Food & Agriculture
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