Tag: produce blueprints

Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the world, with almost 50 percent of its population born outside Canada, according to Canada Population.

In March, the CFO from Walmart participated in a discussion at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference. In an article recapping the event, the CFO was quoted as saying “in five years Walmart will make more money from services and selling ads on its app than from selling products.”  

In whatever way a company decides to help the planet, from field to fork, it’s a step in the right direction.

Efforts to implement sustainable practices can seem overwhelming to companies just beginning the process, as it requires integration across all operations.

Benefits to businesses that employ sustainable practices go beyond consumer satisfaction and retail synergy.

Packaging is the source of a vast amount of waste and continues to be a major focus of sustainability efforts in North America and worldwide, especially for packers and retailers.

Sustainability efforts aren’t just about making sure food is produced optimally, they’re also about reducing waste after harvest.

Businesses involved in the growing, shipping, and selling of food have the dual responsibility of leaning into sustainability and addressing waste.

As consumers grow ever more environmentally conscious, they have ramped up the pressure on producers to engage in sustainable business practices.

Sustainability is no longer just a trendy buzzword. The management of resources, how companies operate, and having a holistic view of disparate elements to support human, environmental, and economic health is now an integral part of most U.S. businesses.