Climate Change

Seattle-based Atomo has opened a large-scale roastery for the production of its beanless coffee, just as it expands its presence in the US speciality coffee industry. A pioneer of the molecular coffee space, Atomo has opened the doors…
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During COP28, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released a study analysing livestock emissions – now, experts whose data was cited by the report are accusing the body of distorting their work to understate the climate impact…
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An ESG leader and one of the world's largest CPG companies, Unilever is pushing back its climate and social pledges amid increased pressure to focus on financial goals above everything else. Unilever is either abandoning or watering…
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Impossible Foods has invested in transitioning a farm from cattle production for meat to crop cultivation for plant-based meat, all while rescuing the cows in the process. You'd be forgiven for immediately thinking of a new vegan…
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This year, organizers of Earth Day are calling for widespread climate education as a critical step in the fight against climate change. By Preety Sharma and Ayeshah Haque A new report, released in time for global…
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As we celebrate Earth Day, the importance of transforming our food system is higher than ever – here are 10 things you should know about the food we eat, and its impact on the planet. Food system action is paramount The global…
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A new report documents the banking industry’s investments in the meat and dairy industry and its climate pollution. Three of the largest banks in the United States are also some of industrial agriculture’s biggest funders, according to…
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Healthier ready-to-eat meals in line with international guidelines could bring huge climate benefits and cost savings to the EU, according to a new report. Less meat, dairy, fish and salt, and more produce, whole grains and legumes in…
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UK material science company The Unseen has partnered with bio-based pigment manufacturer Living Ink to debut the latter's Algae Black product in a new line of cosmetics called Absorption. The Unseen is the first company to launch a…
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Albert Heijn is the first Dutch retailer to introduce carbon labels on product packaging and recipes, which is part of a larger sustainability commitment that also addresses a transition to plant-based proteins. Dutch supermarket Albert…
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Unilever has unveiled Wonder Wash, a new laundry detergent that is designed specifically to meet the growing trend of short washing cycles, and cuts emissions, water and energy use too. A laundry detergent built for the time-strapped,…
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US butchery Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors has partnered with mycelium meat startup Mush Foods to debut a burger made from the latter's 50CUT blend of mushroom root and beef. Months after announcing its move into US foodservice, New…
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Certain dietary shifts can bring carbon benefits, according to a new study, which notes how plant-heavy flexitarian eating patterns can reduce greenhouse gas emissions (especially methane) and help the planet meet its 1.5°C goal. There…
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The state is spending big on adapting to sea level rise, but Republicans don't want to name the cause. By Kate Yoder In Florida, the effects of climate change are hard to ignore, no matter your politics. It’s the hottest…
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As meat and dairy representatives turned out to COP28 in record numbers, the climate summit's promised food systems transformation policies fell short – and the livestock lobby is delighted. COP28 began with a lot of promises, but…
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Californian ethical pantry startup Voyage Foods has signed a commercial deal with food conglomerate Cargill to scale up the production and distribution of its cocoa-free chocolate and nut-free spreads. Cargill has announced a commercial…
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The sequel to the Oscar-nominated documentary from 2008, Food, Inc. 2 shows just how much power Big Ag wields on the food system, tackles solutions like cultivated meat and seaweed, and highlights the problem with workers' rights and UPFs.…
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Industrial cotton farming in Brazil that's sold to Asian suppliers of Zara and H&M is destroying the Cerrado savanna and violating the rights of local communities, a new investigation has revealed. Zara & H&M – two of…
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In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favour of a group of Swiss women, who said their government violated human rights by taking inadequate action on climate change. However, the court also threw out two…
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Australian alternative protein startup Harvest B is entering the blended meat space with 50/50 slow-cooked beef and lamb SKUs, as it prepares for a US expansion and its Series A funding round. Known for its range of plant proteins,…
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Despite net-zero plans, banks in the US are fuelling the expansion of industrial livestock production by financing corporations whose emissions are higher than all of Japan, according to new research. A total of 58 US banks provided…
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