Sustainability
Panelists discuss how domestic and global regulations, innovation and more will play key roles in the evolution of sustainable packaging.
The movement to empower growers is gaining momentum and connecting with consumers, advocates say.
Companies meeting the program standard diverted 1.2M tons of food waste in 2024, according to Where Food Comes From Inc.
By using the Flashfood app, Loblaw customers also have diverted nearly 86 million pounds of potential food waste from landfills since 2019.
The tropical produce importer and distributor says it has made a commitment to helping build a world that is food secure, free of hunger and avoids food loss.
The Conservation Connector directory allows users to search programs by crop, conservation practice, and geography to help producers and their advisers find relevant local programs.
The Montreal-based importer of Fairtrade International-certified bananas is inviting Southeastern Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2025 attendees to booth No. 529 for a free latte.
The company says its fiscal year 2024 sustainability report showcases continued leadership in health, sustainability and community impact.
Equitable Food Initiative has released an online toolkit to help companies and individuals plan for National Farmworker Awareness Week March 25-31.
The grocery app is now available in three more stores for the organic grocer, which as 16 locations in seven states.
Using sustainable and organic growing practices, Del Bosque Farms delivers common and specialty melon varieties to a growing consumer base.
The lighting study seeks to provide actionable insights for growers to improve quality, productivity and sustainability.
The packaging solution is designed to ensure all take-home products are recyclable through most curbside programs.
The company says the certified compostable Sinclair-T55 is designed to meet the demands of automatic, high-speed application in packinghouses.
In this podcast episode, Mike Hemman, senior vice president of the North America Division for Netafim, highlights innovative ways the company incorporates recycling into its drip irrigation products.
Those in the packaging industry say sustainable packaging isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, but more of a tailored solution based on the type of produce.
High-speed inkjet printers offer a more sustainable option by printing tracking codes, special offers and other promotional messages directly on secondary packaging, says MCS Inc.
A management consulting firm says increasing awareness and incentives for growers will continue to fuel growth.
The program will focus on cover cropping, compost applications, nutrient management and conversion of farm equipment to renewable energy in three states.
The global microgreens market is expected to surge from a valuation of $3.24 billion in 2024 to $7.97 billion by 2032, according to a report by IMIR Market Research.
The collaboration aims to bring fresh, healthy produce to food banks and communities across the U.S. and Canada.
A Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab is funding projects that lead to the development and commercialization of scalable, sustainable packaging solutions.
The collaboration seeks to develop neopestalotiopsis resistance in existing University of Florida cultivars.
A research project will delve into regenerative agriculture practices currently conducted by almond growers in California to understand the expected benefits and trade-offs of new practices and systems.
Sunrays says the adoption of Tipa’s compostable packaging is step toward reducing plastic waste while meeting consumer demand for sustainable solutions.
The workforce development and certification organization is touting the success and rapid growth of the Ethical Charter Implementation Program.
With produce industry use of reusable plastic containers and pallets rising, providers seek to push ahead with efficiency, cost effectiveness and sustainability.
America’s Conservation Ag Movement explores the intersection of farming, food and family on one Louisiana farm.
Sustainability in the fresh produce industry means many different things to different stakeholders, so what does the future hold for the industry?
Alexandra Colfer and Kubir Sandhu have joined the sustainability firm, which says the moves enhance its capacity to support the fresh produce industry.