Sustainability
The USDA said it prioritized projects that anticipate or demonstrate economic benefits, incorporate plans to make composting accessible to farmers and community gardeners, integrate food waste strategies such as food recovery efforts and more.
Jeana Cadby, director of environment and climate for Western Growers, talks about a working group addressing the changing produce packaging requirements imposed by governments and retailers.
Only 13% of U.S. respondents viewed food and beverage companies as part of the problem when it comes to reducing packaging waste, while 40% saw them as part of the solution.
The grocer has committed to carbon dioxide refrigerants in new stores and propane for all stand-alone refrigerator cases.
Canadawide Fruits, Les Entreprises Pitre partner with Bleu & Bon to supply the company with raw materials to develop into fruit-based products.
Reusable products suppliers say resistance to making the switch often is based on misconceptions, especially about costs and logistics.
The FruitGuys Community Fund supports a range of sustainable agriculture initiatives, with the 2025 application period opening in January.
The ProActive Recyclable RP-1000 Paper Series has earned nominations in the sustainability and technical design categories.
Sustainable chef Cathy Katin-Grazzini shares insights into how the produce industry can help bolster consumers’ sustainability efforts.
Maggie Creek Ranch and the Searle family of Elko, Nev. were named national winners of the 2015 Environmental Stewardship Award.
During the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Cattlemen’s College a panel discussion was given by cattlemen who shared their thoughts on “What Were the Smartest Things Our Families Did to Maintain Ranch Profitability, Sustainability and Family Values?”
Seven cattle operations were recognized as regional winners of the 2014 regional Environmental Stewardship Award Program.
Re-Nuble, Chapul Farms and the IPM Institute will partner with 16 farms to study the use of insect frass on apples, corn, leafy greens, squash and tomatoes.
Yelloway One has earned a Suitable Innovation Award for advancing sustainability and resilience in global agriculture.
The versatile mushroom plays a leading role in plant-based eating, providing an opportunity for retailers to appeal to health- and sustainability-conscious consumers.
Growers continue to pursue practices driving efficiency and reducing waste while meeting growing consumer demand.
The Canadian-based importer and marketer of fair trade bananas is on a mission to ensure farmers are paid fairly.
Industry insiders say such practices should be seen as an asset to operations, despite some challenges.
The workforce development and certification organization said it has responded to market feedback with a new approach to its training and auditing processes.