SACRAMENTO, CA - General Produce is now officially a “Green Plus Certified” business.

Green Plus, a third-party certification company, examines a company’s engagement and affects with people, planet, and profits. The sustainability certification encompasses a review of the social, economic, cultural, and environmental impacts of the total business practices, according to a press release.

Now one of the first businesses in California to achieve Green Plus Certification, Daniel Chan, President of General Produce, said that this accomplishment will allow the company to develop and improve its workplace environment and expand its community involvement.

“Being a ‘Green Plus Certified’ business means that General Produce will continue to incorporate ‘best sustainable practices’ into our strategic and business decisions,” said Chan. “It provides us with some basic standards and guidelines within energy and conservation measures.”

Thanks to its prior focus on sustainability, General Produce was able to achieve certification well ahead of its original year-end goal.

“Green Plus helped us evaluate and identify areas that we could enhance and expand, as well as focus on new opportunities in the sustainability arena,” said Linda Luka, Director of Marketing and Communications. “No one argues that as an industry, there is much work to be done. We are pleased to be at the front of that parade.”

General Produce also remarked in a press release that it is proud to be a PRO*ACT member and supporter of Greener Fields Together, a sustainability program that helps improve environmental impact and ensures the availability and safety of produce for foodservice and retail partners.

General Produce Green Plus