Sustainable Produce Summit

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Packer Insight — Washington Conference, SPS, new traceability rules

The Packer's team catches you up on the news of the week, from the Washington Conference to the Sustainable Produce Summit to stricter traceability rules for certain produce items.

Sep 25, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Sustainability, #Produce Education, #United Fresh, #Packaging, #Sustainable Produce Summit

Industry leaders detail sustainable changes, opportunities ahead

Prominent produce executives discussed during a Sustainable Produce Summit panel the evolution of the industry and the opportunities that exist for companies to make their operations more sustainable.

Sep 23, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Sustainability, #Social Responsibility, #Social Responsibility, #Sustainable Produce Summit

Keynote delivers insight on Kroger’s Zero Hunger|Zero Waste program

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.

Sep 23, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Sustainability, #Social Responsibility, #Social Responsibility, #Sustainable Produce Summit

Case studies in sustainability: Limoneira, Tanimura & Antle, Raley’s

Attendees will hear from Limoneira, Tanimura & Antle and Raley’s at the Sustainable Produce Summit about how their companies are prioritizing sustainable practices.

Sep 16, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Sustainability, #Social Responsibility, #Social Responsibility, #Sustainable Produce Summit

What consumers want when it comes to sustainability

Lori Taylor, Kevin Byers and Brent Kawamura will discuss the consumer demand for sustainability in a panel conversation Sept. 24 at the Sustainable Produce Summit.

Sep 16, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Sustainability, #Social Responsibility, #Social Responsibility, #Sustainable Produce Summit

SPS panel focuses on social responsibility certifications and ROI

Four produce industry members will discuss their experiences with social responsibility certifications in a panel Sept. 24 at the Sustainable Produce Summit.

Sep 16, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Sustainability, #Social Responsibility, #Social Responsibility, #Sustainable Produce Summit

Kari Armbruster to speak at SPS on Kroger’s Zero Hunger|Zero Waste

Kari Armbruster, program manager for Kroger’s sustainability initiative Zero Hunger|Zero Waste, will be one of the keynote speakers at the first Sustainable Produce Summit.

Sep 09, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Sustainability, #Social Responsibility, #Sustainable Produce Summit

Sustainability in context

If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that the status quo is no longer acceptable. We have to acknowledge that if businesses are going to thrive, this necessitates a healthy environment and equitable society.

Aug 14, 2020 by Andrew Southwood #Opinion, #Produce Retail, #Produce Crops, #Sustainability, #Social Responsibility, #Video, #Sustainable Produce Summit

COVID-19 brings focus on benefits of packaging

The COVID-19 crisis has caused consumers to see plastic produce in a new way.

Jun 24, 2020 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #COVID-19, #Sustainability, #Packaging, #Produce Retail, #Sustainable Produce Summit, #COVID-19

Fruit Logistica report examines sustainability

With a focus on sustainability, the Fruit Logistica Trend Report for 2020 suggests several ways the fruit and vegetable industry can help both people and the planet in years to come.

Mar 05, 2020 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Sustainability, #Americas Conservation Ag Movement, #Sustainable Produce Summit, #Fruit Logistica