PHOENIX - If you're a fan of Mexican food, then you're probably familiar with Mission Foods. The company is renowned for its flour and corn tortillas, taco shells, and tortilla chips. Less well known is the fact that Mission Foods is taking a proactive stance regarding the refrigerant it uses in its bakeries.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is one of the reasons why Mission Foods decided to voluntarily convert its facilities to non-ozone-depleting refrigerants. EPA's Bakery Partnership Agreement, which was instituted in 2002, allows baking companies to voluntarily audit their facilities for compliance with the Clean Air Act's National Recycling and Emission Reduction Program in exchange for reduced penalties.