Food & Agriculture
Unilever teams with big banks on blockchain for supply chain
The year-long proof of concept also involves U.K. supermarket giant Sainsbury's and packaging company Sappi. It will start with tea farmers in Africa. Read More
Dear global mayors: Solving food waste is money in the bank
If food loss were a country, it would be the world's third-largest emitter. Chew on these facts. Read More
Can McDonald's help solve climate change?
A new project could revolutionize cattle ranching and beef production, and possibly take a big bite out of greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
Could perennial grains be the next climate-saving superstars?
Why General Mills is experimenting with Kernza, a potential breakthrough in restorative agriculture. Read More
Startup fights food waste with travel companions for fruits and veggies
Hazel Technologies borrows from nature's chemistry to tackle supply chain spoilage. Read More
Vertical farming climbs in Cleveland, Chicago, New York
LED-powered vertical farms will generate $6 billion by 2023 — and change the way Americans eat for the first time since WWII. Read More
India's farmer network is saving seeds from climate change
Deep at a "seed bank" in the Himalayan foothills, farmers are preserving hardy indigenous varieties of wheat, corn and rice. Read More
Tilling a transformative approach to crop and climate risks
What national planners, funders and the UNFCCC can do to ensure resiliency for global cash crops like coffee without harming poor communities. Read More
How Starbucks brewed a stronger sustainability bond
It's been a year since the coffee giant issued the first bond of its kind. What's the effect on the marketplace, and what's next? Read More
Can technology create the 'humane economy'?
A longtime vegan is betting big on food tech from Impossible Foods, Hampton Creek and Memphis Meats to save animals — and human health. Read More
