Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

In a move it says advances maritime sustainability, Chiquita recently added two new ships to its fleet. The vessels are the biggest ships the brand owns to date... Read More

Ensuring your supermarket is doing what it can to be more environmentally and socially sustainable means attacking this ongoing goal from every angle... Read More

Equifruit, a Montreal-based Fairtrade-certified banana company, has announced Director of Sales and Marketing Kim Chackal has become an owner of the company. Equifruit President Jennie Coleman retains a majority share... Read More

Despite the environmental benefits of compostable packaging, there are some prevailing myths distorting the truth and creating misunderstanding about them, says Daphna Nissembaum, CEO of the packaging company TIPA... Read More

Albertsons Cos. has released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, highlighting the company’s ESG progress and reaffirming its commitment to embed sustainability practices across its operations... Read More

The Packer recently sat down with the Divert CEO to learn how his company is partnering with retailers including Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons Cos., and Kroger to convert billions of pounds of wasted food into energy... Read More

"With signage throughout the store, we can provide helpful information to customers that want low-carbon footprint items within different food groups,” Mom’s founder and CEO Scott Nash said... Read More

PepsiCo and Walmart say they aim to support regenerative agriculture across more than 2 million acres of farmland in the U.S. and Canada... Read More

The natural and organic grocer’s impact report is showcasing achievements in reducing carbon footprint, agriculture, responsible sourcing and supporting employees. .. Read More

In their first year of collaboration, the Landover, Md.-based grocer and West Concord, Mass.-based impact tech company have mitigated nearly 1,400 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions... Read More

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