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Produce typically is associated with sustainability — organic produce even more so. Grower-shippers agree that the biggest challenge to sustainability may be produce packaging.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding $197 million for 41 locally led conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).

Part of the solution to mitigating climate change and ensuring adequate food supply is regenerative agriculture, which uses nature to improve soil quality and crop yields.

Elgin, Minn.-based Honeybear Brands reports it is marking progress on its year-two sustainability results.

Sustainability is top of mind among produce suppliers, growers and distributors in the Twin Cities area, even though buyers may not specifically demand it.

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet has introduced a new sustainable label for its clementine line, according to a news release.

Water is a non-negotiable requirement for crop production, and almost half of growers responding to The Packer’s 2022 Sustainability Insights Survey show concern about sufficient water for crop production.

ProducePay has partnered with the sustainability solutions company ALLCOT to create a carbon offset program developed specifically for growers of primary crops, according to a news release.

The growth of the CEA industry has been driven by predictions that we will need 20% more land to feed the planet using current farming practices.

Randolph, Mass.-based RoadOne IntermodaLogistics has announced the launch of its national sustainability initiative with an electric truck pilot with IKEA, the Port of Baltimore and Nikola Corporation.