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.

Chrysal Focuses on Quality and Sustainability at The IFTF and Trade Fair

During the IFTF in Vijfhuizen and the Trade Fair in Aalsmeer, Chrysal focuses on quality and sustainability. Chrysal Blue Box is our new real-time data platform that gives growers, importers and retailers insight into their quality parameters, processes and ultimately the quality of the flowers during the entire sea transport process.

Meijer Awards Six Team Members with Company’s Highest Honors

October 31, 2023 Meijer

Meijer announced the winners of its 2023 Legacy Awards today – the highest recognition a Meijer team member can receive. Six individuals were recognized in two categories: the Fred Meijer Award, named for the retailer’s co-founder, is given to one team member annually who demonstrates the values of humility, generosity, and passion for serving others, and the President’s Award, which recognizes team members who have a significant impact on the company’s success. 

California Strawberry Commission Highlights Industry Commitment to Sustainability

To demonstrate its commitment to farming better, the California Strawberry Commission recently launched California Strawberries: Growing a Sustainable Future, a snapshot of innovative, sustainable farming practices and research being implemented throughout the industry that benefit the land, people and communities and makes growing 90% of the nation’s strawberries possible.