London, UK—A quarter of Americans are opting to follow sustainable diets to help tackle global warming and animal welfare issues, according to a new survey from Spoon Guru. Some highlights: 27% are actively choosing more sustainable food options to tackle global warming 15% are following a more eco-conscious diet to...
Climate change may have played a direct role in the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused COVID-19, according to a study published in Science of the Total Environment. The study found large-scale changes in the type of vegetation in the southern Chinese Yunnan province and adjacent regions in Myanmar...
Newtown Square, PA—The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) has released its 2021 State of Sustainability in America Consumer Insights & Trends Report, according to a press release. This is the 19th annual report from NMI on the sustainability market. The report quantifies the marketplace for sustainable products and services, the consumers...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has released its 2020 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, in which the company highlights the progress it made in 2020 and outlines its 2030 goals. The report is guided by leading frameworks including Global Reporting Initiative and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board. It also...
Vista, CA—In support of Sun+Earth Certified Campaign, Dr. Bronner’s has released a limited edition cannabis-scented fragrance of its classic bar soap. The campaign, running November 20 to December 20, 2020, reinforces new consumer education and crowdfunding to promote the regenerative organic cannabis standard, as well as support small-scale regenerative organic...
Washington, D.C.—The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) has unveiled what a press release calls an “unprecedented” set of recommendations to guide the development of federal climate policy. Rob Larew, FACA Co-chair and President of National Farmers Union, said in the press release, “Climate change is adding another enormous variable...
As the dust settles after the election, industry members are discussing what the results mean. Boston, MA-based Ceres congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber said in a press release: “Today’s election results are a win for our health, our planet, our...
Customers will pay more for food and beverages containing sustainably produced ingredients, according to new research from Palsgaard. The company surveyed over 600 people in four countries, a press release says. It found that while COVID-19 has increased focus on price, the pandemic has not distracted consumers from environmental issues.
Washington, D.C.—Expanding its Cool Food initiative, World Resources Institute (WRI) has introduced "Cool Food Meals" badges, a new certification to help consumers identify climate-friendly menu items when dining out. The badge identifies dishes with a lower carbon footprint, in line with what WRI research finds is needed by 2030 to...
Oakland, CA—Belcampo has reported that approximately 8,000 acres of land on its farm at the base of Mount Shasta have burned in the Zogg Fire. No employees, animals or structures have been harmed or lost and the supply chain is not expected to be affected, according to a company press...
