Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, Texas, announced a plastic reduction initiative, in conjunction with Markon Cooperative Inc., Salinas, Calif., intended to move the produce industry away from single-use plastic.

California Giant, Watsonville, Calif., conducted field tests on prototype cardboard clamshells for fresh strawberries to determine the most environmental-friendly package.

Meal kits have a lower overall carbon footprint than the same meals purchased at a grocery store, despite having more packaging, according to “Comparison of Life Cycle Environmental Impacts from Meal Kits and Grocery Store Meals,” a new study from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Even as topics like climate change continue to make headlines, only 52% have shifted their purchase decisions, with 66% intending to shift within the year, according to “Earth Day 2019,” a study produced by A.T. Kearney, Chicago.

Food waste and packaging is a concern to a growing and more vocal core of consumers who are increasingly worried about the food industry’s impact on the environment, according to new research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), Kansas City, Mo.

The Star Group of Cos., Canada, is taking its first step in reducing plastic throughout its supply chain.

NatureFresh Farms, Canada, introduced new sustainable practices, including a new eco-friendly compostable tray for its conventional and organic mini cucumbers.

Lilly’s Foods, Portland, Ore., revealed 100% recyclable packaging, including tub and label, for its refrigerated hummus and salsa products.

Sealed Air Corp., Charlotte, N.C., announced plans to invest in production capacity at its Simpsonville, S.C., facility to produce plant-based food packaging.

Sealed Air Corp., Charlotte, N.C., entered into an agreement with Kuraray America, Inc., Houston, Texas, to offer food packaging materials derived from its Plantic bio-based resins.