Social Responsibility
The Georgia grower-packer-shipper of sweet onions recently celebrated a new charitable partnership and an addition to its June Feeding America retail programs.
Brighter Bites recently held its inaugural Monterey County Spring Luncheon in Monterey, Calif., for a larger conversation on creating communities of health through fresh food.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has received a $1 million gift from the grocer to expand its Food Pharmacy program, which provides fresh produce and other nutritious food for families experiencing food insecurity.
Gabriela Lopez-Barry joins EFI as the Ethical Charter Implementation Program project manager and Alexandra Martinez joins as marketing and sales associate.
The annual event is marked by Lipman locations across North America uniting to devote time to serving communities.
Chef Kelly Wangard is on a mission to increase fresh produce consumption and promote healthy eating habits, while changing lives in the process.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards says its ready to keep up traditions and let its dedication to the American Dream shine this Veterans Day.
The Boise, Idaho-based grocer says the program is designed to discover, support and give diverse-owned suppliers the opportunity to expand their business with Albertsons Cos. and its stores.
The Arlington, Va.-based organization said the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership named it a champion, which is the partnership’s highest level of recognition.
Monetary donations and more are helping the food bank provide healthy and fresh food to underserved families.
The Kroger Co. has been recognized for its commitment to mental health for a third consecutive year, receiving the 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health.
The new multi-year partnership will help provide 630,000 servings of fruits and vegetables to families across the country.
The 2022 report highlights the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives centered around a purpose of “connecting families for a better future.”
As part of its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan, The Kroger Co. says that upon completion of its merger with Albertsons Cos., the combined company will donate 10 billion meals by 2030 to feed people struggling with hunger.
The San Antonio-based greenhouse grower says the certification recognizes its sustainability efforts and community initiatives.
The North American sweet corn grower recently achieved EFI certification across its entire supply chain with the addition of its farms in Ontario.
The company says the commitment was made in support of its Growers of Good purpose to foster a healthier tomorrow by making nutritious foods more accessible to all.
Village Farms Fresh recently partnered with home improvement series, “Military Makeover,” hosted by Montel Williams.
Divert has released new data that finds nearly 20% fewer consumers are donating this holiday season and nearly 72% of consumers are changing their grocery shopping habits and behaviors amid the current economic climate.
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives aim not only to increase diversity in entry-level positions, but also to provide concrete pathways for employees to advance into leadership roles.
Equitable Food Initiative has released an updated communications toolkit in preparation for Farmworker Awareness Week, which is held March 25-31 annually.
In a new video, Claudio Villalobos, a farm manager at Superfresh Growers, shares his experience as a farmworker and the role farmworkers play in the fresh produce industry.
Kroger collaborator Divert Inc. says a new facility in Harrison, Ohio, will be aimed at processing food waste into renewable energy and reducing food insecurity.
The company recently harvested its first fair-trade strawberries, which it says continues its sustainable and socially responsible farming.
The merit-based program focuses heavily on grades, but it also considers philanthropic activities by students supporting their community and those seeking agricultural-based majors.
The company’s farms and packing facility are now fair-trade certified, which builds upon its GlobalG.A.P. and Rainforest Alliance certifications.
The National Council of Agricultural Employers says it will host a special listening session in June to explore and enhance educational opportunities for migrant farmworkers and their families.
Montreal-based Equifruit, an importer and marketer of fair trade-certified bananas, is positioned to begin selling in the U.S. market, says Kim Chackal, director of sales and marketing.
Houston-based Brighter Bites continues to expand its partnership with the restaurant brand Sweetgreen.
Yakima, Wash.-based FirstFruits Farms, in conjunction with Opal Apple, has announced the recipients of the Opal Youth Make A Difference Grant.