Sustainability
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water districts serving agriculture in the state’s most productive region aren’t getting enough water, highlighting outdated water infrastructure.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.
A recent USDA report quantified the value of pollination services in 2024 at over $400 million, above the $361.5 million in revenue from honey.
Consumers are increasingly focusing on sustainable packaging in fresh produce, but there are key generational differences when it comes to what matters most.
New sustainability hires at Stemilt Growers, Topline Farms and CMI Orchards share their take on the future of sustainability and the critical role retailers play.
In its first program report, participants show strengths in occupational safety and health but seek to develop better communication and worker protections.
The Dole Food Company signed private-public agreements to expand its Dole Information and Wellbeing Centers, which improve the quality of life for ag workers in rural areas.
Research points to alarmingly high levels of viral infections — vectored by Varroa mites with resistant genes to a common treatment — as key drivers of colony collapse.
West Coast Produce Expo is a wrap and the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables featured at the show is now reaching people in need across Palm Desert, Calif.
DCL International has developed a unique metal-based catalyst that removes ethylene from the atmosphere, extending the shelf life of fruits during storage and transportation and reducing global food waste.
The T55 label from Sinclair was shortlisted for the Sustainability Initiative of the Year category at The Grocer Gold Awards 2025 in London.
John Deere is acquiring a drone and aerial imaging company to build out its Operations Center and application tech portfolio. Find out what we learned from executives from both companies.
Keystone Packing CEO Randy Asadoor and Sabrina Thakkar, director of the California Association of Food Banks’ Farm to Family program, discuss the organizations’ unique partnership and the growing need for fresh produce at food banks.
Verdi, which just raised $4.7M in its latest seed round, offers devices that automate existing irrigation infrastructure.
The company says its plant-based postharvest treatments, including Flair S1, can help produce suppliers and shippers respond to market disruptions by improving quality, reducing shrink and unlocking new export opportunities.
Rodale Institute’s California Organic Center examined high-residue cover cropping as a potential alternative to plastic mulching.