Social Responsibility
San Antonio, Texas-based NatureSweet has partnered with a nonprofit, Fundación EDUCA México A.C., to help create herb, fruit, and vegetable gardens at schools near six NatureSweet facilities throughout Mexico.
Robinson Fresh has been awarded The Grand Lion for Good Vendor Award from retailer Food Lion for its support of hunger relief projects and commitment to driving efficiencies across the fresh produce supply chain.
Seald Sweet/Greenyard USA will present limited-edition packaging for lemons at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show.
Brighter Bites, a nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, is expanding its offerings to six Phoenix-area schools.
The total donation more than tripled a 75,000-meal goal that was issued as a challenge to employees as part of Lipman Family Farms’ 75th anniversary celebration, the company says.
This new resource from the International Fresh Produce Association offers guidance and certifications on how to develop and implement diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
The Yakima, Wash.-based company says its employees contributed 50% more hours to community service in 2023 compared with the previous year.
The company received the award based on quantitative data from an associate survey as well as other qualitative scoring methods.
The Yakima, Wash.-based company says the initiative aims to empower young changemakers to transform their dreams into impactful projects that contribute to positive change in their communities.
The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer’s Feeding School Kids raised over $1.5 million, with customer support, to help local public school districts combat hunger.
The omnichannel grocer says it is focussing on fresh, affordable food this World Health Day, highlighting its Guiding Stars program; buy one, give-back campaigns; and local sourcing for healthier choices.
The retailer honored more than 14,600 students nationwide for work to fight hunger and waste.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers is celebrating Farmworker Awareness Week by sharing the key role farmworkers play in its success.
Houston-based Brighter Bites has announced the launch of the Brighter Bites Ambassador Program.
NatureSweet says all its branded tomatoes — including Cherubs, Glorys, Constellation, Comets, Twilights and D’Vines — meet rigorous safety, environmental protection and sustainable livelihood standards.
The inaugural Potato Palooza aimed to glean and share farm-fresh food in local communities.
The founder and CEO shares highlights of the nonprofit’s Produce Program Innovation launch.
Customers are invited to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, buy a reusable bag or convert their Choice shopper points into a donation for local public school districts’ food programs.
This is the 11th year employees of the grower, packer and shipper of tree fruit shopped, wrapped and donated gifts to children in the care of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Family Services.
La Escuela de Asociados, which is Spanish for the School of Associates, is a key component of Grupo Alta’s recruitment process when new workers from the southern states of Mexico migrate north for employment.
The event, hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services, highlighted the correlation between nutrition and health.
The program in Las Cruces, N.M., is providing fresh produce to 600 families, aiming to improve health outcomes and combat food insecurity.
More than 16,000 bags of Little Smoochies mandarins were donated through the “Mandarins Making a Difference” campaign, aiding local hunger relief efforts.
Aldi is partnering with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for the sixth consecutive year, donating $1 million toward the battle against childhood cancer.
The biannual Publix Produce for Kids cause-marketing campaign is underway through June 26, with 12 produce companies set to donate meals this year to 35 Feeding America network food banks within Publix’s market area.
With nearly 20 employees walking at the event — and a weeklong companywide fundraising campaign — the team mobilized fundraising events to support the cause, the company said.
The Immokalee, Fla.-based company says its annual Backpack Giveaway reflects its dedication to supporting local education and empowering the next generation.
The sweepstakes, which lasts through Sept. 30, lets participants pick their favorite of three causes. Donations to the three organizations will be based on the percentage of votes by entrants.
The Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer is also coordinating volunteer events at organizations focused on food insecurity, as part of Publix Serves Week.
Food Lion says its associates volunteer more than 900 hours during The Great Pantry Makeover, which is now in its 10th year.