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Sustainability is no longer an optional add-on for food manufacturers and their suppliers. Climate change and shrinking resources mean a responsible approach is called for – and shareholders and customers want to know what is being done to safeguard food supplie and the interests of future generations.

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Food sector at the forefront of sustainability, says Oxfam

20-Nov-2009 - Food and beverage manufacturers are driving sustainability in the supply chain, says an Oxfam specialist, but they face more risks in catering to demand for ethically-produced products than retailers.

First shipment of UTZ cocoa reaches Europe

10-Nov-2009 - An initiative to improve the agricultural, environmental and social aspects of sourcing cocoa from West Africa achieved has achieved a milestone, as the first beans have arrived in Europe for processing.

Supply chain waste map for meat and fish

04-Nov-2009 - A resource map outlining where and how much meat and fish – as well as it associated packaging – is wasted in the supply chain is to be developed in a bid to cut all three and save cash for industry players.

German guide advises on healthy, sustainable food

27-Oct-2009 - A new guide to help consumers make more sustainable shopping decisions places new emphasis on combining healthy and sustainable eating practices.

Brands, retailers make 2015 palm oil pledges

27-Oct-2009 - Nestle and Marks & Spencer have this week made new pledges about their use of sustainable palm oil, with both ramping up to using only certified oil in products by 2015.

Meat substitutes could combat climate change: Report

26-Oct-2009 - Meat and dairy substitutes could play a major role in cutting global emissions and present opportunities to food companies – but they need marketing investment to attract consumers, says a World Watch report.

Food processing added to Australia’s carbon cutting scheme

21-Oct-2009 - Plans to include food processors in Australia’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) but with special support have been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).

Consumer will is vital to sustainable consumption, says report

20-Oct-2009 - Overcoming consumer barriers is key to encouraging more sustainable consumption – and stimulating innovation by businesses serving them, says a new report.

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Fat chance for action on World Food Day

16-Oct-2009 - ‘Hunger down 50 per cent this year’, ‘Malnutrition eradicated in Africa’. Alas, dream headlines not gracing any newspapers this World Food Day. But if we hope to read them one day, governments, industry – and yes, individuals – need to stop thinking of their own interests first.

Quality sustainable palm oil in short supply, says confectioner

12-Oct-2009 - Quality and supply problems stand in the way of buying palm oil entirely from certified sustainable sources, according to Nutella manufacturer Ferrero.

Zero waste a target for all, says Envirowise

07-Oct-2009 - Every company should be aiming at zero waste from their factory or production process, said speakers at the Sustainability Round Table – and better resource use can bring cost savings.

Global dairy industry signs sustainability pledge

22-Sep-2009 - Dairy industry associations from around the world are coming together to sign a pledge to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change.

Intervene on meat, WWF tells government

21-Sep-2009 - The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has released a report calling on the UK government take an active role in reducing meat consumption.

Vegetable protein needs more energy efficient processing, says study

18-Sep-2009 - Meals based on pea protein make a smaller contribution to global warming and are better for soil than animal protein meals, but they fall down on energy use, says a new Swedish-Spanish study.

Certified sustainable cocoa source from Ivory Coast opens up

16-Sep-2009 - Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate is aiming to have 10,000 tonnes of UTZ-certified cocoa available for the market in 2010, as the first two Ivory Coast cooperatives achieve certification and others are expected to get there soon.

Council’s attempt to defend Malaysian palm oil dubbed misleading

09-Sep-2009 - The Malaysian Palm Oil Council’s (MPOC) recent attempt to defend the crop’s environmental credentials has been judged misleading by the UK’s advertising authorities.

Less meat brings heart, climate benefits, says professor

01-Sep-2009 - A Danish cardiologist has added his voice to calls for a reduction in red meat consumption – both for the good of people’s hearts and for the good of the planet.

Consumers want more info on ethical credentials, survey

25-Aug-2009 - UK consumers have a great desire to learn about conditions for food producers in poor countries, a new survey indicates, which food manufacturers can satisfy by flagging up their ethical sourcing efforts.

Pesticides debate heats up after UK’s Food Security Assessment

12-Aug-2009 - The European Crop Protection Association has expressed concern that restrictive EU regulation on pesticide use could stand in the way of global food security, following the UK’s Food Security Assessment.

Government urges radical rethink to ensure stable food supply

10-Aug-2009 - The UK government has called for a radical rethink of food production to secure sustainable food supplies at reasonable prices.

Inquiry puts spotlight on fairness in the food sector

05-Aug-2009 - A major new inquiry is seeking evidence on fairness in the global food system and will deliver a set of recommendations for food producers, retailers and governments on ethical practices.

Food and Fairness inquiry to 'inspire and warn' manufacturers

05-Aug-2009 - Helen Browning, chair of the Food Ethics Council, expects the food and fairness inquiry will inspire food businesses to adopt good supply chain practices and warn them off bad ones - ultimately benefit their businesses in the long term.

Soy processors extend Amazon deforestation moratorium

29-Jul-2009 - Brazilian soy processor have extended their moratorium on sourcing from newly deforested areas of the Amazon, as efforts to curb destruction of the rainforest need more time to take affect.

Organic sector to coordinate on key messages

09-Jul-2009 - The UK’s organic sector is waking up to the need to market its key messages and is planning a conference to examine consumer attitudes and share experiences.

All eyes on sustainable food under Swedish presidency

07-Jul-2009 - The CIAA has invited the Swedish presidency to take part in the recently launched Round Table on Sustainable Production and Consumption (SPC); while Sweden has made food and the climate one of its priorities for agriculture over the next six months.

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