Sustainability Archives - FoodChain Magazine https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/category/topics/sustainability/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:18:09 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://foodchainmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/fc-150x150.png Sustainability Archives - FoodChain Magazine https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/category/topics/sustainability/ 32 32 Rising Cocoa Prices Push Confectioners Toward Lab-Grown Solutions https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/rising-cocoa-prices-push-confectioners-toward-lab-grown-solutions/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:18:07 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=30992 The confectionery industry is at a crossroads as soaring cocoa costs, driven by climate change and production challenges, reshape its future. Cocoa prices have surged to record highs, exceeding $12,000 per tonne, primarily due to climate-related impacts and supply chain disruptions in West Africa, the world's largest cocoa-producing region.

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]]> The confectionery industry is at a crossroads as soaring cocoa costs, driven by climate change and production challenges, reshape its future. Cocoa prices have surged to record highs, exceeding $12,000 per tonne, primarily due to climate-related impacts and supply chain disruptions in West Africa, the world’s largest cocoa-producing region. Lab-grown cocoa has emerged as one of the most…

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]]> With sustainability at its core, Pip & Nut has grown from market stall to national success  https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/with-sustainability-at-its-core-pip-nut-has-grown-from-market-stall-to-national-success/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:33:00 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=30758 As the UK’s fastest-growing all-natural nut butter and snack brand, Pip & Nut creates delicious nut-based products with healthy and

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]]> As the UK’s fastest-growing all-natural nut butter and snack brand, Pip & Nut creates delicious nut-based products with healthy and sustainable ingredients. Although officially founded in 2015, Pip & Nut’s journey began over a decade ago with a personal story from the founder and CEO, Pip Murray. “Whilst training for a marathon in 2013, I was increasingly frustrated by the array of peanut…

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]]> How Aquascot’s ownership model helped take it from surviving to thriving  https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/how-aquascots-ownership-model-helped-take-it-from-surviving-to-thriving/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:11:00 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=30740 Aquascot was established in 1987 with a vision to uplift Alness in the Scottish Highlands after a localized oil boom

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]]> Aquascot was established in 1987 with a vision to uplift Alness in the Scottish Highlands after a localized oil boom petered out and the region suffered a decline resulting in high unemployment and associated challenges. The business began by processing local fish, including salmon and sea trout. In 1993, it started trading with Waitrose, then in 2003, became a dedicated supplier. In 2016…

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]]> How transportation management systems improve supply chain efficiency  https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/how-transportation-management-systems-improve-supply-chain-efficiency/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:22:21 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=30695 Food waste is a major issue across global supply chains, contributing to both economic loss and environmental destruction.    According to

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]]> Food waste is a major issue across global supply chains, contributing to both economic loss and environmental destruction. According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately 14 percent of the food produced globally is lost between harvest and retail markets, and an additional 17 percent is wasted at retailers, or by consumers. This amounts to food valued…

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]]> How packaging can pave the way toward eco progress  https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/how-packaging-can-pave-the-way-toward-eco-progress/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:15:06 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=30690 For companies looking to improve their sustainability, focusing on packaging is essential. In the UK, approximately 100 billion pieces of

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]]> For companies looking to improve their sustainability, focusing on packaging is essential. In the UK, approximately 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging are thrown away per year – including plenty of food and beverage packaging from ready meals to vegetable wrappers. In a world where climate change is on the rise, sticking to corporate environmental responsibilities is essential to help…

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]]> Exploring the impact of food fraud on US organic farming and the French connection  https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/exploring-the-impact-of-food-fraud-on-us-organic-farming-and-the-french-connection/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:02:08 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=30681 According to estimates from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), food fraud could affect at least one percent of the

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]]> According to estimates from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), food fraud could affect at least one percent of the global food industry, costing as much as $40 billion. It’s a much more common issue than many may think, and it has knock-on effects on both consumers and the farming industry producing the food. But where is the point of origin for this fraud? And how badly is it affecting…

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]]> Mars UK Leads by Measuring Social Value for Community Impact https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/mars-uk-leads-by-measuring-social-value-for-community-impact/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:08:24 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=30670 Mars UK became the first major consumer company in the UK to formally measure and report its social value. This approach goes beyond GDP by focusing on the company’s impact on local communities, the environment, and the economy.

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]]> Mars UK became the first major consumer company in the UK to formally measure and report its social value. This approach goes beyond GDP by focusing on the company’s impact on local communities, the environment, and the economy. Mars UK partnered with Social Value Portal to adopt the Social Value TOM System—a framework endorsed by the Local Government Association—to quantify its contributions in…

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]]> 8 Essential Practices for Sustainable Food Production https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/8-essential-practices-for-sustainable-food-production/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:29:14 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=30660 As concerns about climate change, food security, and environmental degradation grow, sustainable food practices are becoming essential for creating a healthier planet and population. Sustainable food production isn't just about reducing harm but also restoring ecosystems, improving biodiversity, and ensuring food security for future generations.

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]]> As concerns about climate change, food security, and environmental degradation grow, sustainable food practices are becoming essential for creating a healthier planet and population. Sustainable food production isn’t just about reducing harm but also restoring ecosystems, improving biodiversity, and ensuring food security for future generations. The following are eight key practices transforming…

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]]> Singapore’s High-Tech Farming Dreams Falter as Food Security Plan Faces Setbacks https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/singapores-high-tech-farming-dreams-falter-as-food-security-plan-faces-setbacks/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:28:53 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=30277 Singapore’s ambitious "30 by 30" initiative, which aims to produce 30% of its nutritional needs locally by 2030, is encountering significant challenges. Despite initial enthusiasm for high-tech urban farming, the country's reliance on food imports, coupled with high operational costs and limited land space, continues to hinder progress.

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]]> Singapore’s ambitious “30 by 30” initiative, which aims to produce 30% of its nutritional needs locally by 2030, is encountering significant challenges. Despite initial enthusiasm for high-tech urban farming, the country’s reliance on food imports, coupled with high operational costs and limited land space, continues to hinder progress. Launched in response to vulnerabilities in global food…

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]]> How Heinz’s New Sustainable Ketchup Cap is Changing the Packaging Game https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/how-heinzs-new-sustainable-ketchup-cap-is-changing-the-packaging-game/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:11:34 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=30248 The demand for sustainable packaging is rapidly growing across industries, particularly in the food sector. Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their purchases and are holding brands accountable for their packaging choices.

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]]> The demand for sustainable packaging is rapidly growing across industries, particularly in the food sector. Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their purchases and are holding brands accountable for their packaging choices. This shift in consumer preferences, along with regulatory pressures, has pushed companies to innovate in ways that reduce their environmental…

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