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Back to the Roots Fills Growing Need for Organic, 100% US-Grown Seeds

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. ... View More

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Cover Crops Helped Farmers Thrive During Difficult 2019 Weather

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. ... View More

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It Takes a Village: Driscoll’s Dives Deep into Water Stewardship

“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.” ... View More

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Retailers Could Be the Most Important Player in Reducing Food Waste

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. ... View More

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Can We Halve Global Food Waste by 2030? Not Without Our Suppliers

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. ... View More

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Primark and CottonConnect: Bringing Sustainable Cotton from Field to Fashion

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. ... View More

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Business Resiliency: How Social Responsibility Has Strengthened Driscoll’s Farming Communities

Driscoll’s President Soren Bjorn discusses creating shared value within its business and local communities. ... View More

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Why Self-Regulation of Cocoa Sourcing Is a Conflict of Interest

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?  ... View More

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In a COVID-19 World, Brands Need to Earn Customers’ Trust Through Sustainability

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. ... View More

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Cosmetics Brands Leading Big Shift on Biodiversity

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. ... View More

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Casey’s General Stores: Fueling Community Growth Through Biodiesel

Through its commitment to supporting local producers and providing customers new fuel options, Casey’s has become a key player in the biodiesel industry. ... View More

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All Timberland Products to Be 100% Circular, Net Positive by 2030

The brand is aiming to design 100% of its products for circularity, and source 100% of materials from regenerative agriculture. ... View More

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US Soybean Industry Protocol Addresses Sustainable Farming Practices

As soy production and uses have expanded worldwide, so have calls for more responsible farming practices to conserve vital natural resources. ... View More

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General Mills, Nestlé, Walmart CEOs Lead Coalition to End Food Waste Worldwide

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. ... View More

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Chicago Parks Fight Hand Sanitizer Shortage Through Innovative Biodiesel Partnership

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. ... View More

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Tiffany, Unilever Create New Standards for Supply Chain Transparency

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. ... View More

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Strengthening Collaboration Between Farmers and Landowners Key to Improving Conservation

The relationship between non-operating landowners, which own 62% of Midwest farmland, and the farmers to whom they rent land is vital to achieving wide-scale adoption of soil-health and nutrient-management practices across US croplands. ... View More

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Illinois City’s Success with Biodiesel Influences Neighboring Communities

By selling B20 biodiesel to neighboring municipal agencies and organizations, Moline has expanded its impact on air quality across the Quad Cities region — and shown the community that improving air quality is a collaborative effort. ... View More

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Global Maker Challenge Finalists Tackling Food, Trade, Justice, Circularity

This year’s global challenges centered around four themes: Sustainable and Healthy Food for All, Climate Change/Circular Economy, Innovation for Inclusive Trade, and Innovation for Peace and Justice. ... View More

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Illinois Soybean Farmers Sowing Seeds of a Sustainable Future

Illinois has maintained its leadership in US soybean production for nearly a century, thanks to its climate and ongoing commitment to sustainable agriculture and conservation best practices. ... View More

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