Stories About Food/Beverage
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The Zero-Waste Movement Is Taking Hold in the Restaurant Sector
WASTE NOT - For a growing number of restaurant operators and diners, our throwaway culture is no longer acceptable. The growing landscape of zero-waste dining and zero-waste restaurant logistics is cause for optimism that a low-waste restaurant industry is achievable.
Trending: Major Brands Partner to Cultivate Regenerative Ag Supply Chains
SUPPLY CHAIN - Allbirds, icebreaker and Smartwool throw their weight behind the industry’s first regenerative wool platform; and The North Face and three other companies join Indigo Ag’s program to incentivize farmers to shift to regenerative practices.
Dole’s ‘Sunshine for All’ Fund Strives to Close Gaps on Good Nutrition
FINANCE & INVESTMENT - The $2M annual fund will aim to address gaps of food affordability and waste, as well as accessibility and acceptability, around the world. Dole is seeking strategic partners to help develop solutions.
The Role of Renewable Natural Gas in the Decarbonization of Our Economy
CLEANTECH - The potential of renewable natural gas in the decarbonization landscape is examined in this Q&A with Johannes Escudero, CEO and ED of the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition).
New Tool Keeps Sky-High Eye on Sustainable Agriculture’s geoFootprint
SUPPLY CHAIN - The multi-stakeholder geoFootprint initiative, led by Quantis, allows businesses to assess risks posed by changes in climate, water availability and quality, soil health and biodiversity to secure supply chains and the future of food.
Starbucks, Unilever, Dairy Farmers of America on Their Food-Waste-to-Energy Alliance
CLEANTECH - The three founding members of the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance discuss how the pioneering partnership is propelling their individual sustainability strategies.
2020 Goodvertising Awards Recognize Year's 10 Most Impactful Creative Campaigns
MARKETING AND COMMS - 2020’s winners cover topics ranging from calculating product carbon footprints, regenerative farming, healthier food and reusable packaging to DEI, supporting businesses during COVID and more.
PepsiCo Doubles Down on Climate Goals, Expands Farmer-Empowerment Efforts in Latin America
WALKING THE TALK - PepsiCo plans to more than double its science-based climate goal, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040; and expands efforts to create resilient supply chains in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a focus on female farmers.
Food Waste Recycling Sees Setbacks During Pandemic
WASTE NOT - While zero-waste initiatives in the US gained momentum in 2019 and early 2020, myriad complications related to the pandemic brought many to a screeching halt. But as we transition from emergency mode, there have been restarts.
Supply Chain Partnership to Aid Small Ag Businesses Impacted by COVID
SUPPLY CHAIN - Root Capital, Keurig Dr Pepper, USAID and Ezrah Charitable Trust will help 150,000 farmers across Africa, Latin America and Indonesia; to withstand the current pandemic and build their resiliency for years to come.
Consumer Goods Giants Unite to Support Vulnerable Communities Impacted by COVID-19
COLLABORATION - Colgate-Palmolive, General Mills, L'Oréal, Tesco, Unilever and 40 more of the world’s largest food and personal care brands, retailers and manufacturers will provide local aid to communities that have been hardest hit by the pandemic.
Please Hold the Packaging: Creating a No-Landfill Meal Kit
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - Meal kits are synonymous with excessive packaging, but they have a crucial redeeming feature — they reduce food waste. At Just Salad, that got us thinking: Could we drastically reduce packaging to make meal kits an unambiguous environmental win?
The Next Frontier for Fairtrade: Living Incomes in Cocoa
SUPPLY CHAIN - Two forward-thinking brands have deepened their Fairtrade partnerships by making additional financial commitments to cocoa farmers in their supply chains.
Protect What’s Good: How Tetra Pak Doubled Down on Its Brand Promise in 2020
WALKING THE TALK - Jeff Fielkow, President and CEO of Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada, discusses his experience at the helm of a major corporation during a global health crisis; and the critical elements of effective leadership.
McDonalds’ McPlant Burger and the Evolution of the ‘Purpose Wash’ Debate
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE - To be effective, sustainability and purpose work should create positive business change, not positive media stories. They are management tools, not PR initiatives. So, should brands stop communicating until they’ve got something concrete to say?
Brewed Responsibly: How Smart Craft Brewers Are Cleaning Up Our Favorite Beverage
WASTE NOT - The immediate future offers a financial challenge for most brewers and distributors; but everyone from craft brewers to large factories can increase sustainability and protect their bottom lines through process efficiencies, more nimble supply chains and smart recycling solutions.
Busting Myths About Biodiesel’s Environmental Impact
CLEANTECH - Debate about whether biofuels are environmentally friendly goes on — especially around land use. At issue is whether the amount of land available for agricultural production can support the growing global population’s demand for both food and fuel.
Murals Honor the Farmers Behind Our Favorite Products, Benefits of Fair Trade
MARKETING AND COMMS - The murals were part of a Fairtrade America campaign during October for Fair Trade Month, to raise awareness of Fairtrade’s positive impacts. Shoppers voiced their choice for Fairtrade and won various Fairtrade prizes.
Combatting Food Insecurity Takes More Than a Village
COLLABORATION - As Congress signs off for Thanksgiving, roughly 12 million Americans could soon lose jobless benefits. The hope is that people and companies continue to step up; government programs continue, and the flexibility the food supply chain has gained during COVID will enable a nimbler switch to accommodate future need.
IKEA, Unilever Sowing More Seeds for a Plant-Based Food Future
THE NEXT ECONOMY - With the global plant-based meat and foods markets growing like a tsunami, it’s no wonder that more and more global food companies are positioning themselves to ride the wave.
