The company already made commitments previously for greenhouse gas emissions and renewable natural gas.

The company highlighted its commitment to safety, fair hiring practices, environmentalism and preserving natural resources.

The beef is raised in Australia and New Zealand.

China continues to grow as a beef import market.

The company will add more than 8,000 solar panels at four locations in Pennsylvania.

A pilot program will include seven facilities beginning in 2021.

Dollar sales of meat the week ending on Aug. 23 were 16% above sales during the same timeframe in 2019.

The retailer partnered with local restaurants to give consumers a dine-out meal at home.

The ERS is the division of the USDA that anticipates trends and emerging issues in agriculture, food, the environment and rural America.