food waste

New USDA resources target consumers to reduce food loss and waste

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced new resources to inform consumers on...

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AgroFresh announces global licensing agreement with Know Hub Chile

PHILADELPHIA – AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., BB #:170948 a global leader in produce freshness solutions, today announced an exclusive global licensing...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Electronic avocado reveals areas of potential damage

In the pursuit of improved efficiency, reduced waste and the highest quality, Colombian based avocado producer, Agrícola Ocoa used an...

4 years ago 5 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 18, 2021

Pamela and Greg discuss vertical farms — this time it’s California Giant working with OnePointOne to grow exclusive cultivars of...

4 years ago 1 minute read

NatuWrap coating extends shelf life, cuts food waste

SAN MARCOS, TX — It started as a way to create better plastic packaging, and now plastic has been completely...

4 years ago 6 minute read

A.R. Produce and Hazel Tech cut quality claims in half with tropical fruits

Grower-Importer A.R. Produce & Trucking Corp Shares How Cutting-Edge Technology Shows 3 Consecutive Years of Data with Lower Rejections and...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Government regulators eye food waste

As food waste becomes a bigger issue for American consumers the need for federal or local legislation may not be...

4 years ago 2 minute read

The Giant Company plans to roll out Flashfood chainwide

Carlisle, Pa., June 8, 2021 – The GIANT Company BB #:103652 today announced it is rolling out the Flashflood app...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Hazel Tech partners with Specialty Crop Co. on figs

CHICAGO, IL – Hazel Technologies Inc., BB #:302595 a USDA-supported technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend...

4 years ago 3 minute read

AgroFresh launches SmartCitrus platform

Philadelphia – AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., BB #:170948 a global leader in produce freshness solutions, today announced the global launch of...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Food waste fighter Too Good To Go expands to West Coast

SAN FRANCISCO, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Too Good To Go, the tech-for-good company powering the world’s #1 app for...

4 years ago 7 minute read

AgroFresh launches “Life Ultra” edible coating

PHILADELPHIA, April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global leader in produce freshness solutions, today announced the...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Farmbox Direct partners with home care brand

NEW YORK, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Full Circle Home, a sustainable home care brand, announced today its partnership with...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Stop & Shop pilots Flashfood program to reduce food waste

QUINCY, Mass., April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As part of its commitment to provide customers with fresh, healthy items...

4 years ago 5 minute read

NatureFresh Farms’ new program to reduce food waste

A recent loss conscious program focuses on selling Nature Fresh Farms BB #:274537 imperfect produce to reduce food waste. The...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Fyffes sets sustainability target to reduce food loss

Fyffes Commits to Reducing Food Loss in its Own Operations by 80% by 2030 About a third of all the...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Meijer to offer Flashfood program to all stores in 2021

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — After COVID-19 caused delays in rolling out Flashfood to all its stores...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Tops expands Flashfood to 33 stores

PRESS RELEASE: (Williamsville, NY) – As we enter into a New Year, we have even more determination to turn things...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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