World Federation for Animals welcomes resolution on antimicrobial use
The World Federation for Animals (WFA) has welcomed a new resolution by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that…
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Packaging and presentation of insect-based foods a key factor in driving consumption
While consumers acknowledge the sustainability benefits of insect-based protein, a lingering ‘ick factor’ puts many off, a study by researchers…
Nestlé, Barry Callebaut team up on net zero cocoa project in Brazil
Nestlé and Barry Callebaut have teamed up on what they have described as a ‘groundbreaking partnership’, which is aimed at…
Barilla sets regenerative agriculture, energy and water target
Italian food giant Barilla Group is stepping up its sustainability targets, including seeking to source 250,000 tonnes of raw materials…
Mars launches new fund to fuel sustainability innovation
Snacking giant Mars, Incorporated has launched the Mars Sustainability Investment Fund (MSIF), a new initiative that seeks to support solutions…
Food businesses need to make net zero part of their culture, says LRQA
The food sector needs to ‘reframe its approach’ to decarbonisation by embedding sustainable practices into organisational culture, global assurance firm…
Nestlé announces positive results from income accelerator program
Nestlé has announced that its income accelerator program, developed to improve income and household conditions among cocoa-farming families in Côte…
37% of Irish consumers willing to pay more for food that supports the environment
Some 37% of Irish consumers would be willing to pay more for food that supports environmental causes, such as improving…
Climate change could see crop yields fall by 24%
If emissions continue to rise unchecked, global crop yields would drop by 24% by 2100, a new study by the…
5 trends driving Europe’s plant-based meat market
Following several years of strong momentum, Europe’s plant-based meat market is showing signs of sluggishness, with sales declining by 3.4%…