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A new study by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) has suggested that while nature-friendly farming methods improve both biodiversity and crop yields, government subsidies may be required to make it as profitable as conventional farming.

Nature-friendly farming may require subsidies to become profitable

11 months ago12 months ago4 mins

A new study by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) has suggested that while nature-friendly farming methods improve…

Ferrero Group has announced that it is making 'strong progress' toward its 2030 target of halving greenhouse gas emissions, reporting a 21.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions last year compared to a 2017/18 baseline.

Ferrero Group announces emissions reduction, renewable energy achievements

12 months ago12 months ago4 mins

Ferrero Group has announced that it is making ‘strong progress’ toward its 2030 target of halving greenhouse gas emissions, reporting…

A new study has outlined a 'triple goal' framework of farming practices that can simultaneously boost food production, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil health.

Agriculture study explores ‘triple goal’ for farming systems

12 months ago12 months ago3 mins

A new study has outlined a ‘triple goal’ framework of farming practices that can simultaneously boost food production, reduce greenhouse…

The World Federation for Animals (WFA) has welcomed a new resolution by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that seeks to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in agrifood systems.

World Federation for Animals welcomes resolution on antimicrobial use

12 months ago12 months ago3 mins

The World Federation for Animals (WFA) has welcomed a new resolution by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that…

While consumers acknowledge the sustainability benefits of insect-based protein, a lingering 'ick factor' puts many off, a study by researchers at the University of Alberta has suggested.

Packaging and presentation of insect-based foods a key factor in driving consumption

12 months ago8 months ago3 mins

While consumers acknowledge the sustainability benefits of insect-based protein, a lingering ‘ick factor’ puts many off, a study by researchers…

Nestlé and Barry Callebaut have teamed up on what they have described as a 'groundbreaking partnership' aimed at accelerating progress to net zero cocoa production in Brazil.

Nestlé, Barry Callebaut team up on net zero cocoa project in Brazil

12 months ago4 months ago3 mins

Nestlé and Barry Callebaut have teamed up on what they have described as a ‘groundbreaking partnership’, which is aimed at…

Italian food giant Barilla Group is stepping up its sustainability targets, including seeking to source 250,000 tonnes of raw materials from certified regenerative agriculture by the end of the decade.

Barilla sets regenerative agriculture, energy and water target

12 months ago12 months ago3 mins

Italian food giant Barilla Group is stepping up its sustainability targets, including seeking to source 250,000 tonnes of raw materials…

Snacking giant Mars, Incorporated has launched the Mars Sustainability Investment Fund (MSIF), a new initiative that seeks to support solutions in sustainable agriculture, low-emission ingredients and next-generation packaging.

Mars launches new fund to fuel sustainability innovation

1 year ago7 months ago4 mins

Snacking giant Mars, Incorporated has launched the Mars Sustainability Investment Fund (MSIF), a new initiative that seeks to support solutions…

The food sector needs to 'reframe its approach' to decarbonisation by embedding sustainable practices into organisational culture, global assurance firm LRQA has said.

Food businesses need to make net zero part of their culture, says LRQA

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

The food sector needs to ‘reframe its approach’ to decarbonisation by embedding sustainable practices into organisational culture, global assurance firm…

Nestlé has announced that its income accelerator program, developed to improve income and household conditions among cocoa-farming families in Côte d'Ivoire, is delivering 'measurable improvements'.

Nestlé announces positive results from income accelerator program

1 year ago7 months ago3 mins

Nestlé has announced that its income accelerator program, developed to improve income and household conditions among cocoa-farming families in Côte…