Lettuce Learn More Podcast

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Markets, who are constantly looking for ways to improve the sustainability of the shopping experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 do to recognize, measure and communicate how existing and increasing sustainability efforts create value for both consumers and the industry. He will help operators look at the economic benefits (and costs of inaction), so they can accurately calculate the benefit/cost equationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packaging is a flash point for consumers when they are looking for sustainable products. How have consumer attitudes before the COVID-19 pandemic compare with their current behavior, and what does that mean for produce marketers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top industry leaders discuss the sustainability evolution of practices in Salinas and what's ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Wilson, Chairperson of Feeding Change, Miken Institute, CEO of Boardwalk Collective,describes how produce can be a boost to health, economy, equity, national security and morein the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.