Sustainability
Compostable packaging supplier will donate a portion of its profits to promote regenerative agriculture, waste reduction and carbon drawdown.
Fresh Del Monte Produce was recently awarded a 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Award in the Environmental Initiative category for the JUNTOS Project.
San Antonio-based NatureSweet shares major milestones on its sustainability journey including setting aside land in Mexico for conservation and eliminating virgin plastics.
Miami, Fla.-based Continental Fresh LLC says its Viewpoint Continental Fresh series has won a Bronze Telly Award for editing.
Effective sustainability efforts require the right partnerships and suppliers to help businesses meet sustainability goals, says guest columnist Rebecca Locker, sustainability director for Sabert.
Apeel Sciences CEO Luiz Beling thinks so. He explains the company’s core technology — a plant-based protection that, when applied to fresh produce, can extend shelf life and reduce spoilage.
With sustainability one of the International Fresh Produce Association’s strategic priorities for 2024, the organization says it continues to develop new resources, education, advocacy and opportunities for its members and industry to engage on the issue.
Farm Journal’s beta Climate-Smart Opportunity Navigator tool seeks to match growers with Climate-Smart Commodities grants tailored to their operation.
“Ag Vision for the Next Decade” is making the case that climate action goes hand-in-hand with growth opportunities in the Golden State.
On March 12, at the 2023 SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas, food and tech leaders discussed how they make good on their promises to customers and make headway on big plans.
Ag experts and producers are sharing how they sift through the hype and find practical ways to move the needle.
Founder and CEO of Fair Trade USA Paul Rice will share produce industry insights on connecting with the conscious consumer at the upcoming Global Organic Produce Expo conference.
The Organic Farming Research Foundation executive director shares what she’s learned from farmers and the research she’s most excited about in 2023.
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research and other investors have awarded funds to New Mexico State University to explore potential water conservation from fallowing agricultural land in arid climates.
Researchers at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service have discovered several species in Wisconsin soils that can kill major pests lurking in U.S. cranberry bogs in less than 72 hours.
A 40-year research project by the Rodale Institute has outlined how organic agriculture stacks up against conventional practices.
The New Zealand-based kiwi producer has released a climate change adaptation plan that outlines its strategy for reducing impact and preparing for the effects of climate changes in the coming years.
The food safety and social responsibility certifier has updated social responsibility standard to meet the International Fresh Produce Association’s Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices.
Global food packaging company plans to advance sustainability program with Rebecca Locker leading strategy.
Agriculture, food and tech pioneers join forces to pitch and discuss bold ideas at San Jose sustainability summit this November.
Onion grower Shuman Farms will share leadership and sustainability update at Southern Innovation Conference in Nashville.
The largest grant in the university’s history, the pilot program will pay producers of all sizes and commodities to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices.
Fresh Del Monte signs the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment to tackle food waste on the West Coast
Fresh Del Monte joins the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment as the first grower to sign on to the pledge and commits to reducing food waste in its operation.
Walmart and Danone are among the companies announcing public commitments to help farmers transition to regenerative agriculture systems. Here’s what that means for producers, says Lucy Stitzer, Dirt to Dinner founder.
Farmers are among the most-qualified people to help address greenhouse gases (GHGs) and related climate issues, according to a new report commissioned by the Farm Journal Foundation.
Farmers John and Kara Boyd share the challenges of practicing regenerative ag in Southern Virginia. John leads the National Black Farmers Association and Kara founded the Association of American Indian Farmers.
Delanco, N.J.-based Misfits Market, an online grocery platform focused on sustainability, affordability and accessibility, has closed a $225 million series C-1 round.
Fairtrade America released five key consumer trends that will impact how brands source ingredients and work to have a larger impact on people and the planet in 2022.
A new report shows over one-third of the food produced in the U.S. is never eaten. Not only does this waste resources used to produce food, but it also creates a myriad of environmental impacts, EPA said.
New York-based Gotham Greens, a Certified B Corp. and indoor, hydroponic farm company, will double the size of its greenhouse capacity from 600,000 square feet to more than 1.2 million square feet in 2022.