Switching from a linear to a circular economy is not a go-it-alone project — it requires a whole ecosystem.
September 30, 2019
As consumer and shareholder preferences shift toward sustainability, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must prepare for the transformation from a linear to a circular supply chain without waste, the circular economy will be the only economy, replacing wasteful linear economies by 2029, according to “Preparing for 2029, When Consumer Product Supply Chains Cannot Produce Waste”, presented by Gartner, Inc., Stamford, Conn.
The Combating Food Fraud and Food Defense Strategy will complement the work Thai Union already does under its global sustainability strategy.
September 30, 2019
Thai Union Group PCL, Bangkok, announced a new strategy to protect its food supply chains from intentional contamination through a series of robust programs to combat food fraud.
What’s more is, one in 10 U.S. adults, or roughly 20 million consumers, said that they have switched to a different food or beverage brand because it was sold in earth-friendly packaging.
September 30, 2019
Nearly 9% of adults consider the environment as a top factor when making food and beverage purchase decisions, and it’s young adults, ages 18-44 years old, who are most likely to feel this way, finds the “Health Aspirations & Behavioral Tracking Service” report from The NPD Group, Chicago.
The Germany bacon wheat-based meat market size should register over 10% gains by 2025.
September 30, 2019
The plant-based meat market is projected to be worth more than $320 million by 2025, according to a study presented by Global Market Insights, Inc., Shelbyville, Del.
Baby Boomers are also more likely to express interest in boosting their off-premises spending.
September 30, 2019
The positive industry sales trajectory with regards to consumer spending in restaurants has more room to run, based on new research from the National Restaurant Association, Washington, D.C.
The company's 60,000-square-foot farm is said to set a new vertical agriculture standard for efficient, safe and sustainable production of pesticide-free leafy greens and herbs in urban communities.
September 30, 2019
Fifth Season, Pittsburgh, Pa., announced plans for its first highly efficient, commercial-scale indoor vertical farm in Braddock, Pa., which will open in early 2020.
This program will collaborate with universities, technology companies and other agri-centric companies on dedicated commercial farms that will pilot regenerative potato farming practices and emerging agriculture technologies.
September 30, 2019
McCain Foods, Canada, announced the new Farms of the Future initiative to advance sustainable farming practices by demonstrating scalability and economic viability.