Sustainability
Watch an interview by The Packer’s editor Tom Karst and retail editor Amy Sowder with Paul Lightfoot, founder of BrightFarms and the CEA Food Safety Coalition on what he calls “negative foods.”
Equitable Food Initiative announces the formation of its leadership team advisory group as a standing committee of EFI’s board of directors.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today an investment of more than $146 million in sustainable agricultural research projects aimed at improving a robust, resilient, climate-smart food and agricultural system.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released its climate adaptation and resilience plan describing how USDA will prepare for current and future impacts of climate change.
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, have been awarded a $10 million grant by the USDA to find ways to sustain irrigated agriculture while improving groundwater quantity and quality.
The 2021 Global Agricultural Productivity Report (GAP Report), “Strengthening the Climate for Sustainable Agricultural Growth,” was released by Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Farmland LP announced that its second fund, Vital Farmland REIT LLC (Fund II), has surpassed $100 million in equity commitments and is on target to reach its $150 million goal by the final closing date in December.
EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski and United States Secretary of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack jointly issue a statement on transatlantic collaboration platform on agriculture.
The Washington, D.C/London-based World Avocado Organization is dismayed by an article published in early November by British-based The Guardian slamming avocados as an “unsustainable fruit.”
Reusable Packaging Container (RPC) provider IFCO has unveiled its comprehensive ESG (Environment Social Governance) 2025 strategy to thrive in the circular economy.
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Smurfit Kappa, leading company in the production of paper-based packaging, has completed a two-phase upgrade of its facilities at the Barranquilla Paper Mill in Colombia.
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced that applications are open for New York State’s 2022 Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Leopold Conservation Award.
Fresh Del Monte reports it is making what it calls “remarkable progress” on the road to achieving key 2030 goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Santa Paula, Calif. -based avocado grower has released its annual Sustainability Report: The Calavo Way.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding $197 million for 41 locally led conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).
Elgin, Minn.-based Honeybear Brands reports it is marking progress on its year-two sustainability results.
Judges rule that insects and invertebrates are protected species in California, rejecting a petition by agriculture and pesticide groups and upholding a lower court decision.
Salinas, Calif.-based Naturipe will highlight its sustainability efforts at IFPA’S 2022 Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Fla.
A proposed initial strategic plan for the Avocado Sustainability Center was unanimously approved by the Hass Avocado Committee and the Mission Viejo, Calif.-based Hass Avocado Board Sept. 21 at an HAB meeting.
Miami, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has released its 2021 Sustainability Report.
Goldenberry Farms has begun 2022 operations with a sustainable switch to recycled materials in its packaging, as well as a commitment to source raw goods regionally, to lessen the overall carbon footprint of the brand.
Today, only 4% of Del Monte’s packaging by weight contains any plastics; the rest is fully recyclable steel, glass or paper based.
AMERIPEN releases new sustainability principles through which the packaging industry can advocate and communicate about sustainable packaging systems.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers has several ongoing initiatives related to sustainability, said Brianna Shales, marketing director.
CKF Inc. will be presenting just released printed packaging designs for its Earthcycle range of home compostable, recyclable, and renewable punnets at Fruit Logistica in Berlin and at the CPMA Convention in Montreal.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed rule changes that would require registrants to include certain climate-related disclosures in their registration statements and periodic reports.
Kalera’s chief commercial officer discusses the booming vertical farming industry and the future of food.
Albertsons launched long-term goals and strategies focused on maximizing the company’s positive impact in four areas: planet, people, product and community. The company hopes to drive meaningful, proactive change.
Grimmway Farms released its first official environment, social and governance report. The report shows a commitment to measure, quantify and share its progress year-over-year.