Sustainability

By using the Flashfood app, Loblaw customers also have diverted nearly 86 million pounds of potential food waste from landfills since 2019.
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.
The company says its fiscal year 2024 sustainability report showcases continued leadership in health, sustainability and community impact.
Yelloway One has earned a Suitable Innovation Award for advancing sustainability and resilience in global agriculture.
Equitable Food Initiative has released an online toolkit to help companies and individuals plan for National Farmworker Awareness Week March 25-31.
The tropical produce importer and distributor says it has made a commitment to helping build a world that is food secure, free of hunger and avoids food loss.
The movement to empower growers is gaining momentum and connecting with consumers, advocates say.
The Montreal-based importer of Fairtrade International-certified bananas is inviting Southeastern Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2025 attendees to booth No. 529 for a free latte.
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.
The Canadian-based importer and marketer of fair trade bananas is on a mission to ensure farmers are paid fairly.
The packaging solution is designed to ensure all take-home products are recyclable through most curbside programs.
The company says the certified compostable Sinclair-T55 is designed to meet the demands of automatic, high-speed application in packinghouses.
In this podcast episode, Mike Hemman, senior vice president of the North America Division for Netafim, highlights innovative ways the company incorporates recycling into its drip irrigation products.
Those in the packaging industry say sustainable packaging isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, but more of a tailored solution based on the type of produce.
The most recent LEAF Marque certifications are in addition to ones already obtained in Spain and Portugal, as well as in the Americas, the company says.
Panelists discuss how domestic and global regulations, innovation and more will play key roles in the evolution of sustainable packaging.
The lighting study seeks to provide actionable insights for growers to improve quality, productivity and sustainability.
America’s Conservation Ag Movement explores the intersection of farming, food and family on one Louisiana farm.
The ProActive Recyclable RP-1000 Paper Series has earned nominations in the sustainability and technical design categories.
Reusable products suppliers say resistance to making the switch often is based on misconceptions, especially about costs and logistics.
Companies meeting the program standard diverted 1.2M tons of food waste in 2024, according to Where Food Comes From Inc.
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