Supply Chain
How leading companies, NGOs and solution providers are working to address the myriad issues that can arise in any supply chain.
New Partnerships Putting Mycoprotein at Center of Sustainable Food Future
Cross-Posted from Product, Service & Design Innovation. A new MycoTechnology partnership will scale production of mycoprotein and eliminate food waste in Oman; while Quorn and Drew Barrymore expand their partnership with a new educational series, “Myco101.”
New Kia-Ocean Cleanup Partnership the Latest in Ongoing Effort to Rein in Our Global Plastic Footprint
Cross-Posted from Waste Not. Through the seven-year partnership, Kia will support The Ocean Cleanup’s work and construction of new plastic-collection devices, and integrate portions of the harvested plastic into its value chain.
40 Acre Co-Op Sowing Seeds for Financially Sustainable Future for Black Farmers
Cross-Posted from Finance & Investment. The first national Black farmer co-op since the Reconstruction era is on a mission to revive and support Black farmers — which have dwindled to a mere 1.4% of farmers in the US — and cultivate a national network of growers of regeneratively farmed hemp.
Why Restaurants Overusing Their Fry Oil Are ‘Fresh’ Out of Excuses
Cross-Posted from Waste Not. Who knew that overused fry oil represented such an untapped health and sustainability market opportunity? FreshFry CEO Jeremiah Chapman breaks it down.
Curbing Ocean Plastic Waste: Is Your Brand Missing the Boat?
Cross-Posted from Waste Not. Reducing plastic waste is a winning issue for consumers. With so many examples of early success and ROI, there’s no better time to join the movement by committing to reduce plastic pollution and limiting the need for virgin plastic.
Startups Continue to Cultivate Alternative, Animal-Free Food Offerings
Cross-Posted from Product, Service & Design Innovation. Singapore-based Karana and Montreal-based Opalia both have the potential to lead the growing markets for lower-impact, cruelty-free food options.
Without Ukrainian Sunflower Oil, Iceland Foods Forced to Put Practicality Over Sustainability
Thanks to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the British grocery chain has been cut off from its supply of sunflower oil; the company says it must temporarily revert to using palm oil, which it eliminated from its products in 2018.
New Campaign Aims to Teach Cannabis Users Benefits of Regenerative Farming
Cross-Posted from Marketing and Comms. While the herb is heralded as a natural solution for pain, anxiety and other ailments, conventional growing practices across the industry are far from earth friendly.
When It Comes to Cotton Production, Sustainability Is in the Water
Through new technologies, data collection and third-party verification, brands and retailers now have the critical assurances they need to show that the cotton fiber in their supply chain is more sustainably grown, with lower environmental and social risk.
Organic Cotton Industry Still Sowing Seeds for Sustainability
As consumer demand for organic cotton soars, so does skepticism over the sustainability of the sector. The response must not be to retreat from organic cotton, but to invest more in supporting farmers to help them make the often-difficult conversion to organic on the ground.
Aleph Farms Reveals Plan to Replace the Whole Cow as Alternative to Intensive Cattle Farming
Cross-Posted from Product, Service & Design Innovation. Bringing to market cell-cultured collagen is the company's next step in a system-based approach to providing a sustainable alternative to complex animal agriculture.
Conquering the Grass Ceiling: Female Farmers Feeding America and the World
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it seems only fitting to focus on the women working to feed our country. From raising dairy and beef cows to vegetables and other crops — women are slowly becoming the face of the next generation of US farmers.
Now More Than Ever, Food Companies Need to Show Their Work on Climate Commitments
Cross-Posted from Marketing and Comms. Detailed disclosure is critical in climate action plans. An emissions-reduction target is insufficient without baseline emissions data to compare it to; because investors and stakeholders have no way of knowing if major sources of emissions are going unmeasured, undisclosed and unaddressed.
Transparency and Traceability Must Drive Sustainable Fashion
Traceability is the foundation upon which we can truly revolutionize the fashion industry, revealing the actual costs of products and ensuring that the wealth generated from production gets redistributed more fairly.
New Platform to Help Apparel Brands Illuminate Darkest Corners of Supply Chains
Laudes Foundation’s Transparency in Action portal features best practices, expert advice, tools and resources — including information on existing and upcoming legislation — for brands to take informed steps towards transparency and expand their current efforts.
EU Proposes Plan to Hold Companies Accountable for Human Rights Violations
Cross-Posted from The Next Economy. The Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence would oblige companies to identify, prevent, and mitigate human rights and environmental violations in their value chain. But there is debate over whether companies can be reasonably expected to control their entire value chain, down to the smallest suppliers.
From Shores to Shelves: Codifying Ocean Plastic Supply Chains
Brands committed to increasing sustainability by putting ocean plastic to good use deserve the infrastructure and data they need to verify their products and meet the standards that consumers demand.
Knorr Gives Our Favorite Comfort Food a Planet-Friendlier Makeover
Cross-Posted from Product, Service & Design Innovation. Knorr’s ‘Plizza’ is the brand’s updated take on the classic dish that features plant-based, nutrient-rich ingredients from crust to toppings — in honor of World Eat for Good Day.
Meat Industry Conditions Still Perfect Petri Dishes for Next Pandemic
Marking two years of COVID-19, new research from FAIRR warns failure to improve crowded, high-stress conditions in animal agriculture fosters ideal breeding ground for new, zoonotic diseases.
Report: Regenerative Ag Practices Fundamental to Long-Term Health of Fashion and Textile Industries
Far from simply the latest buzzword, regenerative agriculture is an opportunity for brands to invest in a fundamentally different system that drives numerous benefits for people and the planet — from boosting climate resilience and reversing biodiversity loss to prioritizing justice, equity and sustainable livelihoods.
