Climate Smart Food

‘Having a one-size-fits-all view on regenerative ag is very difficult to do’: In search of a definition of ‘regenerative agriculture’

05-Oct-2023 By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

How could a common, legal definition be reached, and what could such a term mean for regenerative agriculture as a whole?

How to get consumers to choose your more responsible, less impactful products?

04-Oct-2023 By Oliver Morrison

Today’s shoppers are savvier; alive to greenwashing and cynical about offsetting, says Mintel’s senior trends consultant Richard Cope.

‘Countries are experiencing cascading crises’: FAO climate change chief on food systems transformation in challenging times

25-Sep-2023 By Flora Southey

From the COVID-19 pandemic to extreme weather events and war in Ukraine, ‘cascading crises’ are impacting countries across the world. Responsible agri-food practices can help mitigate the impact of these disruptions, suggests Kaveh Zahedi, director of...

Packaging pitches: Meet the start-ups rethinking plastic with fungi, algae and grains

22-Aug-2023 By Flora Southey

Industry is approaching the plastic pollution problem in varying ways, with some companies turning to plastic alternatives made from unlikely materials, from fungi to algae and grains. Join pioneers in the plastic-free space pitch their innovations at...

IFT First Preview

IFT Startup Pavilion promotes climate-smart options ranging from alternative proteins to upcycled ingredients to sustainable grains

07-Jul-2022 By Elizabeth Crawford

The next generation of brands, ingredient suppliers and processors are placing sustainability at the center of how they do business and making it easier for their partners to do the same as illustrated by the companies showcasing in the Startup Pavilion...

USDA looks for ways to standardize climate-friendly claims, opportunities & bolster local food systems

07-Dec-2021 By Elizabeth Crawford

As a climate-smart food and beverage market emerges and consumers show a willingness to pay a premium for products touted as climate-friendly, the US Department of Agriculture is taking steps to standardize marketing claims and ensure an even playing...