Food & Agriculture
Unilever's carbon labeling initiative will drive new behavior in the supply chain
While similar initiatives proposed by retailers have fallen flat, the company's status as a manufacturer could carry more weight. Read More
How tree-planting startup Propagate Ventures monetizes land conservation
“It’s focused on both the economics and the ecological value that is driven," says co-founder and CEO Ethan Steinberg. Read More
Growing seasons are less predictable. These scientists are taking a novel approach to boosting crop resilience
Epigenetic modification of plants shows promise for enhancing food security — but we still have a lot to learn Read More
How this Aussie brewery incorporates algae into beer production
Algae is said to be up to five times more effective at absorbing carbon than trees, Read More
This coastal Louisiana tribe is using generations of resilience to handle the pandemic
The Grand Caillou/Dulac Band of Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw have long practiced self-isolation and sustainable food production, which they hope will help keep their number of COVID-19 cases low. Read More
Where Unilever's product labeling initiative could have a huge impact
It's by far the largest company to move toward this goal, and that could prompt other big brands to move in the same direction. Read More
Chefs could be the missing ingredient for circular food systems
Their role: minimize waste, celebrate indigenous choices and make regenerative habits tempting and delicious. Read More
Finally, a one-stop shop for researching food systems data
There are gaps in coverage, but a new dashboard aggregates more than 170 indicators about food waste, greenhouse gas emissions and other key agricultural metrics. Read More
How Perdue, Smithfield and Silver Fern Farms are reducing packaging waste
Meat companies have a unique consideration when it comes to packaging: managing plastics contaminated by organic, biological material. Read More
Inside Cargill’s experiment to pay farmers for carbon sequestration
A pilot in Iowa offers a glimpse into the future of carbon credit marketplaces. Read More
