Sustainability

The Canadian-based importer and marketer of fair trade bananas is on a mission to ensure farmers are paid fairly.

Industry insiders say such practices should be seen as an asset to operations, despite some challenges.

HarvestHold Fresh uses a humidity-activated delivery system to gradually release 1-methylcyclopropene that slows the aging process while preserving the natural ripening rhythm of produce, says Verdant Technologies.

Sollum Technologies and Leaficient say the system makes real-time adjustments based on plant growth and productivity.

The workforce development and certification organization said it has responded to market feedback with a new approach to its training and auditing processes.