Food & Agriculture
Exploring the business case for carbon removal
New approaches, from CO2-sucking materials to regenerative agriculture, were in the spotlight at VERGE 19. Read More
Americans, especially millennials and Gen Z, are embracing plant-based meat products
More consumers than ever are trying alternative proteins. But will they make them part of their diets? Read More
How US colonialism affects Indigenous peoples’ stewardship and access to food
From ceremonies to harvesting and food storage, to political leadership, to gender relations, indigenous groups have detailed understandings of how design societal institutions to support resilience. But colonialism changed that. Read More
For Sodexo, halving food waste by 2025 is a fiscal issue
The foodservice giant will pay more interest on a $1.45 billion credit facility if it misses that target, and it is tying executive compensation to making sure it meets the goal. Read More
Palm oil buyers cultivate Mexico's ambition to grow a sustainable industry
Food companies Oleopalma and PepsiCo lead smallholder certification drive. Read More
Iowa’s farmers are ready for a national discussion on transforming US agriculture
Incremental change in agriculture is not moving quickly enough. Read More
How Zest Labs is tracking produce to reduce waste
The company uses sensors to provide data about a product's shelf life. Read More
The power of social enterprise: Can a forgotten nut boost Nigeria's economy?
An innovative start-up is leveraging the original ingredient in Coca-Cola to kickstart sustainable development in the country. Read More
4 ways to cut campus food waste, from colleges to corporates
From data to design, there are ways that we can take a bite out of food waste in the restaurant sector. Read More
A former McDonald's exec on planetary health, human health and brand health
Ex-CSO Bob Langert talks behind-the-scenes of the food giant's sustainability journey. Read More
