Tag: Climate Change
Understanding the Climate Change Paradigm: A Guide for the F&B Industry
Climate change is shifting from being a looming threat to an active influencer of consumer choices. The most recent EY Future Consumer Index offers a deep dive into the ways climate change is starting to …
Will the Government’s New Farm Relief Bill Function?
In the past, the sheer bureaucracy of requesting emergency relief has led to several administrative changes, causing delays, confusion, and more than a little fiscal frustration for those providing many of the common produce staples in grocery and retail.
FI Fast Break audio news: July 12, 2023
The latest FI news podcast touches on private label’s huge year so far, plus the plant-based category’s sluggishness.
FI Fast Break audio news: July 5, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the big change of plans for world-renowned restaurant Noma.
Failure to Lunch – Can the Food Industry Battle Climate Change?
Reducing meat consumption and improving eating habits on a mass scale to put a dent in greenhouse emissions is going to be tough.
Precision Fermentation Promises a More Sustainable Future
Precision fermentation technology makes it possible to create alternative egg and milk proteins identical in taste, texture, and functionality to the traditional stuff—without using any animals.
Heavenly Hydration: Drinkable Rainwater on the Rise
As climate concerns continue to shake up the food industry, Richard’s Rainwater is bottling fresh rain with a focus on localized access and sustainability.
Is Plant-Based Still a Powerhouse?
Plant-based products continue to proliferate across the industry despite significant barriers to adoption, including taste and affordability.
Experts: Weather-Related Disasters Increasing, Taking Toll on Food Industry
As of October 11, the U.S. has experienced a total of 15 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters this year, making 2022 the eighth consecutive year with 10 or more billion-dollar weather and climate-related disasters.
Sustainable Packaging Goals Must Be Aspirational and Achievable
As consumers are starting to demand more sustainable packaging solutions for foodservice products, operators, suppliers, and distributors must make sound business choices in their sustainability journeys.
FI Takeaways: Oct. 27, 2022
Need a quick download on the most important headlines this week? We’ve got you covered. Check out our newest series, FI Takeaways! This week we’ll take a look at American Express‘ third-quarter earnings, this winter’s weather outlook for crop …
LA Adopts Plant-Based Treaty to Fight Climate Change
With climate change threatening major changes that will affect food production, activists are promoting the Plant-Based Treaty.
‘Never Seen Anything Like This’: HPAI Has Affected 47M Birds So Far
One university research scientist said the bird flu outbreak of 2022 is unprecedented, and the outbreak shows no signs of stopping any time soon.
Analysis: Why World Hunger is Worsening
World hunger has gotten significantly worse in recent years, with the World Food Program reporting 345 million people suffering from it.
FI Small Bites: Coffee Industry Latest
Despite the recent downward trend in coffee exports, the latest reports show some light in the darkened tunnel. What’s making things look brighter in the world of java? The Food Institute has the latest. Produced …
Thanksgiving Turkeys Could be More Expensive This Year
Avian flu and energy prices are pushing turkey prices to new heights, with breast meat going for more than $6.50 a pound.
Analysis: How ‘Heatflation’ is Heating up Food Prices
The twin crop production enemies, drought and excessive heat, are putting unprecedented pressure on the global food supply via “heatflation.”
From Inside the Farm Gate to the Plate: Innovations in Regenerative Agriculture
This article is written and sponsored by HSBC. Learn how regenerative agriculture is leading us to a more sustainable future According to Feeding America, in 2019, food insecurity in the US had reached its lowest point since …
Meat-Tax Debate Percolates During COP26 Summit
The idea of a meat tax has been in the spotlight as of late to reduce consumption of beef due to its effects on climate change. The United Nations said that emissions from livestock account …
Report: Cost of Breakfast Commodities Hits 10-Year High
The cost of ingredients for breakfast staples continues to rise as global food production, processing and transportation challenges collide with higher demand from the pandemic rebound. According to the Financial Times breakfast indicator, futures prices …
Are Climate Conditions Affecting Coffee?
A new study suggests changing climate conditions might be affecting the taste, aroma, and overall quality of coffee. Trends found by researchers from Tufts and Montana State University indicated that farms at higher altitudes were …
Insect Protein: The Next Generation of Alt Protein
PREVIEW FOCUS: America’s Growing Food Waste Problem
Food waste has become a significant issue around the world, but nowhere more so than in America. In fact, about $161 billion of food is wasted in the U.S. every year, per Rubicon research. In …
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Ag Update: Tesla-like Tractors Coming Soon
A number of startups are ready to unleash a new crop of electric tractors designed to revolutionize field production and help with other tasks. Bloomberg reported (Aug. 18) a pair of Monarch 12-foot, self-driving tractors …
Wild, Wild West: Why Water Theft is Now Rampant in California
As an unrelenting drought torments California’s farmers, many of them are now dealing with an additional concern: water theft. With water increasingly scarce in California in recent months, thieves have stolen several millions of gallons …
Grocery Delivery Platforms Chipping Away at Food Waste
Most consumers recognize the importance of addressing climate change. What may not be top of mind, however, is food waste’s impact on climate change. When food is wasted, so is the water, fuel and other resources that were used …
Major Meat, Dairy Companies Behind in ESG Efforts, but Making Strides
Most the world’s largest meat and dairy companies haven’t made commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Researchers from New York University noted in a recent study that the largest meat and dairy producers are …
Seaweed Could Be Key in Fighting Climate Change and Food Waste
Sure avocados, legumes and blueberries are superfoods, but can they solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges like climate change and food waste? Seaweed, the Asian cuisine superfood ingredient that’s starting to gain traction …
Vertical Farming Will Be Key for Supporting Sustainable Produce
Fruit and vegetable production, like all agricultural practices, must adapt to climate change. That is, producers – already experiencing soil depletion and water supply issues – will also have to contend with severe weather disruptions …
FI Agriculture Roundup: Vilsack Focused on Climate Change
Tom Vilsack, President Joe Biden’s nominee for U.S. agriculture secretary, pledged this week to increase USDA programs to combat climate change, expressing confidence that farmers will embrace the chance to make money by sequestering carbon within …
Avocado Market Strength Continues Despite Biden Climate Change Headwinds
Despite its unassuming appearance and a flavor described sometimes as subtle or muted, the avocado’s growth in popularity has been quite an attention grabber. Whether it’s the fruit’s superfood status, the rise of guacamole as …
Food Industry Targets Sustainability
Several major food companies have recently announced new better-for-the-planet initiatives. Nestle Nestle will invest $3.6 billion over the next five years in an effort to fight climate change and plans to halve its carbon emissions …
Food’s Role in Climate Change Mitigation
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London named the food and agriculture industries major factors in climate change mitigation, reported Bloomberg (Sept. 9). Their study, which focuses on biodiversity loss, says expanded …