Food & Agriculture
Europe's supermarkets are leading on sustainability
Grocers in Europe are deploying many small tactics like labels and discounts push consumers into making more sustainable choices. Read More
Catering is the pandemic's winning sector
The shift to catering could help the food system overhaul to become more sustainable. Read More
One farm's trash is a construction site's treasure
Agriculture and construction are two emission-heavy sectors, but agro-waste is a growing asset to sustainable construction. Read More
Breaking the cycle with upcycled food
Four members of the Upcycled Food Association break down their biggest challenges making upcycled food mainstream. Read More
The food system is a critical infrastructure investment
One in six American jobs is in the food system, so improving the food system is a critical component of building a just economy. Read More
The right way to spend patient capital for food reform
Investments alone won’t change farming at scale. That will only happen when farmers hold their land — and futures — in their own hands. Read More
Will climate change cause another dust bowl?
Improved agricultural practices and widespread irrigation may stave off another agricultural calamity in the Great Plains. But scientists are now warning that two inescapable realities — rising temperatures and worsening drought — could still spawn a modern-day Dust Bowl. Read More
Inside Mars' zero deforestation palm oil strategy
The food giant reveals how a simplification of a once sprawling palm oil supply chain has helped the company to ensure it can deliver on its sustainable sourcing pledges Read More
Can Bumble Bee and Nestlé hook the world on fishless fish?
Corporate giants and scrappy startups are casting a wide net with alternative seafood for retail, mail order and restaurants. Read More
Second quarter food startup roundup
The Q2 startup round up includes companies focusing microbes to replace nitrogen, coffeeless coffee, long-lived fruit and timber protein for fish. Read More