The brand has been named a finalist in Sustainability, Climate and Environment, Community Engagement, Special Projects category in the third annual Anthem Awards.

Forward thinking food producers, retailers and restaurateurs have responded with intuitive technology, customized pick-up and delivery options, planet friendly packaging, and delicious products to enjoy at home and away from home.

The pandemic has caused a great deal of insecurities and unknowns.

When it comes to sustainable packaging and its social and environmental impact, it’s companies like good natured® who are driving innovation and change in a real way.

Local and regional bakery ingredients continue to play a more significant role in today’s bakery and overall food industry, setting a course for a deeper commitment to sustainability in the bakery marketplace.

The company’s annual report, “Nourish: Intention & Impact,” breaks the company’s ESG practices into four pillars: community, people, planet and ingredients.

The company is positioned in the 1^st percentile in both the Food Product and Packaged Food companies by Morningstar Sustainalytics.

Food waste is gaining momentum as a leading concern among bakery shoppers.

The company met score requirements of the B Impact Assessment, which rates business factors such as employee benefits, civic engagement, DE&I initiatives, product environmental benefits and the impacts of business operations.

The company's findings show a boost in consumer perception.