PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION -
The progress of humankind is heavily linked to technological changes in how farming is done. Today, farming in the US faces challenges never before seen
that require supplementing traditional agriculture with new approaches.
CLEANTECH -
Rob Shaffer — a fourth-generation soybean, corn and Angus cattle farmer — has been active in industry organizations for more than a decade. He was invited to
join the National Biodiesel Board in 2012 and hasn’t looked back.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Ceres’ new Investor Brief on Cocoa identifies three key challenges posed to the cocoa industry by shifting social and environmental conditions, and the actions companies can take today to mitigate the material financial risks embedded in cocoa supply chains.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Now, just as diners can make decisions based on nutritional information, they can also decide what to eat based on the climate impact of a dish.
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION -
The food and gardening startup furthers its mission to “undo food” with the release of organic, non-GMO, domestically grown seeds for 92 varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers — in packaging made of 100% recyclable materials.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
According to an annual farmer survey conducted by the Conservation Technology Information Center, cover crops improved yields and made farms more resilient to the especially wet spring weather last year.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
“One question we had to ask ourselves was: Are we a sustainability department or are we a company that holds water sustainability in high regard? We need to be
the latter to really be successful.”
MARKETING AND COMMS -
If we want to reduce food waste, we need consumer-led solutions — which can be sparked by retailers. Brands, manufacturers and other food system actors get their message through to consumers if retailers open the door for them.
WASTE NOT -
While some nations and food companies have made encouraging progress and crossed the halfway mark towards meeting Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, there’s still a long way to go.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Primark’s Sustainable Cotton Programme — potentially the largest independent programme managed by a fashion retailer — enables it to trace the source of its sustainable cotton, right down to the community it was grown in.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Driscoll’s President Soren Bjorn discusses creating shared value within its business and local communities.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Without oversight or a watchdog, what imperative do companies have to make a tangible impact on the livelihoods of cocoa farmers over increasing profit
margins?
MARKETING AND COMMS -
As fashion brands and retailers use the silver lining of COVID-19 to strengthen their sustainability commitments, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol can help them demonstrate their sourcing and supply chain commitments to meet customer demand.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
A new report reveals the top 10 lessons learned by a group of more than 50 leaders in the cosmetics, food and personal care industries that source with respect for people and biodiversity.
CLEANTECH -
Through its commitment to supporting local producers and providing customers new fuel options, Casey’s has become a key player in the biodiesel industry.
CLEANTECH -
As soy production and uses have expanded worldwide, so have calls for more responsible farming practices to conserve vital natural resources.
WASTE NOT -
The Coalition of Action to End Food Waste aims to enact measures that benefit the environment and the global economy, and ensure more food makes it to stores and onto consumers’ tables.
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
An unlikely partnership has enabled the Chicago Park District to produce enough much-needed hand sanitizer to keep its employees and park visitors safe during the pandemic.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Tiffany & Co has become the first luxury jeweler to share the full craftsmanship journey of its diamonds; while satellite tech is helping Unilever root out
deforestation in its palm oil supply chain.