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Technology

AeroFarms emerges from bankruptcy, names new CEO

 By Timothy Inklebarger on Sep. 18, 2023

The company also announced it is halting spending on R&D projects that do not contribute to the ramp-up of its flagship Danville Farm location.

Retailers

Amid private-label boom, manufacturers must meet consumer demand for sustainable packaging

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 24, 2023

Q&A: Peggy Davies, president of the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) told WGB about what’s driving more eco-friendly packaging for store brands and which retailers are leading the charge.

Retailers

Deli departments are growing, and so is the packaging waste they produce

By Timothy Inklebarger on Aug. 24, 2023

Growing concerns by shoppers over sustainability have some grocers taking a closer look at their own environmental footprint.

Retailers

New zero-waste grocery store now open in New Hampshire

By Diane Adam on Aug. 24, 2023

Live Free Refillery joins the growing number of grocery stores looking to limit single-use plastic, promote sustainability.

CPG

Loop platform builds momentum for reusable packaging

By Russell Redman on Aug. 24, 2023

Circular model draws participation from leading retailers and CPG brands worldwide.

Albertsons

Albertsons cites big sustainability strides in its 2023 ESG Report

By Russell Redman on Aug. 22, 2023

CEO Vivek Sankaran noted “meaningful progress” in areas such as carbon emissions, waste reduction, energy conservation, food insecurity, and diversity and inclusion.

Fresh Food

Kroger to ramp up distribution with vertical grower 80 Acres Farms

By Russell Redman on Aug. 15, 2023

About 1,000 stores to offer brand's indoor-farmed produce, with grab-and-go meal items also upcoming.

Amazon

Whole Foods added more than 2K organic products in 2022

By Timothy Inklebarger on Jul. 25, 2023

The grocer, which released its annual sustainability report Tuesday, also said it diverted 72% of its stores’ food waste from landfills through its rigorous recycling and composting efforts.

Retailers

Giant Food diverted more than 30M pounds of food waste last year

By Diane Adam on Jul. 25, 2023

The regional grocer partnered with tech company Divert to keep the food from going to landfills by processing it into renewable energy.

Technology

Vertical farms reach a tipping point

By Timothy Inklebarger on Jul. 24, 2023

AppHarvest is the latest high-tech indoor farm to file for bankruptcy protection, and one industry expert said companies in the indoor and vertical farm segment have reached a do-or-die moment, with investors demanding they begin delivering results.

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