sustainability

IFCO’s High-Tech Service Center Sets Benchmarks in Sustainability and Automation

April 27, 2023 IFCO

IFCO, the world’s leading provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs) is strengthening its sustainability credentials and expanding its pooling capacities with the opening of the company’s state-of-the-art service center in Dannstadt, Germany. Strategically located in a central transportation hub for Europe, the best-in-class service center sets impressive standards in terms of energy-efficiency, conservation and sustainability measures that are in line with IFCO’s ambitious goals to be carbon neutral in operations by 2025 and to reach net-zero emissions across the whole business by 2040.  …

Achieving Sustainability Certification in Guatemala

April 24, 2023 Dümmen Orange

Dümmen Orange is on track with sustainability certification for its production sites worldwide. Last year, five sites in four countries were added to the list of fully certified companies. The global leader in the floricultural industry wants all its production sites to be fully certified to Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) standards by January 2025 and is using the industry accepted MPS certification to achieve this. Dümmen Orange expects to complete the certification process before that deadline. …

Shuman Farms Celebrates Earth Day With Sustainability Initiatives

April 20, 2023 Shuman Farms

Shuman Farms, a leading grower and shipper of premium Vidalia® onions, is focusing on its sustainability initiatives in celebration of Earth Day. The company is committed to reducing its environmental impact and preserving the earth for future generations. …

OPS 2023 Announces Ed Session: “The Value of Sustainability Compliance”

April 13, 2023 Organic Produce Network

As more retail organizations request sustainability information from their suppliers, opportunities exist to bring buyers and producers together using survey data to improve their respective operations. The Value of Sustainability Compliance, an educational session at Organic Produce Summit 2023, will explore the benefits of sustainability reporting and how it is impacting buying decisions. …

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Mission Produce Releases FY 2022 Sustainability Report

April 4, 2023 Mission Produce

Mission Produce announced the release of its third annual sustainability report, “Finest for the Future,” which communicates the Company’s global sustainability story during fiscal year (FY) 2022. The report details Mission’s operating procedures, projects and achievements, as well as reports on the Company’s global use of resources. …