Tag #Sustainable Food

Showing 1 to 12 of 17 results

theglobeandmail.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

High Meat Consumption Persists Despite Ethical Concerns

Despite awareness of meat's environmental and health impacts, 95% of Canadians and Americans still eat meat regularly, leading to a focus on 'happy meat'—ethically sourced meat—that is more expensive and accessible to a limited segment of the population, obscuring the greater need for reduced meat c...

Progress

48% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
nrc.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Amsterdam Approves Distribution Centers, Rejects Urban Farming Expansion in Lutkemeerpolder

The Amsterdam city council approved plans for distribution centers in the Lutkemeerpolder, rejecting calls for more urban farming land, prioritizing economic development over environmental concerns despite criticism from groups like Behoud Lutkemeer and Voedselpark Amsterdam.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Texas Entrepreneurs Launch Regenerative Meat Venture

In Fredericksburg, Texas, three entrepreneurs launched Force of Nature, a regenerative agriculture company focused on pasture-raised meats, utilizing 900 acres and working with various ranchers across the US to offer a wide variety of meats including bison, beef, and poultry.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Spain Regains Top Spot in European Organic Production

Spain reclaimed its title as Europe's largest organic producer in 2023, surpassing France due to new CAP subsidies and decreased French production; however, domestic consumption remains significantly lower than in other European countries.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Unsustainable Seafood Consumption Drives Biodiversity Loss

A new University of Zurich study reveals a 20% decline in species numbers due to human activity, emphasizing the need for sustainable food choices; unsustainable consumption of luxury foods like shark fin soup, bluefin tuna, pangolin, bushmeat, and wild sturgeon caviar is driving many species toward...

Progress

48% Bias Score

Life Below Water
bbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Upcycled Spent Barley Grain: A Sustainable Food Source

Global beer production generates 37 million tons of spent barley grain (SBG) annually; companies are now upcycling this waste into vegan milk, food products, and other applications, addressing global protein needs and reducing environmental waste.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Just Ice Tea: Organic, Ethical Iced Tea Brand Expands Nationally

Just Ice Tea, a collaboration between Seth Goldman and Spike Mendelsohn, launched in 2022, offers organic, ethically sourced iced tea in over 12,000 stores nationwide, prioritizing Fair Trade practices and community investment.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Cricket Pasta: A Sustainable, But Expensive, Food Source

A northern Italian farm processes one million crickets daily into sustainable, protein-rich flour used in various food products, though its high cost (£60/kg) currently limits widespread adoption despite growing acceptance in parts of Europe.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
bbc.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

Unemployed Man's Community Garden Alleviates Food Insecurity in Halton

Unemployed in 2020, Christopher Jones began growing food in his Halton garden, donating the surplus to local food banks and residents via social media and street boxes; his initiative has expanded with council-provided allotments and community fundraising.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Grocery Swaps Can Cut Household Emissions by 6 Tonnes Annually

Simple grocery swaps like replacing red meat with chicken or plant-based alternatives, dairy-free milk, and fruit toast instead of muffins can reduce a household's yearly greenhouse gas emissions by 6 tonnes, equivalent to average household electricity use, according to new research by the George In...

Progress

24% Bias Score

Climate Action
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

China's Billion-Dollar Cockroach Industry: Medicine, Food, and Waste Management

China's rapidly expanding cockroach farming industry, led by Good Doctor Pharmaceutical Group, produces billions of insects annually for medicine, cosmetics, and food, addressing waste management and offering sustainable protein, despite public perception challenges and safety concerns.

Progress

36% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

EU Approves Mealworm Powder in Food: A Step Towards Sustainable Protein

The European Union recently approved mealworm powder for use in various food products, promoting sustainable protein sources and addressing global food security concerns; Germany's €38 million investment in alternative proteins highlights the growing interest in insect farming.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Zero Hunger

Showing 1 to 12 of 17 results