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The event’s Oct. 2 keynote will give attendees the chance to participate in the ongoing conversation shaping the course of sustainable and innovative food production, organizers say.
The cooperative says it’s working with Measure to Improve on a comprehensive strategy focusing on climate-smart agriculture, reducing plastic packaging and engaging growers in environmental stewardship.
University of Georgia researchers have evaluated the technology as a tool for rapidly sensing abrupt temperature changes in crops in real time, as such spikes can lead to premature spoilage and rotting.
At the recent IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show, Trinity Fruit Company’s Angela Hernandez shared details on how the company’s fresh and functional juice lines were born.
Mike Hemman, senior vice president of the North America Division of the drip irrigation solutions provider, discusses programs that can help growers meet sustainability goals.
The new platform evaluates the medium- and long-term climate risks facing an organization’s agricultural supply chain to secure sustainable sourcing.
The retail grocer highlights sustainability efforts in conjunction with the recognition for its leadership in reducing refrigerant emissions.
“These certifications validate our commitment to social responsibility and environmental conservation, ensuring that our avocados are grown and packed with care for our people, our communities and nature,” said Armando Garcia, director of sustainability.
Farmers are natural environmentalists, produce businesses say, which is a natural fit for incorporating renewable energy into operations.
The biennial sustainability report for 2022-23 details the environmental and social practices the company has implemented during the period.
Kwik Lok continues to invest in materials science to develop closure options that are reliable and better positioned for recyclability, said Karen Reed, global director of marketing and communications for the Yakima, Wash.-based company.
The Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer points to efforts in packaging, social responsibility and communications.
The initiative received the Marketing Excellence Award for its messaging ‘takeover’ at Windsor International Airport touting the benefits of Ontario-grown greenhouse produce.
The sustainable solutions provider of crop protection and natural pollination highlights its efforts to decrease its greenhouse gas emissions and more.
Russellville, Ark.-based Denali has introduced ReCirculate, its compost and organic potting soil product made from food waste sourced from thousands of grocery stores.
Highlights include how the company achieved its Science Based Targets initiative-approved Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas reduction goal well before a 2030 target.
The organization says farms, distributors and retailers are looking to it to help improve working conditions and protect critical biodiversity in avocado regions.
Doral, Fla.-based J&C Tropicals is committing to a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Significant advancements have been made in the ongoing partnership between Sprouts Farmers Market and IFCO.
By eliminating traditional paper labels, film and adhesives, Multisteps digital direct printing technology simplifies the recycling process, enhances recyclability and streamlines sustainability, the company says.
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have developed a genetically engineered tomato plant that grows to only a few inches in height and is set to go aboard the International Space Station.
The sweepstakes, which lasts through Sept. 30, lets participants pick their favorite of three causes. Donations to the three organizations will be based on the percentage of votes by entrants.
The initiative will involve more than 1,300 grocery retail locations and 18 food distribution centers across seven states diverting edible food from landfills to donation centers.
The Parma, Idaho-based marketer’s onion harvest is underway and will continue through October.
GlobalG.A.P. is a brand of smart-farm assurance solutions developed by FoodPLUS GmbH in Cologne, Germany, with cooperation from producers, retailers and other stakeholders across the food industry.
Gov. Gavin Newsom concluded the proclamation with a call to recognize and celebrate the contributions of farmworkers not just on California Farmworker Day, but every day.
The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Lisa Godbey Wood, who found the rule unconstitutional because it conflicted with the National Labor Relations Act by granting collective bargaining rights to farmworkers.
In a career of more than 30 years, Dorn Wenninger has held roles with suppliers and retailers.
The global licensing and breeding company featured its mid-to-late-season offerings and new robotic harvesting technology.
The value of banana imports for 2024 totaled $360.5 million, up 10% from 2023 and up 17% from 2022, according to USDA figures.