IPFA Continues Commitment to Sustainability With New Hire

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has named Tamara Muruetagoiena as Director of Sustainability, a new role for the organization that shows the commitment to provide sustainability resources and guidance to the industry.

Sustainable Packaging Takes Centre Stage at Westfalia Fruit In France

April 14, 2022 Westfalia Fruit

Westfalia Fruit’s business in France has launched a new range of environmentally and consumer friendly packaging for avocados that dramatically reduces and replaces the use of plastic, eliminating altogether the use of black plastic which is difficult to recycle, whilst successfully maintaining fruit quality.

Zume and Solenis Double Down on Existing Partnership to Accelerate the Adoption of Sustainable Packaging in the Global Food Industry

April 8, 2022 Zume

Zume, the sustainability solutions company creating economically viable substitutes for single-use plastics, today announced it’s furthering its partnership with Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals. Together, the companies are launching a comprehensive line of PFAS-free packaging to replace plastic and styrofoam with a sustainable alternative for food service applications.

Southeastern Grocers Announces Commitment to Sustainable Packaging for Own Brand Products

April 6, 2022 Southeastern Grocers

Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is committing to increase sustainability for its Own Brand packaging by the end of 2028. The announcement is in response to feedback provided by SEG’s customers, associates and community members who expressed their desire to see more sustainable packaging as their top sustainability concern.

Mushroom Council Partners With New Culinary Platform Kittch to Showcase Mushrooms’ Sustainability and Flavor Throughout April

April 4, 2022 Mushroom Council

This Earth Month, the Mushroom Council® is partnering with Kittch, a new and innovative culinary technology platform, to spotlight some of the nation’s most notable chefs as they livestream their favorite mushroom-centric recipes all throughout April.