Environmentally focused sustainability efforts continue to evolve for produce operators, as reduction in plastics and recyclability in packaging have grown in importance over the past five years.
There are more and more solution providers that can help produce operators measure their carbon footprint and offer other value-added services relating to climate change.
Some, but far from all, produce operators have optimism about President Biden’s plans to put in place policies that will give growers a “green new deal” to help reduce greenhouse gases.
Decarbonization of fresh produce production and logistics, achieving zero waste and seeking more sustainable growing methods are among the long-term goals for produce companies surveyed by The Packer.
Third-party certification bodies play a significant but not universal role in confirming and measuring sustainability measures related to the environment.
