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Technology

Which Diets Produce the Most Greenhouse Gases?

The Lempert Report: A study examines how diets contribute to climate change.

Fresh Food

Raley's Cleans Up Private Label Chicken

The line will be antibiotic-free and use recyclable packaging.

Fresh Food

Ahold Delhaize Testing Dynamic Discounts to Reduce Waste

By Jon Springer on May. 22, 2019

At an Albert Heijn store in the Netherlands, chicken and fish prices will change in real time as the retailer looks to reduce unsold food.

Operations

The Past, Present and Future of Plastics

By Phil Lempert on May. 23, 2019

The Lempert Report: Plastic is quickly becoming part of our past, but eliminating it from the food world is easier said than done.

Fresh Food

Banana Importer Debuts Sustainable Wrap

By WGB Staff on May. 21, 2019

Fyffes says the compostable and recyclable band, now in select markets, can reduce plastic consumption and waste.

Retailers

Whole Foods to Further Reduce Plastics in Stores

By WGB Staff on May. 20, 2019

Amazon-owned grocer to ban straws, offer smaller produce bags and new rotisserie chicken bags that use less plastic, and reduce an estimated 800,000 pounds of plastic per year.

Fresh Food

PMA Doubles Down on Sustainability, Promotes VP Ed Treacy

By WGB Staff on May. 15, 2019

The association executive will lead a new committee to identify trends, information, resources and best practices.

Fresh Food

Mother Nature Deals a Blow to Farmers and Retailers

By Phil Lempert on May. 15, 2019

The Lempert Report: Amid climate change and inclement weather, a new generation of farmers will be needed to ensure a consistent supply to grocers.

Retail Foodservice

The Move From Local to Hyperlocal

By Phil Lempert on Apr. 18, 2019

The Lempert Report: Hyperlocal restaurants are sourcing almost all their food locally, even growing vegetables on-site.

Retailers

Aldi, Natural Grocers Commit to Plastic Reduction

By Natalie Taylor on Apr. 04, 2019

The retailers are expanding their sustainability efforts, while New York imposes a statewide ban of single-use plastic bags.