Food & Agriculture

A new report from and organic farming group finds that organic agriculture is growing eight times faster than conventional farming, and creates more than twice as many jobs -- but more governmental support is needed to sustain its growth. Read More

The food-service giant has released its first annual sustainbaility report, taking stock of its performance on 14 sustainability goals over the last two years, and setting a benchmark for future improvements. Read More

Cutting $380 billion in wasteful government spending can also cut our dependence on fossil fuels. Read More

How was a small nut butter company able to secure a sustainable source of palm oil, and what does the changing landscape of palm oil certification mean for larger players? Read More

Florida’s tomato fields provide a stark example of what a food system looks like when all elements of sustainability are violated, according to author Barry Estabrook. Read More

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Farmers from Ethiopia, Guatemala, Peru, Nicaragua and Mexico want to sell their coffee directly to consumers through a new website called CoffeeCSA.org. Read More

Kraft plans to manufacture its famous foods using less water, energy and packaging, the company announced last week. Its European coffee brands have also committed to 100 percent sustainably sourced coffee by 2015. Read More

Ford looks to turn an annoying weed into a useful material for cup holders and other car parts. Read More

Costa Coffee, the Kenco Coffee Company ad Mars Inc. are among the winners of  Rainforest Alliance's Sustainability Standard-Setter Awards for 2011. Read More