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What is the fresh produce supply chain doing to reduce its carbon emissions? That was among the questions posed to panelists at The Packer’s recent Sustainable Produce Summit in Palm Desert, Calif.

The third annual Best of SPS Marketing Awards recognizes excellence in sustainability-focused marketing by the fresh produce industry.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Tamara Muruetagoiena looked across the crowd gathering in the ballroom of the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa. There was much to learn at the two shows hosted by The Packer and PMG.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Tamara Muruetagoiena looked across the crowd.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — A pivotal moment in Brody Slacer's life happened when he had to reject a third pallet of yellow squash within 48 hours at a meal kit company.

Packaging and fresh produce experts shared their experiences, challenges and inspiration in the pursuit of sustainable produce packaging during a panel at the Sustainable Produce Summit on May 18, 2023.

Nominations for the 2023 Best of Sustainable Produce Summit Marketing Awards will be accepted through May 5, and winners will be announced live at the 2023 Sustainable Produce Summit on May 18.

Data collection, management, and validation will require third parties to be trusted liaisons between producers and buyers.

The Sustainable Produce Summit's keynote was Neil Stern, CEO of Good Food Holdings — which operates Bristol Farms, Lazy Acres Natural Market, Metropolitan Market, New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Five companies won in the second annual Best of SPS Marketing Awards, presented at the Sustainability Produce Summit June 2, a day before the West Coast Produce Expo.

Sustainability is one of the hottest topics in the food and beverage industry today. For the fresh produce industry, it’s even more critical to increase consumption, sales, longevity and relevancy.

It doesn’t matter how durable your returnable packaging is if the cost to return it is too high.

Our youngest generations are our most anxious, lonely, tech-savvy consumers who care deeply about food. And it’s all connected.

Collaboration and infrastructure investment will both be needed for California to solve its water crisis.

To “keep farmers farming” is the overarching goal for PepsiCo’s push for regenerative agriculture practices, Margaret Henry said at The Packer’s Sustainable Produce Summit.

The first annual Best of SPS Marketing Awards, presented by The Packer, were awarded at the 2021 Sustainable Produce Summit.

The future of packaging is one of the biggest issues confronting the produce industry, and a keynote speaker at Sustainable Produce Summit will speak about his company’s vision for the role of reusable packaging.

The Packer’s Sustainable Produce Summit, Sept. 13-17, features industry experts. This year’s event also introduces the Best of SPS Marketing Awards. 

Sustainability is a global issue, and The Packer’s Sept. 13-17 Sustainable Produce Summit will bring in high-profile speakers from within and outside of the industry to address key developments.

Didn't get to attend all the education sessions at the Sustainable Produce Summit? We've got you. Now you can listen on the go — while driving, exercising, cleaning, whatever! — on the Lettuce Learn More Podcast.

Didn't get to attend all the education sessions at the Sustainable Produce Summit? We've got you. Now you can listen on the go — while driving, exercising, cleaning, whatever! — on the Lettuce Learn More Podcast.

Didn't get to attend all the education sessions at the Sustainable Produce Summit? We've got you. Now you can listen on the go — while driving, exercising, cleaning, whatever! — on the Lettuce Learn More Podcast.

The Packer’s research on sustainability reveals that produce operators must not think of the issue as a trend.

Consumers want sustainable food and packaging, but not all are willing to do their part.

Trust is built through transparency. The Packer’s sustainability survey found that transparency is important to two-thirds of consumers and three-fourths support government-mandated transparency labeling.

One reality of the COVID-19 pandemic is that consumers and retailers have demanded more plastic packaging, and that has caused some adjustments on the part of suppliers.

Growers have a pretty good opinion of their own ideas about sustainability but do not feel as confident about the knowledge that consumers and retailers possess.

Didn't get to attend all the education sessions at the Sustainable Produce Summit? We've got you. Now you can listen on the go — while driving, exercising, cleaning, whatever! — on the Lettuce Learn More Podcast.

Part 2 of The Packer’s research on sustainability explored attitudes toward packaging. 

The Packer’s research on sustainability explored attitudes toward packaging. 

The education sessions from The Packer’s recent Sustainable Produce Summit and this week’s West Coast Produce Expo are coming soon to the new Lettuce Learn More Podcast.

Retailers care about sustainability because consumers care, but for many the pursuit of sustainability tends to be more of an afterthought than top priority.

The lack of a concrete definition of sustainability points to the need to earn consumers’ trust, research from The Packer indicates.

When it comes to sustainability measures, the tension between growers and consumers is real.

There is a difference of opinion among those surveyed about who should get the credit for sustainability.

Catch up on what you missed at our first Sustainable Produce Summit.

Kroger details Zero Hunger | Zero Waste efforts.

Raley's talks sustainability and communication to consumers.

Limoneira talks new sustainability projects, framework for program.

Tanimura & Antle discuss sustainability and taking care of people.

Industry members discuss consumer need for simple sustainability.

Consumers share sustainability insights at the Sustainable Produce Summit.

Growers discuss how to implement sustainable practices responsibly.

Ecolab exec Emilio Tenuta talks smart water practices.

Roland Fumasi's keynote covers the business case for sustainability.

Wholesum, Fyffes and others talk social responsibility certifications.

Industry members unpack complex topic of sustainable packaging.

Ryan Wilson delivers dynamic keynote at the Sustainable Produce Summit.

Getting started with sustainability initiatives and consumer education is the first step toward building consumer trust about the process.

Nearly all growers say sustainability is important, but many say buyers are not rewarding them for their efforts.