Sainsbury’s and Fairtrade ensure banana workers receive a fair living wage
Workers being paid a living wage is crucial to achieving a decent standard of living for all household members. Unfortunately, this is not the reality...
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Getting rid of off-flavors in plant-based meat substitutes
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has joined forces with British multinational Unilever and Dutch university Wageningen University & Research (WUR) to address the widespread issue...
European Union urged to improve integration of agrifood trade interests in policy-making
The European Liaison Committee for Agricultural and Agrifood Trade (CELCAA) has unveiled its vision and recommendations on how the European Union (EU) can achieve sustainable...
Kraft launches a dairy-free alternative to mac and cheese with their new NotMac&Cheese line
Kraft Heinz, in collaboration with TheNotCompany, is expanding its portfolio of non-dairy products, aligning with the growing demand for plant-based food options. This move reflects...
PepsiCo broadens its range of diverse ingredients
PepsiCo is expanding its use of ‘diverse ingredients’ as part of its Pep+ initiative. The multinational aims to deliver 145bn portions of diverse ingredients per...
Addressing Unsustainable Practices in the Coconut Supply Chain Through the Sustainable Coconut Partnership
Coconuts are primarily grown in tropical climates, with more than 70% of global coconut oil production coming from the Philippines and Indonesia. The coconut trees...
Denmark Introduces Groundbreaking Action Plan for Plant-Based Foods
The Danish government has unveiled the world’s first action plan for plant-based foods, aiming to promote healthy and climate-friendly diets while establishing Denmark as a...
New Technology Enables Indoor Crop Cultivation
The CROP device, which is about the size of a microwave, has the ability to detect the type of seeds planted and adjust its environment...
Branston’s Pursuit of Net Zero in the Potato Supply Chain
Climate change, extreme weather events, and industry commitments to deliver net zero are driving the potato supply chain to focus on reducing the carbon footprint...
Plant-Based Meat Displays Potential in Decreasing Cardiovascular Risk Factors
The cross-over study, known as SWAP-MEAT: Study With Appetizing Plant Food – Meat Eating Alternatives Trial, was conducted by Dr. Christopher Gardner from Stanford University....