Sustainability
Ahead of Climate Week, the survey — conducted independently by YouGov on behalf of Whole Foods Market — finds 70% of Gen Z support climate-smart agricultural practices.
The new private label features 100% recycled PET bottles.
Fairtrade International-certified banana importer Equifruit has once again earned a spot on The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for 2024.
Farmer-owned cooperative Blue Diamond Growers will work with technology company Divert to turn low-value almond byproducts into energy to supply local homes and businesses.
The research from tropical fresh fruit producer Fyffes also shows 43% of respondents consider it important that pineapples they purchase are sustainably and ethically sourced.
Mike Hemman, senior vice president of the North America Division of the drip irrigation solutions provider, discusses programs that can help growers meet sustainability goals.
The USDA said the “Fifth U.S. National Climate Assessment” finds that global average temperatures from 2012 to 2021 were close to 2 degrees F warmer than the preindustrial period (1850 to 1899).
The new platform evaluates the medium- and long-term climate risks facing an organization’s agricultural supply chain to secure sustainable sourcing.
The Costa Rican grower-shipper says its banana farms earned a five-star rating in the certification, which promotes sustainable development and environmental conservation.
“From the Soil Up” spotlights the key role farmers play in healing the land and bringing communities together through regenerative agriculture.
The new study commissioned by IFCO updates findings from 2018 and helps the company meet its 2040 net-zero and zero-waste goals.
The company said the new packaging will be available in Meijer with plans to expand to its organic products next year.
The new packaging will be available across all retail partners starting this fall.
Zespri and shipping partner ANL/CMA CGM have launched a feasibility study for a low-emissions shipping corridor between New Zealand and Belgium.
The biennial sustainability report for 2022-23 details the environmental and social practices the company has implemented during the period.
The report from Purdue’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability considered food spending, consumer satisfaction and values, support of agricultural and food policies, and trust in information sources.
An approach using artificial intelligence and supercomputers can help measure the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from individual farms at a national scale, according to a new research study.
Two produce industry veterans have been named country sales managers for Brazil, Peru and Chile in a move intended to enhance the company’s presence in those markets.
Equitable Food Initiative will host a webinar on Sept. 11 to highlight the supplier portion of its Learn, Access and Benchmark platform.
At the recent IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show, Trinity Fruit Company’s Angela Hernandez shared details on how the company’s fresh and functional juice lines were born.
The sustainable solutions provider of crop protection and natural pollination highlights its efforts to decrease its greenhouse gas emissions and more.
Russellville, Ark.-based Denali has introduced ReCirculate, its compost and organic potting soil product made from food waste sourced from thousands of grocery stores.
University of Georgia researchers have evaluated the technology as a tool for rapidly sensing abrupt temperature changes in crops in real time, as such spikes can lead to premature spoilage and rotting.
The retail grocer highlights sustainability efforts in conjunction with the recognition for its leadership in reducing refrigerant emissions.
Supported projects will increase the quality and quantity of pollinator habitat for monarch butterflies, rusty-patched bumble bees and other native pollinators, says the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
The Environmental Protection Agency has outlined opportunities to protect communities from the impacts of plastic production and waste.
FloraPulse president shares how his company’s water sensor can help specialty crop growers better recognize what’s happening to a plant during growing season.
Following the Sinclair T55’s launch, the company says industry stakeholders’ support is needed for an ongoing education and awareness campaign.
Reusable packaging supplier IFCO has released its ESG Report 2024, giving an account of the company’s environmental, social and governance performance throughout IFCO’s fiscal year 2024.
RRD’s 2024 “Packaging & Labels Insight Report” notes that companies are also investing in sustainability initiatives and focusing on expanding their e-commerce operations to better meet customer demand.