FPSA is a collaborative initiative dedicated to promoting sustainable organic waste reduction and regenerative agriculture solutions in more than 20 national and regional food and beverage companies
The Farm Powered Strategic Alliance (FPSA), a global collaborative initiative focused on driving systemic change, is dedicated to promoting sustainable organic waste reduction and regenerative agriculture solutions. With the addition of Milk Specialties Global, the Alliance gains a valuable partner with extensive experience in sustainable manufacturing and is dedicated to supporting America’s farmers. The FPSA was launched in 2020 with founding members Unilever, Starbucks, Dairy Farmers of America, and Vanguard Renewables and has since grown to more than 20 national and regional food and beverage companies.
Milk Specialties Global, a nutrition ingredients manufacturer, has joined Vanguard Renewables® FPSA. Milk Specialties’ range of high-quality ingredients, including whey and milk proteins, functional fats, and carbohydrates are spread across the globe. Neil H. Smith, Chief Executive Officer at Vanguard Renewables said “We are thrilled to add them to our cohort of first movers in the food and beverage industry focused on sustainability, decarbonization of supply chains, and moving towards a more circular economy.”
Vanguard Renewables partners with food and beverage manufacturers to recycle their inedible food waste via Farm Powered® anaerobic digestion, which converts organic waste into renewable natural gas (RNG). This RNG is then used to generate electricity, heat, and transportation fuel, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. By diverting food waste from landfills and transforming it into clean energy, Vanguard Renewables is making a significant impact on the environment while also creating economic opportunities for farmers and local communities.
Vanguard Renewables has grown from two facilities under management in 2014 to 32 sites across the United States, with new projects commencing construction consistently over the next four years. A highlight in its decade-long history was the formation of the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance which now boasts more than 20 national and regional companies across several verticals.
