'As Growers of Good, Del Monte Foods actively seeks ways to redirect surplus products, helping to provide healthier, accessible food while reducing greenhouse gas emissions,' said Greg Longstreet, President and CEO of Del Monte Foods. 'This achievement is a testament to the hard work of our team members in using more sustainable practices to ensure that food reaches its highest and best purpose, while creating delicious food and beverages that bring joy to eating.' Globally, around $1 trillion USD is lost per year on food that is wasted. As part of Del Monte Foods' mission to nourish people and communities with earth's goodness, the company continues to reduce food waste in its supply chain. In fiscal year 2024, the company diverted more than 3 million pounds of food from landfills through upcycling. 'Upcycling food has emerged as one of the most effective ways food companies and people can combat climate change,' said Amanda Oenbring, CEO of the Upcycled Food Association. 'As a trusted brand, Del Monte Foods leadership in the upcycling space continues to have an important impact on consumer awareness of reducing food waste for a healthier planet and future.' Learn more about Del Monte Foods' comprehensive sustainability goals, including its efforts toward net-zero emissions at To learn more about the Upcycled Food Association, visit About Del Monte Foods For nearly 140 years, Del Monte Foods has been driven by our mission to nourish families with earth's goodness. As the original plant-based food company, we're always innovating to make nutritious and delicious foods more accessible to consumers across our portfolio of beloved brands, including Del Monte®, Contadina®, College Inn®, Kitchen Basics®, JOYBA®, Take Root Organics® and S&W®. We believe that everyone deserves great tasting food they can feel good about, which is why we responsibly source and produce food for a healthier tomorrow. Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited (Bloomberg: DELM SP, DELM PM) and is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Del Monte Canada, Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd., Conagra/Productos Del Monte, or Del Monte Panamerican. For more information about Del Monte Foods and our products, please visit or About the Upcycled Food Association The Upcycled Food Association (UFA) is the only nonprofit food industry association dedicated to catalyzing the upcycled economy to prevent food loss and waste across the entire supply chain. As the hub of the upcycled industry, UFA propels innovation by connecting surplus ingredients and byproducts to upcycled manufacturers. With a flagship third-party verified program, Upcycled CertifiedⓇ, companies demonstrate how their products prevent food waste, and showcase their positive impact to their buyers and consumers. To learn more, visit Media Contact: Sarah Thompson Edelman [email protected] 916-982-9529 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Del Monte Foods
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Nearly 200,000 Cans Of Green Beans Recalled Due To Potential Contamination Of A Foreign Object
Canned vegetables tend to be a tucked-away staple in Southern pantries for their convenience and versatility—certainly the star of many a vintage recipe. However, a recent Class II recall from Del Monte has us double-checking our shelves. According to a report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 197,808 cans of Target Good & Gather cut green beans—produced by Del Monte—have been recalled due to potential contamination from a foreign object. Though the company did not share what foreign object might have made its way into the beans, often in food recalls, this refers to bits of plastic, metal, or glass. The voluntary recall, which spans 8,242 cases of the canned vegetable under Target's generic pantry brand, was first initiated on February 12, 2025 and classified on March 13. The Class II label from the FDA is given to products that may not cause death or major injury, but could still pose serious or irreversible health risks. If you have a 14.5-ounce can of Good & Gather cut green beans in your home, here's what to look for on the label: Lot number of 7AA 418507 UPC of 0 85239-11628 9 Best-by date of October 28, 2026 The recalled green beans were distributed across 21 states, a handful of which are in the South. These include Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. (The full list can be found in the FDA's recall report.) If you find yourself with a can of green beans that fit the bill, do not consume. Target has not yet updated their product recalls page with the news, nor has the FDA given guidance on what to do with tainted cans, but you can likely return to your point of purchase for a refund. Or, toss 'em. If you're not feeling so confident in your canned green beans, you may want to take the opportunity to switch to fresh or frozen. We have dozens of easy, flavorful green bean recipes that will have you swearing off canned, including Southern-Style Green Beans, Garlic Parmesan Green Beans, and our five-star Green Bean Casserole. Read the original article on Southern Living
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bizarre 'kangaroo-like' animal spotted - and five other stories you missed this week
The discovery of a strange looking animal on a roundabout in south east London is one of our best local stories of the week. The News Shopper reported that the creature was caught on camera by a father and daughter, who said it looked a lot like a kangaroo. Elsewhere, a seagull that was originally found in a Scottish rubbish bin made a rather adventurous trip abroad and a Norfolk grandmother has been named the new face of a global brand. You can read the full version of each of our selected articles through the links under each story – or read more top headlines from around the UK's regions on the Yahoo UK local news page. A dad and daughter spotted a "bizarre looking" animal - on a roundabout in south east London. Ben Amos, 43, and his daughter Dolcie, 12, were heading out for dinner in Eltham just before 8pm on Sunday 9 February when they spotted the strange animal from their car window. The dad says the mystery creature - which they saw at the Well Hall roundabout - was first up on its hind legs, and the pair had thought it was a kangaroo or a wallaby. Read the full story from The News Shopper A seagull rescued from a rubbish bin in Paisley has been spotted enjoying life on a beach 1,800 miles away in Morocco after being nursed back to health. Gulliver, a Lesser Black-Backed Gull, was found inside a bin on a residential street in Renfrewshire in May 2024 after a passerby heard its "pitiful" cries and urgently contacted the Scottish SPCA. It received care from the team before being released, after being fitted with metal and plastic rings in the hope of tracking its progress. Almost 200 days later, a birdwatcher has found it soaking up the sun on Agadir Beach in Morocco, leaving SSPCA staff delighted. Read the full story from Glasgow Live A Darlington metal detectorist has found an 'incredible' 1,800-year-old coin in the fields around the town. Mark McMullan has been searching the fields around Darlington and County Durham for the last few years. He has made some incredible finds from rare Roman coins to historic cannonballs. Read the full story from The Northern Echo A grandmother from Norfolk has been named as the new face of a global brand. Del Monte is one of the world's leading food producers and is widely known for its Man from Del Monte adverts in the 1980s and 1990s. They starred a well-dressed inspector who visited plantations to check the quality of crops before they were harvested and sold under the Del Monte name. Read the full story from Eastern Daily Press A Huddersfield teenager who could not ride a pushbike five years ago is now a 120mph motorbike champ landing top titles. Isabelle Wingate, 13, took inspiration from her dad, Dean, 43 - who raced for 20 years - and has quickly picked up the sport competing in Supermoto events, racing against men and women up to the age of 18. Read the full story from Yorkshire Live A North Yorkshire magistrate is urging members of the LGBT+ community to volunteer in the justice system. The magistrate, who also works as an emergency planning manager, believes the role offers valuable life skills that can benefit both personal and professional life. Tim, 49, has been a magistrate for about 18 months and manages to balance this responsibility with his full-time job. Read the full story from The Northern Echo
