Pom Wonderful Adds Pomegranate Fiber to Its Specialty Ingredients Lineup 

March 18, 2024 POM Wonderful

The Pomegranate Fiber, which is upcycled from POM Wonderful pomegranate husks after juicing, is a GRAS, fiber-dense powder that can be used in a variety of food applications, including crackers, sauces, dressings, baked goods and plant-based food. 

The Sustainable Cycle: Plant-Based Paper for Flowers and Plants

March 15, 2024 Decowraps 

In a world increasingly aware of environmental impact, the demand for sustainable alternatives in the floral industry is louder than ever. Decowraps proudly collaborates with partner Out-Nature to introduce their latest innovation: Silphie paper packaging – a revolutionary step towards a greener and more responsible use of paper in horticulture.

Kroger Unveils New Produce Supplier Biodiversity Goal

January 29, 2024 Kroger

The Kroger Co. announced a new goal to advance sustainability in its fresh produce supply chain, further protecting pollinators and biodiversity. Kroger will require all of its fresh produce suppliers to use Integrated Pest Management practices for all products supplied to Kroger by 2028 or 2030, based on the grower’s size. Medium- to large-sized growers will be expected to meet the goal by the end of 2028, and small-sized growers by 2030.

StePacPPC’s New Sustainable Packaging Boosts Exotic Mushroom Longevity

January 29, 2024 StePacPPC

Fresh produce packaging pioneers StePacPPC has customized its award-winning modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) films to preserve fresh whole and sliced white mushrooms, and whole exotic mushrooms, such as oyster, lion’s mane, shiitake, portabella and more. The lean MAP system fulfills consumer demands for sustainable packaging that slows deterioration and dramatically reduces waste of this highly perishable item.

Dairy Farmers Innovating for a Cooler Climate, Cleaner Air, and Overall Sustainability

November 21, 2023 Dairy Cares

Continuous innovation is allowing California’s dairy farmers to make a big difference for the planet. Climate scientists and leaders across the globe, including Governor Newsom, have recognized that tackling methane emissions is key to quickly reducing climate warming. Dairy farmers’ actions here in California are achieving significant success—reducing more than 2.3 million metric tons of greenhouse gases (CO2e) and counting.