Sustainability Archives - FoodChain Magazine https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/tag/sustainability/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:58:48 +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/tag/sustainability/ 32 32 Is Nutella Finally Going Vegan? Here’s What We Know So Far https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/is-nutella-finally-going-vegan-heres-what-we-know-so-far/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:58:46 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=31030 For decades, Nutella has been a household favorite, spreading its creamy blend of hazelnuts and cocoa onto breakfast tables worldwide. But for those following a plant-based lifestyle, Nutella has always been off-limits due to its inclusion of skimmed milk powder.

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]]> For decades, Nutella has been a household favorite, spreading its creamy blend of hazelnuts and cocoa onto breakfast tables worldwide. But for those following a plant-based lifestyle, Nutella has always been off-limits due to its inclusion of skimmed milk powder. Now, Ferrero, the company behind Nutella, is making waves by introducing a dairy-free version—Nutella Plant-Based.

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]]> Starbucks: In-Store Experience, New Policies and Free Refills https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/starbucks-in-store-experience-new-policies-and-free-refills/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:49:47 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=31022 Starbucks is redefining what that the café experience looks like. With updated in-store policies, Starbucks is focusing on sustainability, customer satisfaction, and creating a refreshed coffeehouse atmosphere for its patrons.

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]]> Starbucks is redefining what that the café experience looks like. With updated in-store policies, Starbucks is focusing on sustainability, customer satisfaction, and creating a refreshed coffeehouse atmosphere for its patrons. These changes represent a shift towards balancing operational needs, environmental responsibility, and the comfort of paying customers. Sustainability has been at…

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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Norfolk’s Flat Fields Turn Skyward with Vertical Farms https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/norfolks-flat-fields-turn-skyward-with-vertical-farms/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:04:57 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=29797 Vertical farming, a groundbreaking method of agriculture, is rapidly emerging as a solution to the pressing challenges of modern food production. This innovative practice involves growing crops such as rocket, watercress, basil, and chives in stacked layers under controlled conditions.

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]]> Vertical farming, a groundbreaking method of agriculture, is rapidly emerging as a solution to the pressing challenges of modern food production. This innovative practice involves growing crops such as rocket, watercress, basil, and chives in stacked layers under controlled conditions. Artificial temperature, light, water, and humidity replicate the ideal growing environment…

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]]> The Top 10 Functional Beverages: The Future of Healthy Drinking  https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/the-top-10-functional-beverages-the-future-of-healthy-drinking/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:26:45 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=29393 Functional beverages are a booming sector within the beverage industry, catering to health-conscious consumers looking for drinks that provide more than just hydration. From boosting immunity to enhancing mental clarity, these drinks are formulated with specific health benefits in mind.

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]]> Functional beverages are a booming sector within the beverage industry, catering to health-conscious consumers looking for drinks that provide more than just hydration. From boosting immunity to enhancing mental clarity, these drinks are formulated with specific health benefits in mind. Here, we discuss the most popular types of functional beverages that are making waves in the market today.

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