Sustainability

Market Trends
Fresh Thyme Reveals Top 10 Grocery Trends in Midwest
Grocer publishes 1st regional trends report highlighting up-and-coming products
Frozen Foods
Frozen Food's Role in Supporting a Sustainable Future
Industry leaders convene at 1st-ever International Frozen Food Conference, in Germany
Technology
New Tech Designed to Prevent Produce Spoilage in Smaller Cold-Storage Areas
Applied UV introduces air purification system for product preservation and food waste reduction
Sustainability
Shaw’s Chosen Among the Sponsors of Mass Save’s New Cohort of Climate Leaders
Grocer 1 of 14 Massachusetts organizations honored for energy efficiency efforts
Sustainability
Dollar Tree, Family Dollar Stores Taking Part in New York Solar Portfolio
Select locations in state will help retailer meet sustainability goals
Sustainability
EPA Names Outstanding GreenChill Partners
Agency honors several grocers for moving to more sustainable refrigeration systems
Independent Grocers
National Co+op Grocers Gets 3 New Members
Detroit People’s Food Co-op, Purple Porch Food Co-op and Good Tern Co-op join group
Mergers & Acquisitions
Invafresh Acquires Whywaste to Bolster Sustainability Capabilities
Move aims to provide grocery retailers with AI/ML-enhanced food waste reduction solutions
Seafood
Hannaford, Gulf of Maine Research Institute Issue Seafood Guide
Resource is available in 6 languages
Sustainability
Meijer Hits Major Food Diversion Milestone
Grocer diverts 10 million pounds of potential food waste through Flashfood app
Sustainability
Fairtrade America Partners With Acclaimed Artists to Spotlight Farmers
October Fairtrade Month campaign features public art at grocery stores dedicated to sustainable sourcing
Supply Chain
Whole Foods Market Expands Sourced for Good Certification to More Store Aisles
Already found in both produce and floral sections, responsible-sourcing certification now moves into grocer’s coffee aisle

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