Sustainability
According to ReFED, 320 million pounds of Thanksgiving food, which includes 75 million pounds of produce, is headed for the trash bin.
As the 42 million people who receive SNAP benefits await payment, food rescue nonprofit Sharing Excess has launched a website that aims to connect food distribution centers with people in need.
Interested stakeholders can submit written comments on the management proposal under the Bay-Delta Plan by Nov. 7 and attend an in-person informational event on Nov. 5.
The affordable grocery app is making its Los Angeles debut in partnership with Gelson’s Markets, where it is offering its signature Produce Box — a mix of fresh and high-quality produce worth $18 to $25 — for just $9.
The annual trek not only raises visibility for the Water For All mission but also provides an opportunity to witness the impact in communities it serves.
The 2026 Leadership Circle Celebration recognized 34 supplier companies that have earned all five stars in the online Ethical Charter Implementation Program’s Learn, Assess, Benchmark platform.
Equifruit says its mission is global fair-trade banana domination, and it’s pursuing that “badass” vision through unexpected, nimble marketing.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture recently showcased how the AGRI Farm to School Grant program helps bring fresh, Minnesota-grown foods to students while supporting local farmers.
California is redefining school nutrition by pairing a new law banning ultra-processed foods with fresh, culturally inspired menus that celebrate the state’s diverse produce and student communities.
A Chatham University student manages a 50-hive apiary and is the student manager of Chatham’s apiary program, balancing education and the business of beekeeping.
The company was awarded the “Sustainability in the Food Industry Award” from The Shelby and Griffin Report for efforts in Honduras.
The company received the 2025 award from the FPC Fresh Awards gala ceremony held in London.
A University of Florida assessment found Toro’s Tempus automated irrigation systems saved growers an average of 873 gallons per day per acre and almost 2 hours per day in labor.
With unanimous support from lawmakers, the update to the California Water Plan may help bring actionable water goals and information to the state and stem the flow of farm loss.
With food insecurity affecting an estimated 48 million Americans, green tech like Careit helps nonprofits nationwide in the fight against food insecurity.
A portion of Braga Fresh’s regenerative farming acreage has been certified by nonprofit A Greener World.
The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer, in partnership with Emerald Packaging, Idaho Package and Wada Farms, has introduced the first 30% food contact Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) bag for the potato category.
The Montreal-based Fairtrade International-certified banana company has been named one of Canada’s top growing companies by The Globe and Mail for a fourth consecutive year.
The report highlights many of the company’s sustainability and social responsibility initiatives, including education and empowerment of its workforce.
“What I’ve found here at Climate Week, is that people want to be part of the change. They want to be part of the solution,” says Sara Roversi of Future Food Institute.
The partnership was made possible by a grant from the International Fresh Produce Association, USDA and the Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research.
The Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool lets the state’s water users, including irrigators, see if their water withdrawal project will negatively impact their local watersheds.
The biennial report offers a snapshot of where the tropical fruit importer stands on its sustainability goals.
The labeling solutions company says the educational resource is designed to support fresh produce stakeholders in navigating and understanding new packaging regulations.
The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2025 reveals that growers cite much lower numbers for how much consumers are willing to pay for sustainable packaging than the consumers themselves.
The organization seeks to empower young men, ages 14 to 17, through hands-on agricultural training, creating future leaders in the industry.
The group has proposed an Environmental Charter to potentially address the “audit fatigue” that follows the proliferation of sustainability assurance efforts in Canada.
According to the results of the 2025 Sustainability Insights survey of growers, water is among the top priorities when it comes to sustainable and regenerative agriculture.
If you’re a grower-packer-shipper or retailer looking to capture the hearts of sustainability-minded consumers, eco-friendly packaging might be the most powerful tool you have, Sustainability Insights 2025 finds.
The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2025 survey of retailers shows that sustainability can mean different things to different people, from environment to food quality to logistics to economics and beyond.