Sustainability
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.
In partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, the company is awarding $300,000 in grants to projects focused on protecting water resources.
The B Lab, a nonprofit organization, measures a company’s entire social and environmental impact in its standards for this certification.
Opponents of wind energy may be encouraged by the financial difficulties of the industry, since wind generated electricity costs are now rising after years of being driven lower by new technology and competition.
Phoenix, Ariz.-based Sprouts Farmers Market will host its first-ever Sustainability Vendor Summit June 21-24, as part of the company’s commitment in bringing responsibly grown and sourced food to shoppers.
PALM DESERT, Calif. — The latest packaging designs on the products of North Shore Living Herbs and Greens, Thermal, Calif., have all sorts of useful information.
PALM DESERT, Calif. — Sustainable packaging is top of mind for Phil Warren, owner of Warren Packaging Inc., Ontario, Calif.
Stop & Shop Supermarket Co.’s $140 million capital investment in New York City stores will have thousands more items from around the world and highlight value for local customers. Plus, the Flashfood app launches.
The Sustainable Produce Summit’s keynote was Neil Stern, CEO of Good Food Holdings — which operates Bristol Farms, Lazy Acres Natural Market, Metropolitan Market, New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets.
The sustainability consulting firm says it has launched five new services that empower fresh produce organizations to achieve and exceed sustainability goals.
The move includes benchmarking and solutions designed for grain, animal feed, potato, sweetpotato, soy, sweet corn, tomato, pepper, watermelon, snap beans and eggplant suppliers.
The Cincinnati-based grocer, in partnership with the United Service Organizations, has launched two new mobile kitchens to the West Coast and Midwest during Military Appreciation Month.
Aldi initiates positive impact by removing plastic shopping bags and sets goal to transition to natural refrigerants by the end of 2035.
Soli health practices can help Flip Your Soil from good to great. These practices are also part of the new push for Climate Smart Agriculture practices to sequester carbon.
New research findings and tools in the areas of automation, pathology and entomology were presented and displayed at the 10th anniversary Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day.
“These certifications validate our commitment to social responsibility and environmental conservation, ensuring that our avocados are grown and packed with care for our people, our communities and nature,” said Armando Garcia, director of sustainability.
Farmers are natural environmentalists, produce businesses say, which is a natural fit for incorporating renewable energy into operations.
Kwik Lok continues to invest in materials science to develop closure options that are reliable and better positioned for recyclability, said Karen Reed, global director of marketing and communications for the Yakima, Wash.-based company.
The Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer points to efforts in packaging, social responsibility and communications.
The initiative received the Marketing Excellence Award for its messaging ‘takeover’ at Windsor International Airport touting the benefits of Ontario-grown greenhouse produce.
Better Earth, which also received B Corp certification, says the Farmer’s Fiber Collection is made from a blend of rapidly renewable perennial grasses.
The 11th Annual Banana Festival’s theme also highlighted the Port of Hueneme’s commitment to a zero-emission future.
The berry marketer says it recently received its latest audit and certificate with a 100% score on the Module 9: IPM Identifier.