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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

May 27, 2022 Marine Stewardship Council

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

May 23, 2022 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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. …

American Rose Trials for Sustainability Winners from Star Roses and Plants

May 20, 2022 Star Roses and Plants

Star® Roses and Plants, a leading genetics company involved directly in breeding roses, edibles and woody plants, is excited to announce it recently won three awards from The American Rose Trials for Sustainability® (A.R.T.S.®) program. A.R.T.S.® identifies the most sustainable, hardy, pest-resistant, and beautiful rose cultivars for use in American landscapes and gardens. …

Smithfield Foods Commemorates 20 Years of Sustainability Leadership in New Report

May 19, 2022 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Smithfield Foods published its 2021 Sustainability Impact Report, the company’s 20th, outlining its holistic approach to responsible food production and efforts to produce Good Food, do Good Work and be Good Stewards of its animals and the environment. In addition to reporting on progress toward goals and targets across seven key pillars, the report commemorates 20 years of industry sustainability leadership and milestones focused on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). …