Sustainable Produce Summit
Building on a new substantial influx of new financing, Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Apeel Sciences says it is poised to expand to more suppliers, produce categories, retailers and foodservice channels around the world.
The COVID-19 crisis has caused consumers to see plastic produce in a new way.
Here’s what’s happening today at the Sustainable Produce Summit.
Here’s Thursday’s schedule for the Sustainable Produce Summit.
Substantial investments in recycling and industrial compost facilities will be necessary to bring greater sustainability to produce packaging.
Kari Armbruster, program manager for Kroger’s Zero Hunger|Zero Waste, presented at SPS about the retailer’s sustainability goals and provided more perspective by responding to attendee questions via a live chat.
Water supplies are under pressure now and will be even more so in the future. That spells trouble for growers and the entire planet.
Nearly all growers say sustainability is important, but many say buyers are not rewarding them for their efforts.
Getting started with sustainability initiatives and consumer education is the first step toward building consumer trust about the process.
Ryan Wilson delivers dynamic keynote at the Sustainable Produce Summit.
Roland Fumasi’s keynote covers the business case for sustainability.
Industry members unpack complex topic of sustainable packaging.
Consumers share sustainability insights at the Sustainable Produce Summit.
Industry members discuss consumer need for simple sustainability.
Raley’s talks sustainability and communication to consumers.
Wholesum, Fyffes and others talk social responsibility certifications.
Ecolab exec Emilio Tenuta talks smart water practices.
Growers discuss how to implement sustainable practices responsibly.
Limoneira talks new sustainability projects, framework for program.
Kroger details Zero Hunger | Zero Waste efforts.
Providing an in-depth look at the produce industry in an era of unprecedented social and environmental awareness, The Packer’s Sustainable Produce Summit is May 28 at the JW Marriott Palm Desert, Palm Desert, Calif.
California lawmakers appear poised to pass legislation that could dramatically alter the way produce is packed in the state within 10 years.
Sustainability is nothing new for Limoneira Co., the Santa Paula, Calif.-based citrus and avocado grower-shipper.
Although it’s only been about a year since the Produce Marketing Association’s Sustainability Committee held its first meeting, PMA has long been on the cutting edge when it comes to sustainability.
Several factors came together to launch Ephrata, Pa.-based Four Seasons Produce Inc. into the sustainability arena.
The lack of a concrete definition of sustainability points to the need to earn consumers’ trust, research from The Packer indicates.