Sustainability
An approach using artificial intelligence and supercomputers can help measure the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from individual farms at a national scale, according to a new research study.
Equitable Food Initiative will host a webinar on Sept. 11 to highlight the supplier portion of its Learn, Access and Benchmark platform.
The sustainable solutions provider of crop protection and natural pollination highlights its efforts to decrease its greenhouse gas emissions and more.
Russellville, Ark.-based Denali has introduced ReCirculate, its compost and organic potting soil product made from food waste sourced from thousands of grocery stores.
University of Georgia researchers have evaluated the technology as a tool for rapidly sensing abrupt temperature changes in crops in real time, as such spikes can lead to premature spoilage and rotting.
The retail grocer highlights sustainability efforts in conjunction with the recognition for its leadership in reducing refrigerant emissions.
In April 2024, the Center for Biological Diversity sent a letter to the U.S. State Department and other agencies urging a halt to imports of avocados from deforested land.
The initiative will involve more than 1,300 grocery retail locations and 18 food distribution centers across seven states diverting edible food from landfills to donation centers.
The partnership kicks off with a fundraising campaign at all 169 Natural Grocers locations to celebrate Organic Month and support Rodale Institute’s Farmer Training and Veteran Farmer Training programs.
Frutura spoke with The Packer about Agrícola Don Ricardo’s B Corp certification, sustainability and progress in its platform by baselining data companywide.
Sustainability stole the show at numerous booths at the recent Fruit Attraction in Madrid, where global avocado company Westfalia took a fun, whimsical and practical approach to the subject.
Supported projects will increase the quality and quantity of pollinator habitat for monarch butterflies, rusty-patched bumble bees and other native pollinators, says the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
The Environmental Protection Agency has outlined opportunities to protect communities from the impacts of plastic production and waste.
Following the Sinclair T55’s launch, the company says industry stakeholders’ support is needed for an ongoing education and awareness campaign.
Reusable packaging supplier IFCO has released its ESG Report 2024, giving an account of the company’s environmental, social and governance performance throughout IFCO’s fiscal year 2024.
RRD’s 2024 “Packaging & Labels Insight Report” notes that companies are also investing in sustainability initiatives and focusing on expanding their e-commerce operations to better meet customer demand.
The system aims to help growers achieve specific results with built-in recipes.
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast episode, RPE’s Stephanie Teclaw discusses how an Equitable Food Initiative course provided the resources and framework to analyze the company’s current sustainability state.
U.S. growers can play an important role in providing solutions to critical water issues, according to a new report from Farm Journal’s Trust In Food initiative.
Farm Journal has released a unique report exploring the complex relationship among farmers, their production data and conservation.
An innovative approach to extending shelf life of avocados may end up reducing waste, saving energy and having an all-around positive impact on the environment.
Sustainable business practices within the fresh produce industry will be the focus of The Packer’s Sustainable Produce Summit.
Elgin, Minn.-Honeybear Brands has created long-term sustainability goals around pollinator health, packaging, food loss/waste and climate and energy.
Water supplies are under pressure now and will be even more so in the future. That spells trouble for growers and the entire planet.
Full Harvest, the first business-to-business online marketplace for surplus and imperfect produce, co-announced with Danone North America the launch of Two Good ‘Good Save’ yogurt made rescued meyer lemons.
Why is it so difficult to agree on a “globally acceptable” definition of sustainability?
Livestock producers appreciate the value of livestock production records. Records are important for evaluating past decisions and planning for progress in their herd or flock. Pasture records are just as valuable.
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) has released its draft Principles and Criteria for Global Sustainable Beef document for public comment.
A recent study debunks the myth that livestock production diverts food from starving people.
New NCGA Good Steward Recognition Program will highlight best management practices in sustainable farming.