Food & Agriculture
Organic food still has room to grow
Organic farmers might be able to get a win-win; being more environmentally friendly while also making more profits. More need to make the switch. Read More
Planting the seeds for better vertical farm crops
After millennia of creating crops for outdoor agriculture, researchers are finally investing in creating seeds that can thrive without traditional soil, sunlight or temperature fluctuations. Read More
How some restaurants are taking out single-use takeout containers
Burger King, Just Salad and Salvage Hausu are very different restaurants but they're all experimenting with reuse. Read More
Inside Google’s regenerative agriculture play
Vice president of global workplace programs at Google, Michiel Bakker outlines how the Regen1 will help farmers move to sustainable practices on 1 million acres of farmland in Northern California. Read More
What does never-ending drought mean for California agriculture?
As water levels dip to historic lows, Blue Diamond Growers and Driscolls hope their small changes and big reaches will have immense impact. Read More
How the infrastructure bill will enable more sustainable farming
The new infrastructure bill doesn't directly address sustainable farming but funding for increased internet access, EV charging ports and water infrastructure will help farmers make moves in this direction. Read More
Refrigerants explained: How supermarket fridges can help the planet stay cool
Food retailers can lead by establishing meaningful hydrofluorocarbon gas phaseout targets that move faster than legislation requires. Read More
Spanish farmers fight forest fires with agroforestry
Livestock such as sheep and cattle that graze among trees offers a solution to dry wildfire-prone regions. Read More
These 6 startups are creating buzz around edible insects
It's not something you can swat away: Insect-based foods are winging their way to your local market. Read More
3 pandemic trends shaping a better food system
A focus on nutrition, more time spent cooking and the thriving alternative protein and indoor agriculture have cause the pandemic to see huge shifts in food culture. Read More
