Food & Agriculture
Why students at a school in Palm Beach County can’t go outside
The community is located just 40 miles from Mar-a-Lago and the ostentatious wealth associated with coastal Palm Beach County. The small towns that sit just off the southern shore of Lake Okeechobee are a world apart. Read More
3 climate-resilient food solutions for smallholder farmers
Maize, lentils and fish offer keys to sustainable farming. Read More
Collaborative action in the Midwest is creating a more resilient food system
By working together and leaning on the unique contributions each member of the food ecosystem, we can become better equipped to reach our collective goals for soil health, water quality and beyond. Read More
3 ways to accelerate a circular food system, even in the middle of a pandemic
At Circularity 20, experts, founders, and practitioners described how to embed circular economy principles in our food system. Read More
The broken system that sends most food waste and organic matter to landfills
Most waste management firms are compensated for every truckload of material they send to landfill. This locks them into the existing model. It's time for a new approach. Read More
Applying science and healthcare principles to soil wellness can help our planet
Improving the health of the planet, the quality and quantity of our food and the prosperity of farms and agricultural businesses starts underground. Read More
Unilever touts supply chain mapping pilot to tackle deforestation
The project involves combining satellite imagery with geolocation data to build a more complete picture of the firm's supply chain. Read More
There's a big appetite for farm-to-consumer shopping
Digital sales are helping farmers make up for business from shuttered restaurants, but not everyone can afford this fresh product and meat, raising questions about long-term sustainability. Read More
Journey Foods uses AI to create sustainability recipe for food manufacturers
Journey Foods is using big data to make more sustainable recipes. Read More
This startup is turning landfill-bound fruit and vegetables into healthy candies
The company's co-founder saw an opportunity, given the urgency of the climate crisis and the mammoth size of the candy market. Read More