Food & Agriculture
Saving forests and keeping promises in the green supply chain
Companies are promising an increasing amount of money to prevent deforestation, but how can we ensure those promises are met? Read More
Climate change is brewing a major problem for the tea industry
Given that tea production is highly sensitive to weather and soil conditions, how will the tea industry hold up to climate change? Read More
Nestlé engineers milk factory down to zero water
The food company is investing millions in technology to help reduce its water use at its facilities in drought-stricken California. Read More
Smithfield Foods: Anatomy of a sustainability turnaround
A mild-mannered regulator takes a job at the world's largest pork processor and finds a full plate of environmental challenges. Can he bring home the bacon? Read More
Protecting the food protectors: Are crop gene banks in danger?
Crop gene banks are safeguard against a potential doomsday for agriculture. But will these banks be protected in war-torn countries such as Syria? Read More
Hilton, WWF take on unsustainable seafood and water use
One of the world's largest hotel and resort chains is partnering with the massive NGO to dig into water conservation, supply chain and other issues. Read More
Inside the growing appeal of urban farming
Growing fresh produce in cities nourishes the citizens, provides revenue and saves on transportation. How can we wedge these gardens in? Read More
Shake Shack's supply chain guru on sourcing better burgers
How to source locally but still grow your restaurant or food retail operation? Lessons from an international food retailer's supply chain executive. Read More
Can an ex-Googler use big data to help farmers grow more food?
Startup Farmers Business Network, which currently analyzes 16 crops, has raised nearly $28 million from the likes of Kleiner Perkins, Google Ventures and DBL Investors. Read More
Will Silicon Valley ag tech really grow with farmers?
A word of advice from farmers to entrepreneurs: Walk in our muddy boots before tossing us new tech products. Read More
