Hodo is celebrating Earth Month 2022 with the prestigious Acterra Business Environmental Award! We’re making an impact with not only our low-waste production methods and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions but also for how we’re changing American diets. And that’s why Acterra presented Hodo with the Sustainable Food Systems Leadership Award.
It’s In the Name - Hodo Means “Good Bean”
We source organic, North American grown, non-GMO soybeans that are higher in protein than commodity soybeans. Organic agriculture is important for the environment and our farmers continually improve their agricultural practices by reducing tillage, rotating crops, stewarding for biodiversity, and more.
Waste Not, Want Not 🗑️
We work hard to minimize energy and water usage, designing closed loop cooling systems as well as other renewable (steam) and passive (natural lighting) systems. We adopt a zero-waste philosophy in our factory (which by the way, we affectionately call the Beanery). Our main ingredient, soybeans, produces pulp, also known as okara, which is upcycled as an important source of certified organic feed.
Winning Palates, ❤️, and Minds
We believe taste is everything in winning palates and minds when choosing to eat more plants. We amplify these messages at hosted culinary events and partner with cooking schools, non-profit community organizations, and incubators for small food businesses. See what we did at Tofu Disrupt.
Acterra has acknowledged Hodo as a thought leader in the “environmental benefits of a plant-based diet” with an “impact that is huge.” Read what Men’s Health had to say about how Hodo has helped change the American mindset on incorporating more soybeans!
Acterra is a non-profit organization that brings people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet and we’re pleased to have been officially recognized by them for using sustainable practices to make delicious, globally inspired plant-based foods. As a growing company, we’re committed to being environmentally sustainable and will continue to do better and more for our planet!
“The judges were impressed with the outstanding leadership, innovation and collaboration demonstrated
by Hodo... The commitment to sustainable food systems is clear.”
