Conagra highlights healthy product sales

CHICAGO — Conagra Brands Inc. is making strides in boosting its portfolio of healthier products.

The Chicago-based company ranked 9th out of 30 companies in the world based on the 2024 Global Index by Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI), according to the Fiscal 2025 Citizenship Report. ATNI determined the ranking after finding that 51% of Conagra’s sales derived from products with a Health Star Rating (HSR) of 3.5 or above. The HSR evaluates foods based on calories, saturated fat, total sugars, sodium, protein, dietary fiber, and “fruit, vegetable, nut and legume (fvnl) content,” Conagra said.

“We are proud to provide consumers with convenient choices that contribute positively to healthier eating patterns,” Conagra said.

Options for healthier choices included more products with less sodium. At the end of fiscal 2025, Conagra said it successfully reduced sodium in 80% of the products that were targeted for reduction.

“Our approach to sodium reduction, as informed by science and FDA guidance, is to continue to gradually reduce sodium in our products through reformulation, maintain these sodium guardrails in innovation, and all the while, achieve consumer acceptance,” Conagra said.

As for the supply chain, Conagra experienced mixed results in the 2025 fiscal year.

Conagra noted in the report that Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were approximately 778,879 tonnes, which was 13% more than the company’s updated fiscal 2024 baseline.

“We remain committed to accelerating progress toward our climate goals through a roadmap of actions, including implementing energy efficiency measures, reducing fugitive emissions across our facilities, and investing in renewable energy,” Conagra said.

On the other hand, Scope 3 GHG emissions totaled 10,767,691 tonnes, which was 9% less than the company’s updated fiscal 2024 baseline.

“Fiscal 2025 marked a milestone in our climate strategy: we completed a comprehensive assessment of Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG)-related emissions using HowGood’s advanced analytics platform,” Conagra said. “FLAG emissions account for greenhouse gases from land-use change and farming practices, which are among the largest contributors to climate impact in the food industry. Converting forests or grasslands into farmland releases significant carbon, and agricultural activities influence soil health and methane emissions. Because these factors represent a major share of Scope 3 emissions, we are utilizing HowGood’s analytics platform to align with global standards for accurate FLAG emission accounting.”

Conagra also laid out its 2035 science-based climate change goals. The company aims to reduce 63% of its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035 compared to its 2024 baseline, reduce 45% of its absolute Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 2035 compared to its 2024 baseline, and reduce 63% of its absolute Scope 3 non-FLAG emissions by 2035 compared to its 2024 baseline.

“At Conagra, we are taking decisive action by advancing responsible sourcing practices for raw ingredients and implementing energy management strategies across our facilities, while partnering with our suppliers to drive meaningful action across the value chain,” the report said. “These efforts support our recently updated climate targets for 2035.”

Waste reduction remains an area of concern for Conagra.

In the 2025 fiscal year, Conagra diverted approximately 90% of solid waste generated at its facilities to more beneficial uses through various methods, including recycling and land applications to improve soil quality. Furthermore, the company recognized 19 production facilities as Zero Waste champions for diverting more than 90% of its waste materials from landfill and incineration through innovative waste-reduction methods such as proper waste separation and recycling.

“These achievements reflect Conagra’s systematic approach to waste management,” Conagra said. “These facilities advanced their approach beyond diversion by implementing targeted strategies such as reducing hazardous and universal waste through smarter purchasing practices, equipment upgrades, and recycling programs; reusing durable components to avoid unnecessary material consumption; repairing critical infrastructure to prevent ingredient loss and safety risks; and optimizing production processes to minimize raw material waste during transfer. Together, these actions demonstrate how operational ingenuity and resource efficiency drive progress toward a circular economy and reinforce our commitment to continuous improvement in manufacturing sustainability.”