Kroger's Ambitious Journey to Zero Hunger Zero Waste

Kari Armbruster will discuss her work operationalizing Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste commitment to end hunger in communities where Kroger operates and to eliminate waste across the company by 2025.

Meeting the Consumer Where They Are... Or Not?

In this session, key members of the Raley's team discuss the company's sustainability initiatives and how produce departments fit into the picture, including how one of the company's newest stores models best practices in various areas of sustainability.

Limoneira talks new sustainability projects, framework for program

Leaders at Limoneira discuss how they prioritize the various elements of sustainability and share details on some of their recent sustainability projects in this informational and inspirational session.

Tanimura & Antle discuss sustainability and taking care of people

Hear about what Tanimura & Antle has done to meet the needs of their employees on multiple levels and give them a stake in the future of the company.

New Research: Who are the Trusted Parties on Sustainability? Consumers Speak

What are shoppers looking for when it comes to sustainability? Hear the results of new research on this question plus valuable perspectives from Lori Taylor of The Produce Moms, who gets feedback from consumers on a daily basis in her work, and from Kevin Byers and Brent Kawamura at PCC Community M…

From the source: How COVID is changing consumer purchases

How does an interest in sustainability influence consumer purchases? To what degree has COVID-19 changed that, if at all? Where are shoppers looking for information on which products are sustainably produced? We put those questions and more to a group of consumers who value sustainability.

New research: growers seizing the sustainability moment

Growers believe that sustainability is important, but how does that conviction translate to action? This session will consider what sustainability practices are being pursued and how those line up with retail and consumer perspectives.

Ecolab exec Emilio Tenuta talks smart water practices

Our world's challenges are interconnected, particularly when it comes to water and climate. But the solutions are linked as well. Learn more about impact water and climate risk can have on businesses and the strategies industry can put in place to build resilient practices for our changing world.

Roland Fumasi keynote covers business case for sustainability

Roland Fumasi, vice president and senior analyst for RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness notes that sustainability has three important pieces: Environmental, Social, and Economic. The economic piece of sustainability seems often forgotten in some circles, and Fumasi will look at what the industry must…

Wholesum, Fyffes and others talk social responsibility certifications

Four industry members discuss social responsibility certifications including Fair Trade USA, Equitable Food Initiative and Rainforest Alliance, why they chose to pursue these certifications, what the return on investment looks like, audit fatigue and more in this dynamic conversation.