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Led by their own-self-interest as well as encouragement from retailers, consumers, produce companies are increasingly engaged on the issue of sustainability.

Part two of The Packer’s interview with Louis Demaso. Tom Karst visited recently with Louis DeMaso, sustainability and operations analyst for Lipman Family Farms, Immokalee, Fla., about Lipman’s work in sustainability.

Lipman Family Farms, North America’s largest field tomato grower based in Immokalee, FL, held their annual 5K Run for Backpacks as a hybrid event this past weekend.

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

For those of us fortunate to be working in the agriculture industry, our everyday is Earth Day. We have a connection to the earth unlike any other.

Representative Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) in Congress, which outlines a farmer-focused, research-driven path to net zero agriculture.

The Packer is seeking input from produce operators solution providers on the topic of sustainability and the environment.

Creepy crawly bugs come in all shapes and sizes in this great wide world of ours, and we know that every insect plays a part in keeping our environment in balance.

A Leamington, Ontario, company is trying a new way to recoup losses of perfectly delicious and nutritious produce that’s just not pretty enough to pass inspection by the quality control team.

What do farmers, ranchers and stakeholders across the food and agriculture value chain need to know about the emerging world of carbon markets? A free webinar April 15 can help.