sustainability

IFPA names first-ever vice president of sustainability

The International Fresh Produce Association has promoted its director of sustainability to the organization’s first-ever vice president of sustainab... continue reading »

New alliance to address pending food packaging regulations

Industry organizations from around the world have formed a new alliance aimed at achieving sustainability in food packaging without compromising on fo... continue reading »

Early registration open for 2024 Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo

Early registration for the 2024 Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo is now open for food and beverage manufacturing companies and i... continue reading »

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,... continue reading »

IFPA executives discuss food affordability with Canadian prime minister

International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns and Vonnie Estes, IFPA vice president of innovation, attended a Nov. 15 roundtable meeting wit... continue reading »

Del Monte partnership introducing reusable plastic containers for bananas

Fresh Del Monte Produce is partnering with Arena Packaging to introduce Reusable Plastic Containers for bananas, a move the companies say will preserv... continue reading »

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 P... continue reading »

Survey highlights challenges facing produce industry

A survey from global produce marketplace ProducePay highlights concerns facing industry stakeholders, including pricing volatility. The second annu... continue reading »

Duda Farm Fresh Foods closes in on century of sustainability

When Andrew Duda took his first crop of celery to market in 1926, he probably wasn’t thinking of sustainability goals. But sustainable practices ... continue reading »

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. Research led by agritec... continue reading »