Sustainability
With 320 million pounds of food estimated to be wasted this Thanksgiving, ReFED shares tips to help consumers plan smarter, store better and cut waste during the season of gratitude.
Researchers at the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition highlight how data, packaging innovation and a focus on quality are key to reducing loss and waste throughout global food systems.
According to ReFED, 320 million pounds of Thanksgiving food, which includes 75 million pounds of produce, is headed for the trash bin.
As the 42 million people who receive SNAP benefits await payment, food rescue nonprofit Sharing Excess has launched a website that aims to connect food distribution centers with people in need.
Interested stakeholders can submit written comments on the management proposal under the Bay-Delta Plan by Nov. 7 and attend an in-person informational event on Nov. 5.
To learn more about how the pause to SNAP benefits could impact everyone from farmers to retailers to consumers, The Packer spoke with The Alliance to End Hunger President Eric Mitchell.
The company says the honor spotlights the visionary leadership and impact-driven ethos of Coleman, the president and co-owner of the Montreal-based Equifruit.
The affordable grocery app is making its Los Angeles debut in partnership with Gelson’s Markets, where it is offering its signature Produce Box — a mix of fresh and high-quality produce worth $18 to $25 — for just $9.
The Organic Spent Mushroom Compost enhances soil fertility, optimizes productivity and achieves healthier, higher-quality harvests for produce, the grower says.
Sprouts Farmers Market is now offering squash from Kreher Family Farms, which is Certified Regenerative by A Greener World.
The annual trek not only raises visibility for the Water For All mission but also provides an opportunity to witness the impact in communities it serves.
The 2026 Leadership Circle Celebration recognized 34 supplier companies that have earned all five stars in the online Ethical Charter Implementation Program’s Learn, Assess, Benchmark platform.
Pressured by disease and global issues on the one side, and changing consumer interests on the other, the future of banana marketing must become more engaging.
Equifruit says its mission is global fair-trade banana domination, and it’s pursuing that “badass” vision through unexpected, nimble marketing.
Exhibitors at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Show discussed new products and new initiatives, as well as current season projections.
Federal and state leaders say the government shutdown’s halt of SNAP funding in November — the first time in history the program has been suspended during a shutdown — could leave 42 million Americans without food assistance, drawing urgent responses from food banks and grocery retailers bracing for economic fallout.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture recently showcased how the AGRI Farm to School Grant program helps bring fresh, Minnesota-grown foods to students while supporting local farmers.
Through proceeds from limited-edition reusable bag sales and customer donations, the campaign raised a total of $113,220, exceeding the retailer’s $100,000 goal.
Kraft Heinz reveals a commitment to sustainable farming, a passion for agriculture and an investment in master tomato growers behind its tomato growing prowess.
California is redefining school nutrition by pairing a new law banning ultra-processed foods with fresh, culturally inspired menus that celebrate the state’s diverse produce and student communities.
An IGA and Flashfood webinar emphasized that tackling food waste can not only reduce shrink but also drive customer loyalty and profitability through smarter, earlier markdowns and digital engagement.
A Chatham University student manages a 50-hive apiary and is the student manager of Chatham’s apiary program, balancing education and the business of beekeeping.
By highlighting the beauty of imperfection, the company says it is turning misshapen potatoes into a symbol of smarter, more sustainable shopping to help eliminate food waste.
The company was awarded the “Sustainability in the Food Industry Award” from The Shelby and Griffin Report for efforts in Honduras.
The company received the 2025 award from the FPC Fresh Awards gala ceremony held in London.
Rural Grocery Initiative’s new research highlights how collaborative, locally driven models — from rural grocery stores and co-ops to innovative sourcing systems — are helping small town grocers and producers build more resilient local food networks.
With unanimous support from lawmakers, the update to the California Water Plan may help bring actionable water goals and information to the state and stem the flow of farm loss.
In a study by the University of California, Davis, glass infused with “quantum dot” technology shifted light to be more useable, growing bigger, more nutrient-rich lettuce.
With food insecurity affecting an estimated 48 million Americans, green tech like Careit helps nonprofits nationwide in the fight against food insecurity.
As part of a series on food waste, The Packer sat down with Jeff Yorzyk, senior director of sustainability for HelloFresh North America, to discuss the company’s strategies to reduce food waste and its milestone achievement of donating 10 million meals through the Meals with Meaning program.