Policy

Futureproofing the Food System

What are the benefits of using data to improve nutrition and food accessibility?

01-Nov-2023 By Deniz Ataman

The food industry uses a variety of data collection methods to improve the food system and reduce diet-related illnesses by providing access to fresh and healthy food.

US bakers bank on ‘strength in numbers’ to tackle priorities with Capitol Hill

13-Jul-2023 By Gill Hyslop

The American Bakers Association (ABA) is partnering with the American Society of Baking (ASB) and Retail Bakers of America (RBA) to give bakers an even stronger voice with US Congress.

Plant-based and cellular agriculture leaders raise awareness on Capitol Hill for sustainable food production ahead of 2023 Farm Bill

28-Apr-2023 By Deniz Ataman

The delegation hosted policymakers, regulators and media on Capitol Hill this week to discuss the future of plant-based ingredients and cell-cultured meat production through “diversified, innovative agricultural tools and foods that utilize technological...

Food Equity Opportunity Map can help CPG brands, retailers and policymakers retell the US food narrative

25-Apr-2023 By Deniz Ataman

Partnership for a Healthier America’s Food Equity Opportunity Map uses census, income and health data to determine food accessibility in U.S. communities, and could help CPG companies finetune marketing at the zip code level for a bigger impact.

Kellogg revamps palm oil policy after months of protests

17-Feb-2014 By Kacey Culliney

The Kellogg Company has pledged to source fully traceable palm oil by the end of next year, a move that has been welcomed by NGOs that have been fighting for the cereal giant to change its policies for months.

New analysis needed for GM 'food risk', says scientist

12-Sep-2006 By Anthony Fletcher

A new approach to resolving GM trade conflict, one that drops the
use of the word 'risk', is needed, according to new research.