Sustainability
Watsonville, Calif.-based Driscoll’s has signed on to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, an initiative designed to minimize the environmental impact of plastic.
Lipman Family Farms, North America’s largest field tomato grower based in Immokalee, FL, held their annual 5K Run for Backpacks as a hybrid event this past weekend.
Sormapeel, the innovative and ultra-light packaging line for fruit and vegetables, is entering the Selex Group’s supermarkets.
For those of us fortunate to be working in the agriculture industry, our everyday is Earth Day. We have a connection to the earth unlike any other.
Ridge Spring, S.C.-based Titan Farms showcased at Southern Exposure a new recyclable four-count carrier for its peaches.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Starr Ranch Growers showcased at Southern Exposure a new recyclable pouch bag that it will be using for all its apples, pears and cherries in the future.
Representative Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) in Congress, which outlines a farmer-focused, research-driven path to net zero agriculture.
With consumer expectations rising, packaging continues to evolve for organic produce marketers.
Bancroft, Wis.-based RPE will soon roll out a new compostable bag for its potatoes.
The Packer is seeking input from produce operators solution providers on the topic of sustainability and the environment.
Creepy crawly bugs come in all shapes and sizes in this great wide world of ours, and we know that every insect plays a part in keeping our environment in balance.
The June 4 release of the Netflix movie “Breaking Boundaries” certainly makes for depressing viewing, even though there is an attempt in the second half of the documentary to create hope that not all is lost.
2007 was the first year that the expression “carbon footprint” was mentioned in the pages of The Packer.
Are you frustrated with the numerous sustainability audits that your company is required to pay for and complete? If so, you are not alone.
The 2021 Sustainable Produce Summit (SPS) will equip the fresh produce industry with the knowledge and ability to sustain our industry’s – and the world’s – future.
In honor of International Day of the Tropics, Chiquita is continuing its mission to preserve the Tropics and empower the communities that reside there.
Bayer has announced the opening of its application window for the company’s annual Grants4Ag initiative.
On July 3, 2021, the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUP) (Directive EU 2019/904) will enter into force.
Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. is honored to have its SUNRAYS Mandarin BIO bags selected as one of the Finalists in the Snack Category in NCW Magazine’s 2021 Eco-Excellence Awards.
Nature Fresh Farms joins the University of Windsor in their long-haul vehicle transportation sustainability project to help achieve new advancements in energy-efficient shipping.
In the land of plenty, many people are going hungry, a problem worsened in the past year by the pandemic. The FarmLink Project is a new organization formed last spring to help change that.
Worthington, Minn.-based Bedford Industries has introduced CloseIt Bio-Clip, its new plant-based bag closure containing 100% USDA certified bio-based content that is commercially compostable.
There is every good reason for produce operators to support the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices, and no reason not to.
J&C Tropicals has been certified by the Great Place to Work Institute in back-to-back years, and CEO Jessie Capote said communication, transparency and accountability are among the key components of the company culture.
Canada-based CKF, Inc. has expanded its international accreditations for responsible end-of-life disposal of packaging by meeting the Australian Home Compostability standard.
Doing its part to address a global problem, Fyffes has committed to reducing food loss in its own operations by 80% by 2030, according to a news release.
Social responsibility is all about helping people do better, most industry leaders agree.
When life gives you lemons, water them carefully. At least, that’s what avocado and lemon tree grower Angela Vanoni does.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published a Federal Register Notice requesting public input on a climate-smart agriculture and forestry strategy.
A Leamington, Ontario, company is trying a new way to recoup losses of perfectly delicious and nutritious produce that’s just not pretty enough to pass inspection by the quality control team.