CHEP Canada Once Again Receives EcoVadis’ Platinum Sustainability Rating

June 7, 2022 CHEP Canada

CHEP, a Brambles company and a global leader in supply chain solutions, announced that CHEP Canada has achieved EcoVadis’ highest available rating, Platinum, for the third consecutive year. This ranking places CHEP Canada in the top 1% of sustainable businesses for small- and medium-sized companies in its industry. With an overall score of 79 in 2022, CHEP Canada was awarded the Sustainability Leadership Award as the highest scoring company in the Americas region.

Sorma Group: Efficiency and Sustainability at Fruit Logistica 2022

June 3, 2022 Sorma Group

For Sorma Group, the 2022 edition of Fruit Logistica, the biggest show for the global fruit and vegetable business, held in Berlin from 5 to 7 April, has been a great success.

Hazel Tech CEO Speaks on Zero Food Waste Advancements During 3rd Annual Sustainable Produce Summit

June 2, 2022 Hazel Technologies

Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-funded company developing innovations to extend the shelf life of produce and reduce food waste announces co-founder and CEO, Dr. Aidan Mouat’s panel appearance at the third annual Sustainable Produce Summit (SPS) on June 2. Hosted by Farm Journal, the one-day summit kicks off the West Coast Produce Expo (WCPE) and brings together professionals throughout the fresh produce supply chain to discuss ways the industry can become more sustainable.

Marine Stewardship Council Presents MSC US Ocean Champion Award

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) awarded Newport-based Lang Pharma Nutrition, Inc. a 2021 MSC US Ocean Champion Award for their continued dedication to ocean health and outstanding efforts beyond MSC’s sustainability standards. Lang Pharma Nutrition is a full-service private label and corporate brand manufacturer owned by Aker BioMarine, a global biotech innovator dedicated to improving human and planetary health.

Government of Canada Invests in Innovative Precision Farming to Support Sustainability in Canada’s Apple Industry

The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to $560,425 for Institut de recherche et de développement en agroenvironnement Inc. (IRDA) to develop a new, integrated system of precision fruit tree farming.