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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.

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are accepting nominations for the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award.

Industry opinion is split on whether third-party certification of a company’s social responsibility commitment is necessary to achieve meaningful results.

Nogales, Ariz.-based Divine Flavor has said their new Jalisco grape operation at Grupo Alta- Don Mario has become the latest ranch within the company to become Fair Trade Certified.

Vowing to reduce plastic use dramatically by 2025, Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce, Inc. has published its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, titled “Finest for the Future.”

Eden Prairie, Minn.-based C.H. Robinson is offering technology and data to help any company in the supply chain reduce its carbon footprint.

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