Better Earth Acquires Betterbin

October 3, 2024 Better Earth

This acquisition bolsters Better Earth’s mission to create a regenerative circular economy by providing seamless, tech-driven solutions that divert food packaging waste from landfills, improve compliance with solid waste regulations and meet local sustainability goals.

With Free School Meal Participation Up Statewide, California Schools Celebrate Serving More Local Fruits and Vegetables During Farm to School Month

October 3, 2024 The Center for Ecoliteracy

Just in time for Farm to School Month this October, campuses across the state celebrate their impact on child nutrition as they serve more school meals featuring California-grown fruits and vegetables. New data shows student participation in California’s free “School Meals for All” program increased by 42 million meals in the 2023–2024 school year. 

Birdzi Enhances Access to Its Customer Intelligence Platform Through Partnership With Armeta Analytics

October 3, 2024 Birdzi

Armeta will facilitate the onboarding of Birdzi’s retail customers through a simplified integration process that makes it easier for Birdzi customers to make use of the company’s industry-leading customer engagement tools and personalized marketing solutions, including VISPER Live. 

Save A Lot Rolls Out Automated Solution for FSMA 204 Food Traceability

October 3, 2024 Save A Lot

The advancement marks a significant step forward in Save A Lot’s ongoing commitment to delivering the highest standards of food safety and transparency for its Retail Partners. RTN will enable Save A Lot suppliers to easily transmit FDA-required traceability data for every impacted lot code, every time a shipment is sent to one of Save A Lot’s eight distribution centers.

Giant Eagle Invests $25 Million to Lower Prices on Produce Items

October 3, 2024 Giant Eagle, Inc.

Its New Low Price initiative will include many of the most popular items in the produce department as Giant Eagle aims to provide affordable access to high-quality fresh food in the face of continued high grocery costs across the neighborhoods it serves.