Category: Sustainability
New alliance to address pending food packaging regulations
The Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods has been formed to help achieve environmental sustainability goals in food packaging without compromising on food safety
Registration open for 100th USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum
Registration is open for the 100th USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, a hybrid event set for Feb. 15-16 in Arlington, Virginia
Packaging company SIG opens $11M development center
Switzerland-based food and beverage packaging solutions provider SIG has opened a €10 million ($11 million) packaging development center in Linnich, Germany.
IFPA executives discuss food affordability with Canadian prime minister
International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns attended a Nov. 15 roundtable meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau focused on U.S. and Canadian consumer food affordability.
Wiliot named to Time list recognizing 2023’s best inventions
IoT data carrier platform company Wiliot has received recognition for its ambient IoT Pixels and Visibility Platform, named to Time magazine’s Best Inventions of 2023 list.
Agrology, Braga Fresh recognized for innovation by IFPA
Agrology and Braga Fresh are joint recipients of the annual Science & Technology Circle of Excellence Award presented by the International Fresh Produce Association.
Survey highlights challenges facing produce industry
A survey from global produce marketplace ProducePay highlights concerns facing industry stakeholders, including pricing volatility.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods closes in on century of sustainability
Duda Farm Fresh Foods is focusing on sustainability goals as it nears it centennial.
Florida lettuce industry expanding into new production systems
Recent advances in technology and changes in consumer preferences have seen the Florida lettuce industry expand into emerging production systems, with at least 240 operations occurring in controlled environments.
New research aims to reduce risk of produce bruising, minimize food waste
A newly funded research project aims to reduce the risk of potato bruising and develop technologies to minimize food waste.
Agronomic farm management company names new chief revenue officer
Agricultural technology veteran John Gates has joined agronomic farm management company CropX as chief revenue officer.
Technology award finalists announced; winner to be chosen at PACK EXPO
Finalists in four categories for the Technology Excellence Awards, to be presented at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, have been announced by the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
Seed company investing $1.2M to expand SC operations
Mixon Seed Service, a 50-year-old company founded in Orangeburg, S.C., is investing $1.2 million to expand its operations in neighboring Calhoun County.
Melodea introduces coating to promote plastic food packaging recyclability
Melodea introduces a new product specifically engineered to allow the recyclability of plastic food packaging.
GreenSeed Contract Packaging founder is company’s new CEO
Don Reed, a founder and owner of GreenSeed Contract Packaging, is returning as the company’s new CEO.
Vertical farming company Netled partners with Nordic engineering firm
Vertical farming solutions provider Netled has entered into a partnership with leading Nordic engineering consultancy firm Rejlers. Netled’s project delivery service will transfer to Rejlers