Helping consumers and growers waste less through high-quality, low impact, sustainable products is the mission of Verona, KY-based Sun Sugar Farms — and the company is doing just that through the use of its biodegradable, recyclable boxes created by owner and operator Linda Fritz.

Hannaford Supermarkets is launching a new initiative to amplify its sustainability commitment across the Northeast of the United States. The new brand identity, called Planet Hannaford, positions the retailer’s sustainability efforts under one, customer-facing banner that both informs and empowers customers to make eco-friendly choices.  

United Natural Foods Inc. launched its Climate Action Partnership to encourage suppliers to make credible climate commitments. The program builds on UNFI’s Climate Action Hub, which was developed in partnership with the Climate Collaborative, a nonprofit organization with a mission to catalyze bold climate action within the grocery industry, and offers UNFI suppliers a variety of tools and resources to innovate and scale climate solutions across the food system.

Shuman Farms, a leading grower and shipper of premium Vidalia onions, is focusing on its sustainability initiatives in celebration of Earth Day. The company is committed to reducing its environmental impact and preserving the earth for future generations.

Oppy established a new dedicated collaboration with Food Forward, one of the nation’s largest independent urban produce reclamation and upcycling organizations. Food Forward successfully upcycles healthy fresh produce to food insecure communities, mitigating food waste through their partnerships with produce donors across the country as Southern California’s largest independent produce reclamation and urban gleaning organization.

Revitalizing its sustainability promise, Oppy released the first edition of its sustainability report, Expect the world from us, outlining its accomplishments and vision for the future.

Taking a step back in 2022 to examine all efforts within the business, Oppy identified five specific areas to focus on throughout its supply chain: greenhouse gas emissions, food waste, water use, packaging materials, and impact on people and communities.