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Ben E. Keith Foods proudly announces its purchase of Florida Food Service, Inc.

In the land of plenty, many people are going hungry, a problem worsened in the past year by the pandemic. The FarmLink Project is a new organization formed last spring to help change that.

Worthington, Minn.-based Bedford Industries has introduced CloseIt Bio-Clip, its new plant-based bag closure containing 100% USDA certified bio-based content that is commercially compostable.

There is every good reason for produce operators to support the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices, and no reason not to.

J&C Tropicals has been certified by the Great Place to Work Institute in back-to-back years, and CEO Jessie Capote said communication, transparency and accountability are among the key components of the company culture.

Canada-based CKF, Inc. has expanded its international accreditations for responsible end-of-life disposal of packaging by meeting the Australian Home Compostability standard.

Doing its part to address a global problem, Fyffes has committed to reducing food loss in its own operations by 80% by 2030, according to a news release.

Social responsibility is all about helping people do better, most industry leaders agree.

When life gives you lemons, water them carefully. At least, that’s what avocado and lemon tree grower Angela Vanoni does.

The France-based Bonduelle Group said in a news release that its mission is to “inspire the transition” toward a plant-based diet.