Sustainability
Through a competitive grant process, GrowBoston has awarded $352,000 in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to four local non-profits, each receiving $88,000 to employ part-time Urban Agriculture Ambassadors.
Las Vegas school garden program is ringing in its 12th year of empowering students and promoting sustainability in honor of Earth Day.
Sprouts Farmers Market the first retailer to stock South Mill Champs’ mushrooms in the eco-friendly bamboo packaging.
The company said it continues to monitor regulatory trends and collaborate with industry stakeholders to advocate for composting facilities and policies that support the wider use of compostable packaging.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association presented an award to the greenhouse grower for its new paper lettuce bag, which is set to launch soon.
Green City Growers transforms rooftops, schools and public spaces into thriving urban farms, combining hands-on maintenance with agricultural expertise to make city farming sustainable and accessible.
In addition to thousands of its employees volunteering for more than 150 projects, the company plans to collect donations at the register to support efforts to protect, conserve and restore local ecosystems.
TIPA Compostable Packaging says it has added its voice to the vision of achieving a sustainable future for plastic packaging through innovative change and solutions.
In the newly created role, Jana Fishback will help lead sustainability initiatives, analyze data for insights and engage with stakeholders, the company says.
The nonprofit has spearheaded and supported efforts to improve labor practices across the fresh produce industry, including $25 million in worker bonuses.
Rose Vejvoda joins the Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards and will work on regenerative agriculture initiatives.
CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming will break ground on The Soil Center later this spring, using biochar and other strategies to build sustainable amendments.
The greenhouse grower also announced it will launch new snack packs at the upcoming CPMA show Montreal.
Rina Perrault, vice president of strategy and sustainability for Sun World International, is leading the charge to ensure its premium fruit offerings align with environmental responsibility and long-term industry growth.
The new look focuses on the sustainable strawberry’s taste, says the fresh produce grower, marketer and distributor.
Operating inside F&S Fresh Foods, Floura & Co. transforms produce trimmings such as watermelon rinds, apple cores and mango peels into nutritious fiber bars, saving them from landfills.
PwC presented the Irish fruit importer with the ‘Sustainable Project of the Year: Agrifood’ award.
Fermata says its Croptimus system provides greenhouse and field growers with 24/7 crop monitoring, helping detect plant health issues early to improve yields and reduce waste.
The kiwifruit marketer seeks to rally innovators and pioneers for its Zespri Innovation Fund, which launched November 2023.
A competition fostering sustainable solutions recognized the FruiFresh team for creating a charcoal cooling system designed to preserve fresh produce.
With year-round availability and daily harvesting, the company said it is providing a reliable, sustainable alternative to seasonal field lettuce, reducing food waste and offering a cost-efficient solution for grocers and foodservice operators.
“Bringing It To The Table” introduces audiences to Mucci Farms and its nearly 700 acres of tomato, pepper, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce and strawberry greenhouses.
Using raised, compact soil beds at Florida farm reduced the amount of water, fumigants and fertilizer needed to treat the crops, while maintaining or increasing yields.
The company has unveiled a short film to highlight sustainable agriculture practices and says it will donate a portion of Tractor Beverage sales in March to support farmers.
Partnership for Growth LA seeks to democratize and scale urban farming and enhance food accessibility through its flagship program, Freedom Farms.
A Kansas City couple’s dream was flourishing, then came the reality of balancing urban ag and city codes.
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast episode, third-generation pistachio grower and HotSpot Ag President James Nichols shares how data and innovative technology can help deploy water where its most needed.
Germany-based Aldi South Group has set a goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
The USDA will invest in at least 18 irrigation districts to help farmers continue commodity production while also conserving water across the West.
Joelle Mosso, associate vice president of science programs for Western Growers, talks about the conflicting needs of sustainability and food safety in fresh produce in this episode of the “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast.