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

First hints at Biden's climate strategy for food and ag

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a summery of its listening tour for a climate-smart strategy. What it included sheds light on where the federal government is prioritizing its efforts. Read More

Accounting for all the pluses and minuses in food systems

True cost accounting approaches do not just look at the usual financial metrics but enable the user to understand the broader human, social and ecological impacts of their food systems activities. Read More

Soaring soy demand and the failure of corporate supply chain pledges

Two recent reports warn that ambitions need to be raised to eliminate deforestation arising from surging demand for soy. Read More