Food & Agriculture
Will coffee be the first 100% sustainably sourced commodity?
Starbucks and Conservation International are helping growers produce shade-grown, ethically sourced beans. Can they wake up the entire industry? Read More
The udder truth about cows
In "Cowed," Denis and Gail Boyer Hayes suggest that we all re-think eating beef. Read More
Incentives to halt deforestation dwarfed by ag subsidies spurring it
Farm subsidies worth at least $486 billion per year outpace the $8.7 billion total committed to avoiding deforestation in tropical countries. Read More
When it comes to sustainable farms, size shouldn't matter
It’s not how big your farm is, but how you manage your crops and livestock. Read More
It’s time to stop managing waste and start preventing it
Corporate recycling and waste diversion efforts still aren't cutting it. Better understanding where waste originates and preventing it at the source could increase both profitability and sustainability. Read More
The sustainability challenge of the Kraft-Heinz merger
The Kraft-Heinz merger stands to create the world's fifth-largest food conglomerate. But with Kraft tailing its industry peers on sustainability, what might the deal mean for the company's impact? Read More
Are commodity roundtables green gatekeepers or dirty doormen?
Commodity roundtables bring producers of soy, palm and other crops together with environmental organizations. But do they work? Read More
How can agriculture solve its $5.87 billion plastic problem?
The agricultural plastic market was valued at $5.87 billion in 2012, and while plastic is efficient for farmers, it also poses stark environmental problems. Read More
Algae industry moves beyond research to commercialization
Insiders agree that algae-based foods, fuels and other products will be price-competitive with their traditional counterparts by 2020. Read More
From Dow to Dunkin' Donuts, shareholders compel action on chemicals
Good news for food: donut giant agrees to remove nanomaterial, while Dow pledges increased disclosure on the impacts of a controversial herbicide. Read More
