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For The Greater Good

For The Greater Good

Written by: IGA USA
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Small businesses are the backbone of American entrepreneurship. And yet, the smart, experienced, and passionate entrepreneurs working in the independent grocery space are often isolated from what global leaders are doing to ensure long-term global sustainability. In this podcast, hosted by the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) CEO John Ross, C-level leaders across manufacturing and retail industries will discuss the issues they’re most passionate about and what they are doing to ensure the sustainability of our industries. Join us for these intimate conversations with real people wanting to do good.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • For The Greater Good Ep12: American Egg Board President & CEO Emily Metz
    Jan 23 2025

    American Egg Board President & CEO Emily Metz joins IGA CEO John Ross for the season two premiere of For the Greater Good, where Metz addresses the avian flu's impact on egg supply and pricing, along with strategies to meet consumer demand in a changing market.

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    29 mins
  • For The Greater Good Ep11: Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider On The Complexity of Sustainability In Business
    Jul 5 2023

    When a global consumer packaged goods company like Nestlé wants to initiate more sustainable practices, choosing which initiatives to prioritize is a daunting task. Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider spoke with IGA CEO John Ross in episode 11 of the For the Greater Good podcast about what they must consider when launching sustainable initiatives, the business side of sustainability, and Nestlé's goals to be Net Zero by 2050. Schneider has published these pieces on sustainability: • Consumers want sustainable options. What food producers, suppliers, and retailers can do now: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/consumers-want-sustainable-options-what-food-can-do-now-schneider/ • How a living income can remake cocoa farming: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-living-income-can-help-remake-cocoa-farming-mark-schneider/ Want to learn more about Nestlé’s sustainability efforts? Visit these pages: • Nestlé Sustainability: https://www.nestle.com/sustainability • Supporting balanced & sustainable diets with products good for you and good for the planet: https://www.nestle.com/sustainability/nutrition-health • Nestlé's climate action and roadmap to achieve net zero by 2050 at the latest: https://www.nestle.com/sustainability/climate-change • Nestlé's waste reduction: Reducing packaging and food waste: https://www.nestle.com/sustainability/waste-reduction

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    22 mins
  • For The Greater Good Episode 10: Kellogg’s CEO Steve Cahillane On Food Waste & Inclusivity Initiatives
    Feb 22 2023

    Consumers want to buy products from companies that are making a difference in our communities. Hear Kellogg’s Chairman & CEO Steve Cahillane and IGA CEO John Ross discuss Kellogg’s myriad of initiatives to better humanity and the planet, including their support of women smallholders, ensuring ED&I in the workplace, and addressing food waste. Learn more at: https://betterdays.kelloggcompany.com/

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    16 mins
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