November 2025

Career Advice From the Farmer’s Son Leading Sustainability at KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell

Originally published by Trellis

By Heather Clancy

Yum! Brands’ lead sustainability executive, Jon Hixson, grew up on a Kansas farm and cultivated a career in agriculture before pivoting to 10 years on Capitol Hill then leaping to a private-sector role in public affairs at Cargill in 2005. There, he interacted with hundreds of small-holder farmers across Asia, working on sourcing policies for coconut oil and palm oil.

Antea Group Welcomes Dr. Jase Hixson as a Senior Consultant

ST. PAUL, Minn., November 19, 2025 /3BL/ - Antea Group USA is pleased to announce the addition of Jase Hixson, Ph.D., as a Senior Consultant supporting and advancing our water and wastewater management services. Dr. Hixson brings more than fifteen years of experience in water and wastewater treatment operations, hydrologic modeling, and emerging contaminant assessment across municipal, industrial, and natural water systems.

Henkel Delights U.S. Soccer Fans With Immersive Experiences at ‘Henkel House’, Showcasing How Winning Starts at Home

  • ‘Henkel House’ features brands across Henkel’s well-known consumer brand portfolio, including Dial® soap, Persil® laundry detergent, Loctite® adhesives and göt2b® hair products
  • Alexi Lalas, U.S Soccer Legend, joined fans in Tampa and shared passionate insights on the growth of soccer and excitement for 2026 

Sourcing Journal Sustainability Summit Highlights Growing Momentum for Collaborative, Measurable Action

Photo: Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff and Dennita Sewell with Nicholas Brown, partnership and engagement lead at Retraced, a Cascale member, and fashion designer Marissa Wilson

The Sourcing Journal Sustainability Summit returned to Los Angeles this month, bringing together leaders from across the apparel, retail, manufacturing, and materials sectors to discuss how the industry can turn climate and social commitments into measurable progress.

Keep the Blues at Bay This Winter by Helping Protect Mental Health

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom

Winter can offer candy canes and hot chocolate, the holiday season, cozy coats and crackling fires, but it can also mean cold, gray days where it feels like the sun just doesn’t come out. Less sunshine can throw off your circadian rhythm, a fancy way of saying your internal clock, which might impact your sleep and your mood.1

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