Food & Agriculture
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
A growing appetite for disruption among food and beverage investors
Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental footprint of their diets, and markets for alternative meat and dairy products have grown rapidly. The SASB Standards Board at the Value Reporting Foundation has initiated a standard-setting project to evaluate how to better reflect these developments. Read More
Michelin moves to award more plant-based restaurants
Ditching the French tradition that only meat is gourmet, Michelin awards some 50 vegetarian and 20 vegan restaurants their much-coveted fine-dining stars. Read More
AeroFarms is trying to cultivate the future of vertical farming
The vertical farming company is poised for a momentous 18 months and the consequences will inform the future of sustainable agriculture. Read More
Ceres report shows ‘stunning’ lack of Scope 3 action by Costco, McDonalds, others
Most of the largest food companies in North America aren't disclosing greenhouse gas emissions disclosures and don't have Scope 3 reduction targets. Read More
