Sustainability
The Hegins, Pa.-based potato distributor says the 2024 Green Plant of the Year award recognizes its commitment to environmental sustainability, innovation and eco-friendly food production processes.
Hortifrut says BerryReality is a new way to connect with its stakeholders about the growing experience, innovation and sustainable practices.
Amara, a biofungicide and bactericide, is designed to protect fruit and vegetable crops from foliar diseases.
The new label has received certifications that show the Sinclair-T55 fruit sticker is safely compostable, breaking down and biodegrading completely without leaving harmful residues in the environment, the companies say.
Ag Progress Days and Invest in Our Land is working with Kansas resident and world-renowned crop artist, Stan Herd, to bring his heralded artistry to the Pennsylvania outdoor agricultural exposition.
With growers throughout the world coping with farming challenges related to weather, water and disease, the company says it all starts with seeds when it comes to offering growers sustainable solutions.
Producers may use the label to self-declare products that are produced with sustainable practices associated with lower greeenhouse gas emissions than those produced by conventional cultivation.
Most packaging suppliers tout myriad “sustainable” innovations they’ve adopted. But the concept begs the question: At what cost?
The event’s Oct. 2 keynote will give attendees the chance to participate in the ongoing conversation shaping the course of sustainable and innovative food production, organizers say.
The cooperative says it’s working with Measure to Improve on a comprehensive strategy focusing on climate-smart agriculture, reducing plastic packaging and engaging growers in environmental stewardship.
Highlights include how the company achieved its Science Based Targets initiative-approved Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas reduction goal well before a 2030 target.
The organization says farms, distributors and retailers are looking to it to help improve working conditions and protect critical biodiversity in avocado regions.
Doral, Fla.-based J&C Tropicals is committing to a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Fresh Solutions Network says the winning package was created to reflect Spuds less-than-perfect potatoes’ commitment to sustainability — from potato to package.
Significant advancements have been made in the ongoing partnership between Sprouts Farmers Market and IFCO.
By eliminating traditional paper labels, film and adhesives, Multisteps digital direct printing technology simplifies the recycling process, enhances recyclability and streamlines sustainability, the company says.
The company said it is the first U.S. farming company to secure a certification from Safe Quality Foods.
Tools such as artificial-intelligence-driven platforms are now at the forefront of helping the agricultural industry anticipate and mitigate risks, ensuring that future harvests remain as abundant and diverse as they are today.
Ahead of Climate Week, the survey — conducted independently by YouGov on behalf of Whole Foods Market — finds 70% of Gen Z support climate-smart agricultural practices.
Farmer-owned cooperative Blue Diamond Growers will work with technology company Divert to turn low-value almond byproducts into energy to supply local homes and businesses.
The research from tropical fresh fruit producer Fyffes also shows 43% of respondents consider it important that pineapples they purchase are sustainably and ethically sourced.
Mike Hemman, senior vice president of the North America Division of the drip irrigation solutions provider, discusses programs that can help growers meet sustainability goals.
The Costa Rican grower-shipper says its banana farms earned a five-star rating in the certification, which promotes sustainable development and environmental conservation.
“From the Soil Up” spotlights the key role farmers play in healing the land and bringing communities together through regenerative agriculture.
The new study commissioned by IFCO updates findings from 2018 and helps the company meet its 2040 net-zero and zero-waste goals.
The company said the new packaging will be available in Meijer with plans to expand to its organic products next year.
The new packaging will be available across all retail partners starting this fall.
Zespri and shipping partner ANL/CMA CGM have launched a feasibility study for a low-emissions shipping corridor between New Zealand and Belgium.
The biennial sustainability report for 2022-23 details the environmental and social practices the company has implemented during the period.
The report from Purdue’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability considered food spending, consumer satisfaction and values, support of agricultural and food policies, and trust in information sources.