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Sustainable Food Business A new scorecard released by the Humane Society of the United States reveals significant progress in sustainable campus dining, with leading universities committing to substantial increases in plant-based meal options. The assessment, which grades institutions from A+ to F, evaluated how major US colleges are advancing sustainability through their dining programs. January […]

Humane World for Animals Humane World for Animals has released a new scorecard assessing how some of the nation’s largest higher education institutions are advancing sustainability by adding more plant-based meals to their menus and reducing their reliance on animal products. January 8, 2025

Humane World for Animals Northshore School District has solidified itself as a leader in K-12 food service by pledging to serve 28% plant-based menus by 2027. September 9, 2024

VegOut Western Oregon University pledges to serve 50% plant-based meals by 2027, promoting student health, sustainability, and inclusivity through innovative dining options. June 8, 2024

Humane World for Animals Western Oregon University, the state’s oldest public university, has signed the Forward Food Pledge, committing to transition the university’s campus dining menus to 50% plant-based meals by 2027. June 7, 2024

Foodservice Director Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE), a K-12 focused foodservice provider with an emphasis on scratch cooking, just finished conducting a 4-week pilot of plant-based meals in 9 schools. The pilot, put on with help from Humane World for Animals, resulted in the foodservice provider eliminating over 16,300 lbs. of greenhouse gas emissions, according to

Green Queen The Food Service Industry Protein Sustainability Scorecard shines a spotlight on the companies that are committed to real change and those that do not or choose to operate without transparency. May 3, 2024

Humane World for Animals Trenton Special School District has become the first K-12 school district in Tennessee to pledge to significantly increase its plant-based breakfast and lunch options. May 2, 2024

Vegconomist ISS Guckenheimer has secured the number one rank for protein sustainability for the third consecutive year on the Protein Sustainability Scorecard. May 2, 2024

Vegconomist The latest Protein Sustainability Scorecard report evaluates major US foodservice companies’ efforts to diminish environmental and animal welfare impacts through their purchasing and menu selections, particularly as these companies serve vast networks, including schools, corporate offices, and stadiums. April 24, 2024