Environment

Probiotics offer promise in reducing microplastic toxicity, review concludes

12-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new review has concluded probiotics may overcome the toxicity of polystyrene nanoplastics and microplastics in humans.

Fresh calls for food to be central to climate dialogue

15-Jun-2023 By Oliver Morrison

Most countries are yet to realise the full potential of including food systems in their climate action plans, according to a new report calling for food and agriculture to be at the heart of discussions.

FTC’s formal review of Green Guides likely will include carbon offsets, net zero claims

15-Dec-2022 By Elizabeth Crawford

Recognizing more Americans increasingly weigh products’ environmental impact when shopping, but that it is “impossible” for them to verify related marketing claims, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously this week to review formally its...

IFIC: Lower prices prioritized over sustainability despite rising awareness of food’s environmental impact

25-May-2022 By Elizabeth Crawford

More Americans are worried about the planet’s health and understand that their dietary choices impact the environment, yet few are willing to pay significantly more for eco-friendly products – potentially squeezing companies undertaking expensive sustainability...

Majority of animal protein companies 'too slow to act' on pressing sustainability risks, reports FAIRR

03-Dec-2021 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Animal protein producers are making some strides in managing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, but the vast majority are still falling short on fundamental practices including measuring methane gas emissions, according to the Coller FAIRR...

Oatly talks UK expansion: Is switching to oat milk an 'easy way' to cut your carbon footprint?

12-Mar-2021 By Oliver Morrison

The Swedish oat drink company is building its first UK factory, set to be completed in early 2023. The Vegan Society says the move illustrates the growing demand for products styled as eco-friendly. But others question whether cutting dairy really is...

NAMI talks sustainability pressures for processors - LISTEN

27-Feb-2020 By Aidan Fortune

At the recent International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, GlobalMeatNews caught up with North American Meat Institute vice president of sustainability Eric Mittenthal to discuss the challenges facing producers in this area.

Most consumers don’t link diet & climate, but sustainability marketing could boost plant-based sales

17-Feb-2020 By Elizabeth Crawford

Rising consumer concern about climate change is a powerful – but underused – marketing lever for plant-based products, according to new research from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication.

Hormel completes solar panel project

11-Dec-2019 By Aidan Fortune

Hormel Foods and energy provider IGS Solar have completed work on the solar energy project at the Hormel Foods Swiss American Sausage Company facility in Lathrop, California.

Tyson to conduct deforestation assessment

29-Oct-2019 By Aidan Fortune

US processor Tyson Foods is to carry out a deforestation risk assessment across its global supply chain.

Smithfield Foods doubles renewable gas investment

23-Oct-2019 By Aidan Fortune

US processor Smithfield Foods and Dominion Energy are to double their investment in renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across the US to $500m through 2028.

Hormel hits energy reduction goal

30-Sep-2019 By Aidan Fortune

US processor Hormel Foods has hit its non-renewable energy use reduction goal.

Breakfast cereals may not be so g-r-r-r-eat for the environment: Report calls on Kellogg, General Mills, Post and Quaker to change sourcing practices

05-Aug-2019 By Gill Hyslop

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is calling on four of the world’s leading cereal makers to make ‘relatively small commitments’ in the way they source grains, which would go a long way to combat climate change.

US processors to share environmental best practices

17-Jul-2019 By Aidan Fortune

US meat processors have been encouraged to share best practices when it comes to the environment and sustainability.

Raising the bar: LivBar throws compostable packaging challenge into the fray

12-Mar-2019 By Gill Hyslop

The battle of the snack bar brands continues as 100% organic snack bar brand LivBar throws down a gauntlet of its own, challenging all bar manufacturers to move to 100% compostable wrappers.

Bolsonaro's controversial first weeks: What's in store for Brazil's food industry?

17-Jan-2019 By Niamh Michail

Brazil’s controversial president Jair Bolsonaro has got off to a controversial start, from disbanding the National Council of Food and Nutrition Security (CONSEA) to giving the agribusiness sector greater control over the Amazon in his first weeks in...

Consumers increasingly reward sustainable companies, punish those that are not socially responsible

25-Jan-2018 By Elizabeth Crawford

Consumer demand for products that are healthier for them is quickly expanding to include those that also are better for the environment – creating new opportunities for companies that strive to be more sustainable and barriers for those that do not, according...

Farm level environmentalism could provide unique selling propositions, says study

13-Aug-2012 By Nathan Gray

High demand for environmentally friendly goods is providing the food industry with growing opportunities to create a new and unique supply chain system that offers advantages for everybody, according to new research.

US adults less eco-friendly in 2010

11-Jan-2011 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Americans were less likely to engage in environmentally friendly behaviors in 2010 than they were in 2009, despite being more likely to identify with eco-friendly terms, according to a new survey from Harris Interactive.

Study reveals grocery shoppers’ purchasing priorities

06-Feb-2009 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The importance of healthy, environmentally friendly, and good value products has been put in the spotlight in a comprehensive new study by BrandSpark International.

Target groups identified among green consumers

13-Nov-2008 By Sarah Hills

The sustainability marketplace is becoming more sophisticated, according to new research which identifies five distinct consumer groups that food and beverage manufacturers could specifically target with green or eco-friendly products.

Eco-chic and eco-centric consumers are key to green market

30-Sep-2008 By Sarah Hills

Consumers who claim to be concerned about the environment are not always likely to follow through by purchasing environmentally sound goods, according to a new study from IRI which could help food manufacturers when positioning green products.