Pennsylvania agriculture officials and Carlisle, Pa.-based The Giant Co. leaders toured nonprofit, community-based York Fresh Food Farm, which helps some of the million-plus Pennsylvanians experiencing food insecurity... Read More
Following recent European expansion, clean tech company TIPA Corp. has partnered with PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging for U.S. production of flexible, compostable packaging usable for produce... Read More
Recyclable and compostable, the disposable cutlery line offers foodservice operators a viable and sustainable alternative to plastic cutlery, says the Sayreville, N.J.-based food packaging solutions provider... Read More
As part of its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan, The Kroger Co. says that upon completion of its merger with Albertsons Cos., the combined company will donate 10 billion meals by 2030 to feed people struggling with hunger... Read More
The San Antonio-based greenhouse grower says the certification recognizes its sustainability efforts and community initiatives... Read More
In partnership with keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, the retailer’s funding to 23 recipients goes toward projects focused on food waste prevention, reduction and recovery... Read More
First off, don’t call it “food waste.”.. Read More
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... Read More
The third ESG report from the specialty retailer outlines the company’s achievements on a range of sustainability topics and issues that include climate, community, packaging and sustainable packaging. .. Read More
One-third of investors in Yum! Brands and Restaurant Brands International (RBI) support the exploration of reusable packaging, an advocacy group says... Read More
According to The Packer’s 2023 Sustainability Insights survey, most food retailers see sustainability as a priority in their businesses, with about 68% indicating it is a primary or secondary priority... Read More
The third annual Best of SPS Marketing Awards recognizes excellence in sustainability-focused marketing by the fresh produce industry... Read More
PALM DESERT, Calif. — Tamara Muruetagoiena looked across the crowd... Read More
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... Read More
The Cincinnati-based grocer has been named a 2023 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards winner in the Environmental Initiatives category. .. Read More
Flashfood's first annual impact report examines the environmental impact of food waste and how reducing waste at retail has the potential to lower greenhouse gas emissions. .. Read More
The Cincinnati-based grocer, in partnership with the United Service Organizations, has launched two new mobile kitchens to the West Coast and Midwest during Military Appreciation Month... Read More
Equitable Food Initiative and Measure to Improve have released an eye-opening case study based on the results of their recently completed two-year “Produce and Reduce” pilot program. .. Read More
Fair Earth Farms is a retail line that launched in July 2022, pioneering packaging organic salad kits and salad blends in plant-based, fully-compostable bags, printed using water-based inks... Read More
The Cincinnati-based grocer says its recycling program has processed more than 1 million pieces of iOur Brands flexible plastic product packaging. The company has also added two products made with upcycled ingredients... Read More
If there was ever a short list for a city to host a pop-up produce dinner for 80 media and influencers, Manhattan would be near the top — if not No. 1, of course... Read More
The milestone was achieved in fewer than two years... Read More
Learn about the five specific areas of the grocery retailer’s sustainability and conservation efforts... Read More
The new 12-page report from Coresight Research mentions several technologies that retailers can use to improve efficiency and reduce food waste... Read More
Clarifruit CEO Elad Mardix says artificial intelligence could help optimize supply chains, reduce waste and enable the industry to balance ever-increasing demand and a need to significantly reduce emissions... Read More