Sustainability
Sustainability plays an increasingly important role in our daily lives. Fruit and vegetables are naturally sustainable choices within our diet and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable world.
Fruits and vegetables: a relatively low footprint
According to the Barilla Food Pyramid, fruit and vegetables have a relatively low environmental footprint compared to many other foods. They are low on the pyramid: products that we can eat often while having a lower impact on the earth.
Packaging as protection
Packaging is often seen as an environmental problem, but it actually plays an important role in sustainability. Well-chosen packaging:
- protects fruit and vegetables during transport and storage,
- extends shelf life,
- prevents spoilage and therefore waste.
Wasting less = more sustainable
Wasting food is a major environmental problem. By packing products optimally and storing them smartly, we can prevent a lot of waste. The less we waste, the more sustainable our diet becomes.
Find out more
Want to know more about recipe sustainability and how to make conscious choices in the kitchen yourself? Some of our recipes provide insight into the CO2 emissions of the recipe's various ingredients. This helps you to make sustainable choices.