The BCorp Tackling Fast Food with Sustainability
MIXT’s Focus on Sustainable, Healthy Food and Treating its People Well Offers a Roadmap for a Better Food System for Everyone in the Face of Fast Food. The time is ripe for a restaurant industry disruption — actually, one is already
Beyond COVID-19: Bridging Divides Between Health and Food Systems
Now more than ever, the spotlight is shining on the entrenched relationship between health and food. The COVID-19 pandemic has moved dozens of health systems to the brink in low-, middle- and even in high-income countries, and threatens to undermine
5 Simple Ways to Reduce Food Waste
How to reduce food waste? In this article, we are going to look at five simple ideas that will help to reduce it. This article written by Impakter's Tech Editor Alessandro du Bessé with Erlijn van Genuchten, Ph.D. is the third
Is Organic Farming Truly Sustainable?
Organic farming is largely associated with food safety, and environmentally friendly and ethical farming practices- but is this really the case? In recent years, organic farming has been the target of criticism, raising doubts about it being truly sustainable. In the
Silicon Valley Insider: The Intersection of Food and Gender
When examining the Sustainable Development Goals of The United Nations; zero hunger, responsible production, and climate action are three of the main focal points. In order to take on these goals, we can focus on food loss on farms. Food
Water Could Limit Our Ability to Feed the World. These 9 Graphics Explain Why
To feed the world, we need to pay more attention to water. To nourish a growing global population, we’ll need to produce 56% more calories by 2050, while dealing with increasing climate-driven water risks like droughts and competition over resources. If we don’t
How To Reduce Food Waste
With sustainable and plant-based diets becoming more normalised, attention has been given to food waste and how to reduce its impact on the environment; the handling of food and its associated greenhouse gas emissions are not far behind those of
Aggie Global, Connecting Two Worlds for a Sustainable Food Supply Chain
Editor's note: This piece was shared with Impakter by Lisa and Zoe Paisley the Founders of Aggie Global, a startup aiming to bring more sustainability in the food supply chain by connecting small farmers with big markets. When you go on
Shape Your Future With Robert Jakobi CEO and Founder of BOU
BOU is an innovative company that could disrupt the food industry with its innovative products. Today we are speaking with the CEO and Founder of BOU Robert Jakobi, who will help us understand more about the company and how their main
Multistakeholder partnerships: How do they contribute to food security and nutrition?
Multistakeholder partnerships (MSPs) have recently gained prominence as part of a new approach to food security and nutrition governance. Several MSPs were invited by the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) in October 2019 to share their experience on how
UBQ and Arcos Dorados, Bringing Sustainability in the Fast Food Industry
UBQ Materials has developed a patented process for converting unsorted household waste into a plastic substitute reducing carbon emissions, the UBQ. They have reached a partnership agreement with NYSE listed company, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc, the largest independent McDonald’s franchise
The Simple Math Behind Our Journey to Zero Waste
How B Corp Fresh Prep is Using Simple Math to Create a More Sustainable Meal Kit This article is part of an editorial collaboration with BCorporation. The BCorp Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. Planet over profit. It’s the