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“We created a model in which every associate has the opportunity to earn a better income based on his or her individual effort, while also providing education, psychological support and healthcare services," said Rodolfo Spielmann, president and CEO of NatureSweet.

NatureSweet achieves B Corp Certification

The San Antonio-based greenhouse grower says the certification recognizes its sustainability efforts and community initiatives... Read More

The Packer Staff

Jun 22, 2023
Social Responsibility , Sustainability , Controlled Environment Agriculture

GrubMarket to help disadvantaged farmers get organic certification

The process for gaining organic certification can be long, hard and financially unfeasible for many growers, so San Francisco-based food-tech firm GrubMarket is working on helping, starting in California... Read More

Amy Sowder

Jun 12, 2023
PMG Retailer Insight , Organics , Social Responsibility , Produce Retail

The third ESG report from Sprouts Farmers Market outlines the company’s achievements on a range of sustainability topics and issues that include climate, community, packaging and sustainable packaging.

Sprouts report highlights efforts in sourcing, food waste, carbon and plastics

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

Kristin Leigh Lore

Jun 05, 2023
Social Responsibility , Sustainability , PMG Data and Research , Produce Retail

Produce on the brain: Stress, mental health and fresh produce

In an industry that is a dynamic as it is chaotic, fresh produce industry leaders and mental health advocates have shared resources for managing stressors faced every day. .. Read More

Kristin Leigh Lore

May 30, 2023
Social Responsibility , Farmer Resilience , Equitable Food Initiative , Produce Podcasts

Shown from left are Mary Elise O’Brien — manager of corporate and community relations for the Gary Sinise Foundation; John Williams — director of sales and marketing for L.G. Herndon Jr. Farms Inc.; Bobby George — director of outreach for the Gary Sinise Foundation. They are pictured sitting on the bench featured in the movie, “Forrest Gump,” in which Gary Sinise played Lt. Dan Taylor.

Herndon Farms partners with Gary Sinise Foundation during Vidalia onion season

Onions will be shipped with co-branded packaging that highlights the foundation’s work in supporting the nation's defenders, veterans and first responders, and Herndon Farms will donate a portion of the gross sales... Read More

The Packer Staff

May 18, 2023
Onions , Social Responsibility , Packaging , Produce Retail

Pairwise will contribute $75,000 annually to PHA’s Good Food for All program, which provides boxes of produce to families facing barriers to accessing affordable, healthy and sustainable food.

Pairwise and Partnership for a Healthier America aim to increase fruit and vegetable access

The new multi-year partnership will help provide 630,000 servings of fruits and vegetables to families across the country... Read More

Jennifer Strailey

Apr 26, 2023
Nutrition , Social Responsibility

The Giant Co.'s 2022 Community Impact Report highlights its corporate social responsibility initiatives centered around a purpose of “connecting families for a better future.”

The Giant Co. shares second annual Community Impact Report

The 2022 report highlights the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives centered around a purpose of “connecting families for a better future.”.. Read More

The Packer Staff

Apr 25, 2023
Social Responsibility

Mangroves will be planted in Kenya and are vital in the fight against climate change by capturing and storing up to millions of pounds of carbon dioxide in their lifetime.

SpartanNash partners with Ecodrive to mitigate global warming

In celebration of Earth Day, SpartanNash has partnered with Ecodrive to plant 20,000 trees to mitigate global warming and support healthy ecosystems. .. Read More

The Packer Staff

Apr 17, 2023
Social Responsibility , Sustainability

The two videos each depict a typical day of the featured farmworkers, their experiences and personal motivations.

Farmworkers open up about their experiences in new video series

The Equitable Food Initiative's leadership team committee worked with farming operations and co-workers to create the series to educate and raise awareness about the realities of being a farmworker... Read More

Wayne Hardy

Mar 27, 2023
People , Social Responsibility , Equitable Food Initiative

Amy Sowder, editor of PMG and retail education editor of The Packer, scoops New York-grown apples for French toast at God's Love We Deliver, which makes and delivers medically tailored meals

When medically tailored meals got real for me

When my friend asked if I wanted to join her volunteer group working in a New York City charity kitchen (with promise of brunch afterwards!), I jumped at the chance for a new adventure. Little did I realize ..... Read More

Amy Sowder

Mar 23, 2023
Nutrition , Social Responsibility , PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail

The "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast is produced by PMG and The Packer, part of Farm Journal.

'Tip of the Iceberg' podcast: The 'best of' episode to satisfy that itch

Learn the major takeaways from several produce leaders in this final "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode of a 12-part series with Equitable Food Initiative... Read More

Amy Sowder

Mar 22, 2023
Podcast , Produce Podcasts , Equitable Food Initiative , Social Responsibility

Careit is a new app grocery retailers can use to connect with food banks and nonprofits to donate surplus food.

Careit app to help grocers with surplus food rescue

The app provides a free online marketplace for grocery stores, restaurants, caterers, food distributors and corporations to donate surplus food directly to local nonprofits... Read More

Amy Sowder