Search - The Packer

Worthington, Minn.-based Bedford Industries is celebrating its first Earth Month being powered by a 100% net-zero carbon power supply.

Chiquita is launching “30BY30,” a program to reduce carbon emissions in its operations by 30% by the end of 2030.

The Mushroom Council® will remind diners that researchers consider mushrooms “one of the most sustainably produced foods in the United States.”

Sormapeel, the innovative and ultra-light packaging line for fruit and vegetables, is entering the Selex Group’s supermarkets.

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.