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In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast episode, RPE’s Stephanie Teclaw discusses how an Equitable Food Initiative course provided the resources and framework to analyze the company’s current sustainability state.

The biennial sustainability report for 2022-23 details the environmental and social practices the company has implemented during the period.

The association is highlighting member programs and the benefits of choosing organic, as well as raising awareness about organic agriculture.

The partnership kicks off with a fundraising campaign at all 169 Natural Grocers locations to celebrate Organic Month and support Rodale Institute’s Farmer Training and Veteran Farmer Training programs.

For 2023, the USDA reported that 35.2% of the U.S. fresh vegetable supply was provided by imports, down from 35.4% accounted for by imports in 2022 but up from the 32% import share in 2018.

The company is encouraging family mealtime engagement during the September campaign.

The system aims to help growers achieve specific results with built-in recipes.

The August Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped to its lowest level since fall 2015 to winter 2016 during the early stages of a significant downturn in the U.S. farm economy.

The New England Produce Council’s annual Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo — the council’s “premiere event” — provides a “great opportunity for show exhibitors and attendees to share the industry’s latest products and services,” says NEPC.

Peruvian onion importers say the season will start a little late thanks to a strong Vidialia onion season in the U.S.