ESG News For Griffith Foods

Alfreton Park School has opened its new library – designed to allow students to discover the joy of reading, develop their literacy skills, and build confidence.

Griffith Foods, together with PepsiCo and a common sourcing partner, launch OURO, a pioneering initiative in Goiás, at the heart of Brazil’s Cerrado region, designed to accelerate farmers’ transition to regenerative practices through financing and technical support.

Griffith Foods is proud to announce the launch of Versaterra™, a new plant-based protein platform designed to meet the future of food.

Pauline was recently featured on the HR Impact Show podcast by EngageRocket, where she shared her valuable insights on building effective HR teams, leadership, and guiding organizations through change.

We were honored to support North York Harvest at their 40th Anniversary with a $50,000 donation through Griffith Cares. This gift, the largest in their history, will help expand their ability to serve over 30,000 people every month who face food insecurity.

August 7, 2025, marks the 106th anniversary of Griffith Foods and another year of blending care and creativity in the food industry. In 1919, Griffith Foods was founded with the intent to “bring science to the food industry”.

Our Griffith Foods’ team had an incredible time hosting an immersive offsite experience during the The Aspen Institute's Climate Chicago event!

Our latest white paper, "Crafting Culinary Excellence at Griffith Foods," explores how our team of chefs blend regional expertise, trend insights, and sustainable practices to deliver authentic, chef-inspired solutions.

Since 1919, Griffith Foods has been committed to building a more sustainable food system—blending care and creativity to nourish the world.

Operating mid-supply chain has some advantages when it comes to implementing regenerative agriculture practices, says Anne Jacobs, global regenerative agriculture manager at US-based food manufacturer Griffith Foods.

At Griffith Foods, our people are the heart of everything we do, and we know that achieving our 2030 Aspirations starts with them.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re proud to share that 100% of our employees have access to mental health resources and financial education.

“When purpose and performance come together, we can create innovative, scalable solutions to help solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. Griffith Foods was built on the idea of business as a vehicle for greater good.” – Brian Griffith, Executive Chairman

Griffith Foods is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2025 Best Managed Company, making it the fourth year in a row to earn this designation.

Today, we celebrate World Fair Trade Day, a global celebration of fair and ethical trade practices that promote equity, sustainability, and better trading conditions for farmers and producers.

We’ve built strong momentum. I’m very proud of all our Griffith Foods’ team members worldwide that have driven the progress we annually report. It is a holistic, cross-functional and sometimes messy effort that touches all corners of our business.

Food service procurement offers untapped potential to pave the way for healthier, more sustainable diets. How can organizations rethink their procurement strategies to prioritize nutrition and drive significant progress?

This year’s Earth Day theme, Our Power, Our Planet, calls for bold action to triple global renewable energy by 2030 — a vision that aligns closely with our own Aspirations.

At Griffith Foods, better nutrition starts with better understanding. This National Nutrition Month®, we’re proud to celebrate our teams who prioritize creating flavorful, nutritious, and sustainable solutions to meet evolving customer needs.

At Griffith Foods, we proudly celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8th, honoring the invaluable contributions of women while cultivating an inclusive and authentic environment.

In support of Black History Month, Griffith Foods is honored to have sponsored the 2025 Black Creativity Gala at the Museum of Science and Industry, celebrating Black innovators and artists.

Food fortification is one of the most cost-effective, scalable solutions to tackle hidden hunger – and yet, its full potential remains untapped.

Mike Shantz, Senior Category Manager for Griffith Foods’ Global Alternative Proteins business, knows the importance of developing alternative proteins to complement traditional animal protein.

Griffith Foods is thrilled to announce that our manufacturing site in Bangalore, India, has achieved ISO 14001 certification for environmental management! This

Partnering with customers to create new alternative protein products is nothing new to Griffith Foods.

Griffith Foods is on a mission to develop more sustainable and nutritious products for our global customers. We are committed to optimizing the nutritional value of our own finished goods, in an effort to deliver the most optimal product.

At Griffith Foods, we are committed to advancing our workplace health and safety standards.

In 2023, we proudly delivered “Laboratorio de los Sueños,” an innovative environmental classroom at the Isidoro School in El Rosario de Marinilla, built entirely from recycled plastic waste.

Looking forward, Dave and his team has set ambitious goals, including ensuring 50% of their finished products meet or exceed global nutrition standards and working toward net-zero GHG emissions by 2030 for Scope 1 and 2, and by 2040 for Scope 3 of their value chain.

In 2023, we strengthened our commitment to fighting hunger in Bangalore, India, through our partnership with the Bangalore Food Bank. Our efforts included various initiatives that collectively aimed to empower and support the local community.

Griffith Foods has positioned itself as a leader in sustainable sourcing. The company’s commitment to regenerative agriculture and its proactive approach to ESG have set a benchmark for others in the industry.

At Griffith Foods, we believe in the power of community and collective efforts to create positive change.

Griffith Foods APAC is the first region to have achieved ISO 14001 certification across all sites for their Environmental Management System (EMS), marking a significant milestone in our global sustainability efforts.

Griffith Foods Brazil is sprouting positive change. Partnering with ETEC, a public technical school in Jundiaí City, we’re empowering the next generation of agricultural technicians with the knowledge of regenerative agriculture.

Griffith Foods is excited to announce the expansion of the global sustainability team with the addition of two new positions. Kimberly Schaub and Bernard Hayman are talented additions to the organization and their work is crucial for advancing the company’s 2030 Aspirations.

Griffith Foods has been a proud supporter of the Greater Chicago Food Depository for many decades.

In 2023, alongside Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited, the Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), and the Sustainable Food Lab, we launched an innovative pilot program to promote regenerative agriculture in wheat farming.

Within a few days of the disaster, the Griffith Foods Monterrey plant delivered 450,000 servings (4.5 tons) of Griffith Foods fortified porridge to support the people and the communities in the affected area.

Griffith Foods, a family-owned product development company guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report.

Griffith Foods has completed an EcoVadis assessment annually since 2019 and is proud to have achieved another gold medal for their 2023 performance. Griffith Foods is thrilled to share that they have scored in the top 5% of all companies ranked by EcoVadis.

June is Pride month and Griffith Food’s Supporting Pride With Inclusion Celebration and Education (SPICE) community is a global belonging community committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and celebration of the 2SLGBTQ+ community through education and outreach.

Griffith Foods, one of the largest food product development companies in the world, is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2024 US Best Managed company, making it the third year in a row to earn this designation.

Despite being sustainable, nutritious and delicious, vegetables are often relegated to side dishes instead of center of the plate. No longer an afterthought, it’s time for vegetables to shine!

During Women’s History Month in March, employees from around the world along with members of Griffith Foods’ Women Innovating, Solving & Excelling (WISE) belonging community, came together to honor and celebrate the contributions of women.

This Earth Day was a reminder that we all share one earth and it’s our responsibility to care for it. Regenerative agriculture practices help safeguard our planet.

Griffith Foods is working to make a difference in water stewardship.

As part of our commitment to nutrition and building nutritional expertise, we are excited to leverage National Nutrition Month®, an initiative sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, to kick off our third annual Nutrition Awareness Month at Griffith Foods.

Today is #InternationalWomen’sDay, a global celebration held annually on March 8th to commemorate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world, while also advocating for gender equality and women's rights.

In recognition of Black History Month, Griffith Foods was proud to sponsor the 2024 Black History Gala that took place on February 17th at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.