Innovation for Sustainability

Upcycled Certified™ Products Projected to Prevent Millions of Pounds of Annual Food Waste

The 141 products and ingredients that have recently become Upcycled Certified™ are projected to prevent more than 703 million pounds of food waste per year.

USAID and USDA Call for Research on Global Insect Production

The USAID and USDA seek to understand the potential challenges, benefits, environmental impacts of insect production through a recently launched Request for Information.

Climate Goals Require “Radical Action” from Food and Beverage Businesses

Because of their immense power, food and beverage companies can help support governments and civil society to achieve major climate goals—or, they can do the opposite.

How Grocery Stores Can Help Consumers Make Healthy Choices

Healthy Eating Research is finding the most effective strategies to help consumers make healthy choices in grocery stores.

New Initiative Aims to Improve Transparency and Inclusivity in the Food System

Journey Foods is launching a new collaboration with universities to support student researchers in food tech.

First Major U.S. Food Services Company Aiming to Halve Food Waste by 2024

Leveraging the power of technology, the company is hoping to shift behaviors in professional kitchens.

Green Hope Offers Youth Solutions Around the Globe

Green Hope Foundation creates youth-led localized solutions for sustainable development in regions and communities most affected by climate change.

How Can Nutrition Professionals Help the Food System?

A new paper outlines how dietitians and nutrition professionals can promote sustainable food systems.

Irrigating Crops with Wastewater May be the Future of Farming

By using recycled wastewater as irrigation in agriculture, some farmers are hoping to mitigate the pressures of worsening droughts.

How Blockchain Can Tackle Supply Chain Fraud And Food Insecurity

Blockchain technology can help connect companies within otherwise decentralized supply webs.

Are Young People Really Eating Less Meat?

Young people are buying and eating more meat than older generations, according to new research from the World Resources Institute.

The Table to Farm Movement Championing Sustainable Agriculture in Colorado

Boulder County’s new program helps restaurants to support regional regenerative farming.

Apeel Sciences Secures New Funding to Fight Food Waste

The food science company plans to use the investments to increase sustainability in supply chains.

UK Paludiculture Project Promotes Carbon Sequestration

Wet farming poses a promising solution for carbon sequestration as peatlands are given new life by Water Works project.

How Sun & Swell Ditched Plastic for Compostable Packaging

Sun & Swell is distributing their organic food products in 100 percent compostable packaging and reusable jars, one of the first companies to do this on a large scale.

The Pandemic Transformed Contract Catering into a New Diverse Sector

The pandemic disrupted the food service industry. Some sectors learned to become more agile.

Sustainable City Sparks Action in Dubai

The Sustainable City in Dubai is the first of its kind and has inspired one resident to start his own sustainable project.

AgFunder Report Finds Dramatic Growth in AgriFoodTech Sector

A recent report published by AgFunder finds that 2020 was a record-breaking year for investments in agricultural and food technologies.

Agrivoltaics May Offer Fresh Way to Produce Food and Energy

Placing solar panels on America’s farms could generate more than 100,000 rural jobs and eliminate as much carbon from the atmosphere as taking 71,000 cars off the road each year.

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