Social Responsibility
The founder and CEO shares highlights of the nonprofit’s Produce Program Innovation launch.
Through the partnership, students receive a coupon for fresh produce, redeemable at local Dollar General stores that now offer fresh fruit and vegetables.
Customers are invited to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, buy a reusable bag or convert their Choice shopper points into a donation for local public school districts’ food programs.
La Escuela de Asociados, which is Spanish for the School of Associates, is a key component of Grupo Alta’s recruitment process when new workers from the southern states of Mexico migrate north for employment.
The event, hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services, highlighted the correlation between nutrition and health.
The program in Las Cruces, N.M., is providing fresh produce to 600 families, aiming to improve health outcomes and combat food insecurity.
More than 16,000 bags of Little Smoochies mandarins were donated through the “Mandarins Making a Difference” campaign, aiding local hunger relief efforts.
The Mushroom Council is highlighting multiple ways families can incorporate fresh mushrooms and other WIC foods into daily meal plans.
Aldi is partnering with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for the sixth consecutive year, donating $1 million toward the battle against childhood cancer.
The biannual Publix Produce for Kids cause-marketing campaign is underway through June 26, with 12 produce companies set to donate meals this year to 35 Feeding America network food banks within Publix’s market area.
Albertsons Cos., with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, is celebrating 10 years and $297 million raised for its Nourishing Neighbors charitable program dedicated to fighting hunger.
In less than a year, Flashfood has added 200-plus stores, including Giant Food, Giant Eagle, Food Lion, Loblaw and Meijer.
As Floridians across the peninsula grapple with their losses and look toward meeting their immediate necessities, supermarket companies nationwide are sending relief in the form of volunteers, food and other supplies.
EFI director: “Rather than an audit-based approach to compliance, this program will focus on self-assessment, capacity-building and measurement of continuous improvement [for] responsible labor practices at scale.”
Speaking before the crowd at International Fresh Produce Association’s big show, Chef José Andrés said food — handled in a better way — has the power to heal the body, the spirit and the community.
What does Windset Farms do for its Punjabi-speaking workers? Why does it matter and how can it help your business? Our EFI-partnered series episode of the “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast answers these questions and more.
Avocados from Peru debuted its first Fighting Hunger with Nutrition Award at a celebration of its donation of 26,000 avocados to fight food insecurity.
Listen to this podcast episode, which answers the question: What does a traffic sign have to do with employee lunches?
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast episode, learn how improving worker safety and health is more than preventing slips and falls. It’s also warmup exercises before a shift. It’s feminine products in the restroom.
The grocer says nearly $300,000 raised via customer contributions will aid those recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The company said the honor is a celebration not only of Coleman’s leadership, but also of the culture and values that define Equifruit.
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation focuses on fighting child hunger and helping partner organizations increase their fresh capacity so families can put nutritious meals on their tables.
Visitors to Morning Kiss Organic’s show booth can help win donations for La Colaborativa, which is dedicated to empowering Latinx communities.
The Produce for Kids cause marketing effort brought together 17 produce vendors for a nutritious impact this fall.
An initiative to reduce food insecurity among U.S. households by 5% by 2030 aims to use social media to drive awareness and change.
The Immokalee, Fla.-based company says its annual Backpack Giveaway reflects its dedication to supporting local education and empowering the next generation.
The organization says farms, distributors and retailers are looking to it to help improve working conditions and protect critical biodiversity in avocado regions.
The Bronx, N.Y., icon of the produce industry continues to evolve while maintaining its impact on communities.
Instacart’s fourth annual Giving Tuesday campaign is supporting Partnership for a Healthier America and its mission to transform the food landscape in pursuit of health equity.
The fourth annual event donates nearly 60,000 fresh avocados in honor of National Avocado Day and crowns the best guacamole in Philadelphia.