Food & Agriculture
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
Can defining 'upcycled food' pave the way for industry food-waste reduction?
Created in 2019, the Upcycled Food Association is aiming to boost the profile foods products made from landfill-bound ingredients. Read More
Looking Up: Vertical farms fill produce supply chain lag during pandemic
Vertical farms, with their hyperlocality and ability to quickly grow new crops, can step in to fill retail shelves when traditional farms falter. Read More
Are New Jersey's small, networked dairy farms a model for a more resilient food system?
Milk consumption has suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has severely disrupted supply chains that move food from farm to fork. Read More
