Sustainability
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Opinion
Seafood farming is finally making much-needed strides
As the Earth's supply of wild fish decreases, Nik Sachlikidis with Caribbean Sustainable Fisheries said aquaculture will play a bigger role in feeding consumers and addressing sustainability.
By Nik Sachlikidis • March 27, 2020 -
Courtesy of Nature's Fynd
Nature's Fynd raises $80M for alternative protein
Formerly known as Sustainable Bioproducts, the company makes food using a protein found living in harsh conditions in Yellowstone National Park.
By Megan Poinski • March 24, 2020 -
Christopher Doering
OpinionWhat's your beef? How bacteria could save dairies
For the dairy industry, gut health represents a real and valuable unique selling point, writes British copywriter Jonathan A. Finch.
By Jonathan A. Finch • March 12, 2020 -
Motif FoodWorks
Corbion shifts focus to natural food preservation and lactic acid
The Dutch food and biochemicals firm also said its growth plans include prioritizing sustainability and on-trend ingredients such as algae.
By Cathy Siegner • March 12, 2020 -
Permission granted by LiveKindly Company
Why food titans invested $200M to form plant-based platform LiveKindly
The company, which has used the funding to acquire two manufacturers, invest in a pea protein firm and buy a website, is currently eyeing the chicken space.
By Megan Poinski • March 11, 2020 -
Coalition sues to end organic certification for hydroponic farming
The Center for Food Safety and several organic producers and compliance agencies say federal law requires this farming method to "foster soil fertility."
By Megan Poinski • March 05, 2020 -
Courtesy of Good Catch
Why Bumble Bee is partnering with plant-based Good Catch Foods
The legacy tuna producer may see this agreement to use its sales, delivery and logistics expertise to help the alternative seafood company as an opportunity for redemption.
By Megan Poinski • March 03, 2020 -
Courtesy of Horizon Organic
Horizon Organic commits to a carbon-positive supply chain by 2025
The company, which is part of Danone North America, said in a release it would be the first national dairy brand to achieve this status.
By Cathy Siegner • March 03, 2020 -
PepsiCo
PepsiCo tests recyclable rings made from molded pulp
The soda and snacks giant said the trial of the new material in Sacramento for a month will replace plastic that is typically used on the company's 7.5-ounce six-packs of Pepsi and Sierra Mist.
By Cathy Siegner • March 02, 2020 -
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Don't have a cow: How NadaMoo has shaped non-dairy desserts
As the Texas company turns 15, the coconut-based ice cream brand is doubling down on sustainability and growth — and continuing its crusade to save the world.
By Megan Poinski • March 02, 2020 -
Retrieved from Rebbl via Business Wire on February 28, 2020
Rebbl switches to 100% recycled and recyclable plastic bottles
The maker of organic plant-based beverages said its new Green Packaging Initiative conserves resources and reduces materials going to landfills.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 28, 2020 -
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BlueNalu nets $20M to produce cell-based fish for a test market in 2021
The San Diego-based company received money both from investors and strategic partners, and is getting prepared for eventual large-scale production.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 27, 2020 -
Rainforest Alliance strengthens its cocoa certification program
The group said the changes will address challenges within the sector, including farmer livelihoods, child labor and deforestation.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Syngenta's purple tomato with umami taste wins innovation award
The new variety, which the Swiss seed and agrochemical firm developed through a natural selection breeding program, is said to have a high vitamin, mineral and antioxidant content and a savory flavor.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 20, 2020 -
Anheuser-Busch
Deep DiveFarm to pint: How Anheuser-Busch cultivates its ingredients amid a changing climate and consumer
In addition to stringent farming protocols, the company is investing millions to find the next rice, hops and barley varieties that can be grown using less water or are more resilient to diseases.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 20, 2020 -
Silk
Silk puts plant-based first in RTD coffee launch
The Danone-owned brand's new drink emphasizes oat and almond milk, but offers few details about the source or roast of the beans.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 19, 2020 -
Opinion
Valentine's Day reminder: Together we can end child labor in cocoa
The chocolate industry wants to see children in school, not on farms. The efforts to change have had mixed results and a new approach is needed, writes World Cocoa Foundation's Richard Scobey.
By Richard Scobey • Feb. 14, 2020 -
Christopher Doering
Why McCormick is setting 'audacious' sustainability goals
By 2025, the spice company plans to reduce its emissions, solid waste and carbon footprint while sustainably sourcing its top five ingredients.
By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 13, 2020 -
With winter wheat plantings down, is a shortage looming?
A drop in supply could lead to higher prices in the type of flour used for snacks such as crackers, biscuits, Oreos and Cheez-Its, Bloomberg reported.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Tyson Foods launches fats and oils joint venture
The partnership with Jacob Stern & Sons would build on its commitment to sustainability and "maximize the value of every animal" it handles, the Arkansas meat processor said.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Berry producers commit to 100% recycle-ready packaging by 2025
The collaboration includes agreements to work toward new label standards and innovation of compostable materials.
By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 06, 2020 -
Opinion
Be straight with me: A new era in 'woke' food labeling
As consumers are changing, brands need to be more transparent, open and honest. British copywriter Jonathan A. Finch discusses how to best communicate today.
By Jonathan A. Finch • Feb. 06, 2020 -
Opinion
AI in food and beverage: 3 money-saving industrial benefits for 2020
Artificial intelligence can optimize operations at every level, and these are the places where efficiency and profit potential will most benefit, writes Plutoshift's Prateek Joshi.
By Prateek Joshi • Feb. 05, 2020 -
Study: Consumers try plant-based meat because they're curious
When comparing Nutrition Facts labels, 45% of respondents believed the plant alternative was healthier than animal meat, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council.
By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 04, 2020 -
Danone
Despite growth in dairy, industry execs strike a cautious tone
Leaders from Danone and Lactalis were among those who said not enough is being done to promote their work on sustainability or the nutritional benefits of their products.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 31, 2020
