Lettuce Learn More Podcast

Episodes

1. 13

   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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

   Jan 15, 2021

   19m
2. 12

   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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

   Jan 6, 2021

   20m
3. 11

   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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

   Jan 1, 2021

   28m
4. 10

   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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

   Dec 25, 2020

   27m
5. 9

   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...

   Dec 18, 2020

   43m
6. 8

   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. See...

   Dec 11, 2020

   28m
7. 7

   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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

   Dec 4, 2020

   44m
8. 6

   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....

   Nov 27, 2020

   25m
9. 5

   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…

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   Nov 20, 2020

   36m
10. 4

    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. See...

    Nov 6, 2020

    34m
11. 3

    Industry members unpack complex topic of sustainable packaging

    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.

    Oct 30, 2020

    45m
12. 2

    Taylor, Braga, Rosenberg talk sustainability in Salinas and beyond

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

    Oct 23, 2020

    38m
13. 1

    Vision for a Healthier America

    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.

    Oct 12, 2020

    35m