Sustainability
To learn more about what’s ahead for the nutrition program that serves nearly 7 million people across the U.S., The Packer recently sat down with National WIC Association President and CEO Georgia Machell.
Abhay Thosar, chief horticultural specialist at Sollum Technologies, shares the tremendous improvements the controlled environment agriculture industry has made with its lighting in the past decade or so.
California has seen a significant increase in its strawberry exports to Mexico in recent years. To learn the latest, The Packer connected with the commission’s Chris Christian at Aneberries 2025.
Mark Mills says the efforts of the Soil & Climate Initiative have helped codify and home in on his regenerative practices, particularly with soil health.
With actionable benchmarks, the Soil & Climate Initiative’s new standards offer growers an on-ramp to regenerative agricultural practices.
Paul Sellew shares how consumer demand continues to fuel expansion plans.
In a new report, the grower, marketer and developer of tree fruit highlights progress and showcases goals across pollinator health, packaging, food loss and waste, and climate and energy,
Launching Engagement 2.0, the program says these updates support suppliers and growers in adopting more responsible labor practices.
International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns says receiving the accreditation status is a ”significant advocacy milestone.”
Are crop biologicals poised for a parabolic growth spurt? Pam Marrone, co-founder of Invasive Species Corp., dove deeper into the topic with certified crop advisers during a recent webinar hosted by the Science Societies.
With a network of over 200 gardens and food forests across seven counties, Denver Urban Gardens is cultivating more than food — it’s growing community leadership, health equity and environmental resilience.
With the United Nations’ designation of 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives, ag leaders reflect on the economics of cooperatives.
To learn how the Toronto-based company is moving the needle on food waste and fresh produce consumption, The Packer recently connected with Flashfood CEO Jordan Schenck.
The Soil Center, a joint venture between CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming, plans to begin operations by the end of the year.
Just north of the border, the Canadian produce powerhouse province tackles tariffs with diversification, labor issues with automation, and sustainability with technology.
As part of the ROC process, Washington Fruit Growers and Gilbert Orchards have expanded their efforts to enhance biodiversity through beneficial gardens, integrated pest management, protecting local waterways and their associated riparian zones, and continued refinement of how they support their workforce.
A new report from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts ranked all 50 U.S. states by access to locally produced food, revealing that smaller states like Vermont, Oregon and Maine lead the nation in connecting residents with nearby farms, while major agricultural producers often lag.
Human urine is gaining recognition as a sustainable, nutrient-rich fertilizer with the potential to benefit small urban farms, home gardens and large-scale farms, offering a low-cost solution to rising fertilizer prices and environmental concerns.
Recognized as a 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneer by the World Food Prize Foundation, Linda Kinkel, founder of Jord BioScience, with decades of research into microbiomes and disease-suppressive soils, shapes the future of sustainable produce production through targeted microbial innovation.
Despite mostly full reservoirs, water districts serving agriculture in the state’s most productive region aren’t getting enough water, highlighting outdated water infrastructure.
The new certification of blueberries adds to the company’s existing ROC certified stone fruit and fall fruit.
While 69% of farmers expect to transfer their operation to the next generation of family members, too many are misplacing their time and efforts, according to The Williams Group. The company offers 5 recommendations that can help farmers and other business owners course correct.
Pam Marrone says today’s industry supports products coming to market with a win rate no less than 80% and at least a 7% yield increase — anything else is just noise.
The recipient of Dole’s first “Spirit of Ohana” award, Evan Ehlers, the CEO and founder of Sharing Excess, discusses the ever-growing need for organizations like his.
Seven new members across different sectors — ag, sustainability, ethical sourcing, labor rights and consumer engagement — joined the board June 25.
The indoor farming market is expanding rapidly, driven by urban agriculture, advanced technologies and rising demand for sustainable, pesticide-free fresh produce.
From Memphis to Nashville and Chattanooga, urban farms throughout the state are reclaiming land, reviving food traditions and redefining what it means to grow community in the heart of a city.
The two companies have signed an exclusive agreement aiding in SanLucar’s sustainability efforts, the company says.
Equitable Food Initiative has launched a toolkit full of ready-to-use materials for Pollinator Week, June 16-22.
Technology’s impact on fresh produce isn’t only about making a change; it’s continued improvement.