Social Responsibility
Project SEARCH provides education and training to young people with disabilities, helping them gain real-life work experience, while receiving training for employability and independent living, according to the company.
For every customer dollar spent via Instacart between Nov. 27 and Dec. 4 on select products from four partner brands, Instacart and the participating brands will collectively donate 1 serving of fruits and vegetables.
Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce, Inc. has announced its 2023 global giving results to positively impact its surrounding communities.
The Arlington, Va.-based company says its CSR strategy includes working to provide solutions to environmental and social issues that matter most to its team members, communities and other valued stakeholders.
Throughout December, the bulk and fresh-cut produce provider is turning donations to WCBE-FM into an opportunity to provide 3 pounds of fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables to those in need.
Ridesharing-style technology is helping deliver surplus food from businesses to access points for food-insecure communities — and one program brings donations directly to the doors of those with barriers to food access.
A nonprofit in British Columbia has recognized Village Farms Fresh and its sister company, Pure Sunfarms, for efforts to promote diversity and strong company culture.
The grower, packer and shipper provides an update on the importance of farmworkers and the role of H-2A programs.
The retailer is celebrating Earth Month with donations to World Wildlife Fund, a reusable bag campaign and sharing progress on Zero Hunger, Zero Waste milestones.
In April, participants in the four states in which the company operates can earn $5 in Schnucks Rewards points each week by reaching the steps challenge goal of 50,000 steps per week.
GrubMarket says its initiative made strides in 2023, including the planting of 100,000-plus trees and aiding farmers in organic transition.
Found on packaging for kiwifruit, bell peppers and citrus, the social impact program’s reach now spans to retailers including Southeastern Grocers/Winn-Dixie, Sam’s Club, Walmart and more.
EFI certified 53 operations in five countries, with 19 more farms in progress. Together, those operations employ almost 60,000 workers, and EFI’s premium program generated over $3.2 million in worker bonuses in 2022.
Fairtrade America, which has a food-packaging label certifying that social justice and sustainability standards have been met, released its five key trends that will drive consumer choices and brand action in 2023.
The International Fresh Produce Association has announced plans to collaborate with the Delta USDA Regional Food Business Center led by the Mississippi Delta Council for Farm Worker Opportunities.
Longtime EFI leaders Kevin Boyle and Kenton Harmer will assume expanded roles to support the farmworker nonprofit’s expanding reach and strategic goals.
The Southwest Florida grower-distributor says it has given away over 14,000 backpacks and essential school supplies to the Immokalee community over the past 13 years.
Five $5,000 grants will be given to schools that are bringing awareness to nutrition and exposing students to a wider variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
The Houston-based national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, has announced another year of partnership with Zespri Kiwifruit for the current 2023-24 school year.
The company is once again partnering with No Kid Hungry and will host its Share our Strength program to raise funds and awareness for children in need.
A new endowment is set to fund wellness programs for children in South Texas.
Stop & Shop and Badger Technologies are partnering on a #MartyTheRobot special promotion at the National Retail Federation 2024 in support of the School Food Pantry Program at New York City-area schools.
Los Angeles-based Agrovision, a year-round supplier of berries and cherries, says it’s on a mission to intertwine sustainable agribusiness with ecological preservation, societal empowerment and global health improvement.
Dole Organic Fair Trade Certified Pineapples are grown year-round in Costa Rica according to strict social, environmental and economic standards, says Dole Food Co.
The campaign, which runs from Feb. 28 to March 19, benefits Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, as well as local partner food banks throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating area.
To raise mental health awareness this May, the West Des Moines, Iowa-based grocer has launched a new campaign and video series focused on sleep, nutrition, exercise and medication management.
Schnucks Markets named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024" by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights.
The goal of Hope Green Beans is to brighten the world with hope by providing comprehensive support to children confronting serious health challenges, the company says.
Listen to the latest episode, conducted in partnership with Equitable Food Initiative.
In celebration of Earth Day, SpartanNash has partnered with Ecodrive to plant 20,000 trees to mitigate global warming and support healthy ecosystems.