Sustainability
By integrating high-yield Flex Farms directly into classrooms, Fork Farms is turning schools into localized food hubs that improve student nutrition, foster intergenerational healthy eating habits and create a sustainable pipeline for the future agricultural workforce.
In its newly released Organic Market Report, the organization says organics posted an annual growth rate of 6.8% in 2025, with produce leading all categories.
The third-party verified eco-label that certifies farms for pollinator and biodiversity conservation says it can offer reduced licensing fees and a simpler licensing experience for growers and brands.
Programs that spark curiosity about fruits and vegetables, whether classroom tastings to space-bound tomato seeds, show how early exposure can shape children’s willingness to try more plants.
The awards and the 2026 Agraya Summit discussions focused on women farmers will seek to highlight initiatives, elevate voices driving change and encourage collaboration toward a more resilient and transparent value chain.
The Hague-based agri-tech firm is transforming neighborhood food infrastructure by merging AI-powered greenhouse production with direct-to-consumer retail, a model set to revitalize U.S. food deserts starting in Pennsylvania this year.
By leveraging these merchandising tools to highlight specific health benefits of apples, avocados, mangoes and blueberries, retailers can transform the produce aisle into a destination for both physical and psychological resilience.
National retailers like Whole Foods Market and local businesses like Pemberton Farms in Boston are turning potential losses into profit and sustainability wins through collaborative platforms and systemic supply chain shifts.
Exploring unfamiliar plants through repeated exposure can turn hesitation into habit, giving the 30-plant challenge staying power while creating opportunities for retailers to inspire trial and repeat purchase.
Dina Newman, founder of KC Black Urban Growers, shares how the Kansas City nonprofit is reconnecting Black farmers to their agrarian heritage while building pathways to food sovereignty for the next generation.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s vice president of sustainability shares how this new strategic path will standardize metrics and streamline efforts across the global supply chain.
As urban farmers and gardeners prepare for the upcoming growing season, the focus is shifting from what we keep out of our dirt to the living networks we must build within it, according to soil scientist Chris Cerveny.
The Berkeley, Calif.-based company has been honored for its 100% natural coating that doubles the shelf life of fresh produce and reduces retail waste by up to 30%.
Both groups see sustainable produce packaging as important to the overall sustainability of their lives and businesses respectively.
Consumer definitions of what sustainability means are wide-ranging and challenging, but companies today are trying to meet those demands while also looking forward to the future.
Last year, tariffs threatened to disrupt a growth trajectory for fair trade produce, but 2025 was still a win, says Rob Desson, senior business partnerships manager for fresh produce at Fairtrade America.
Rodale Institute has tapped former Goldman Sachs executive Matthew Grand as its chief strategy officer to help farmers scale high-integrity regenerative organic standards globally.
Stemilt Growers Research and Development Director Rob Blakey explains why modern apple, cherry and pear varieties must be as efficient in the pack shed as they are flavorful for the consumer.
Using the French term of endearment that translates to “my cabbage,” the nonprofit invites donors to fund produce freight and celebrate the 2026 Year of the Cabbage.
At Fruit Logistica 2026, Yelloway, Chiquita’s innovation partnership with KeyGene, announced what it says is a major breakthrough in future-proofing the banana industry: the completion of a banana pan-genome that accelerates breeding of disease‑resistant, climate‑resilient banana varieties.
An emphasis on the company’s dedication to providing nutrition education is among the report’s highlights.
A new report recommends a two-pronged approach to build resiliency and sustainability into the food supply chain through procurement strategies and growth.
Certified health coach Hunter Stoler explains how adding more fruits and vegetables can support heart health while remaining affordable and approachable for everyday shoppers.
Produce packaging experts argue that a frame shift on what constitutes sustainability in produce packaging is needed, or we will incur unintended consequences.
General Produce and Divert, Inc. are transforming food waste from Sacramento-area distribution centers into renewable natural gas and nutrient-rich soil amendments through a strategic partnership focused on advanced anaerobic digestion and real-time sustainability data tracking.
Naturipe Farms has become one of the first avocado packing houses in Mexico to earn the Pro-Forest certification, using satellite mapping to verify deforestation-free production and meet the growing demand for transparent, sustainably sourced produce from major retailers.
A soil scientist explores how regenerative soil health acts as the “secret ingredient” for sustainable food by shifting the farming focus toward microbial health and long-term soil structure, which directly enhances the flavor, nutrient density and retail story of specialty crops.
Agriburbia is transforming modern land use by integrating high-tech, patented specialty crop systems into residential and institutional developments via rooftops, hospitals, schools and residential developments, effectively turning local food production into a vital piece of community infrastructure.
Built on the legacy of the Johnston family’s 1920s homestead in Gilbert, Ariz., Agritopia has evolved from a traditional desert farm into a premier “agri-hood” where 11 acres of organic orchards and row crops serve as the social heart of a modern residential village.
At just 15 years old, Malon E.D. James is blending his grandmother’s wisdom with high-tech innovation to fight food deserts from a lab in Atlanta.