Chomps Has Joined 1% for the Planet Network
The snack brand pledged to donate at least 1 percent of its annual net revenue to support global environmental initiatives.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Chomps has officially joined the 1% for the Planet network, formalizing its commitment to environmental sustainability. The snack brand will contribute at least 1 percent of its annual net revenue through monetary donations, product contributions, and membership fees.
Why it matters
This membership verifies and expands the company's existing social impact programs. By formalizing its contributions, the brand aims to strengthen food system resilience while maintaining its established support for environmental conservation and nutrition access.
Chomps donated 10.3 million meat sticks in 2025 and is the largest snack brand to join the 1% for the Planet organization. The company also partnered with 4ocean, which successfully collected 5.6 million pounds of plastic in 2025.
The players
Chomps
Chomps is a snack company that produces protein-rich meat sticks and emphasizes nutrition and environmental responsibility.
1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet is a global organization that connects businesses with environmental nonprofits to facilitate recurring financial contributions.
4ocean
4ocean is an ocean cleanup company that works to remove plastic and trash from the ocean and coastlines globally.
The details
As the largest snack brand member of the network, Chomps has implemented a framework to support employee growth and expand food access. The partnership builds on previous charitable efforts, including a collaboration with 4ocean to combat global plastic pollution.
Timeline
Chomps announced the 1% for the Planet membership on October 6, 2026.
In 2025, the company donated 10.3 million meat sticks.
In 2025, partner organization 4ocean collected 5.6 million pounds of plastic.
Market Landscape
Joining the 1% for the Planet network aligns the brand with a standardized model of corporate philanthropy that validates consumer-facing environmental claims. This move strengthens the company's competitive standing as demand for transparent and verifiable sustainable business practices grows.
Consumers can expect the brand to continue its food access and plastic reduction efforts as part of these new formal commitments. This transition ensures that a portion of every purchase is redirected toward verified environmental and nutritional support programs.
The takeaway
This commitment represents a transition from voluntary charitable acts to a formalized and measurable corporate strategy. Consumers are increasingly favoring brands that verify their sustainability impact through recognized third-party organizations.
Further reading
For more information on how corporate social responsibility shapes the industry, visit the Philanthropy section.
More information
View the Chomps impact initiatives information to learn more about the brand's sustainability goals.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Deli Market News.
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