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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.

The Salinas, Calif.-based company has received TRUE Platinum certification for its facility in Guanajuato, Mexico.

Data collection, management, and validation will require third parties to be trusted liaisons between producers and buyers.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — There is no telling the future, but a group of industry panelists at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo considered ways of managing risk in the fresh produce business.

The first easy peelers from Peru and Uruguay have already arrived and volume will be picking up slowly in the coming weeks as Chile and South Africa enter the summer citrus season, according to a news release.

Driscoll’s and industry partners have announced the winners of the Agricultural Plastics Innovation Challenge.

Fresh Express has recently adopted the use of reduced gauge corrugate to circumvent shortages and also contribute to increased sustainability, says company vice president Fabian Pereria.

Save Foods, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Korair, according to a news release.

The produce industry is embracing sustainable packaging as a way to help protect the environment while meeting consumer demand for Earth-friendly products.