We are all—personally and professionally—reliant on farmers. Tom Newmark, Founder and Chair of The Carbon Underground, pointed that out at the beginning of his keynote speech on day 2 of Driving Value Through Sustainability Across the Supply Chain. Farming, he said, is a learning process. “It’s been a joy, every...
San Antionio, TX—Wildway has announced in a press release that it has joined forces with Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation to further their environmental conservation missions. The grain-free manufacturer will donate 10% of all sales from products within Wildway’s We Rise collection of granola, to aid conservation efforts to conserve...
One alarming statistic that was referenced repeatedly throughout the Naturally Informed sustainability conference, which took place on August 26-27: We have around 50 years left before we’re out of topsoil. “What we’re looking at is man-made desertification,” said Josh Tickell, Director of the movie Kiss the Ground (available to stream...
Boulder, CO—September marks the third annual Palm Done Right Month, when consumers and industry make a stand for sustainable choices, according to a press release from Palm Done Right. The mission-based platform educates the public about the many benefits of palm oil, with the understanding that it is critical to...
In this episode of The Natural View, WholeFoods Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua and Todd Pauli of 24 Stories talk with Nathan Gray of Trust Transparency Center to discuss Driving Value Through Sustainability Across the Supply Chain, a live virtual event taking place August 26-27, 2020. Listen in for event highlights—from exceptional...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As an industry, of course we’re keenly focused on COVID-19. As people are prioritizing their wellbeing, we’re spending our time and energy helping them maintain their health. But with COVID consuming the nation’s collective attention, other concerns have fallen lower on our priority lists. Consider this news from the University...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Quarantine life has had people sudsing up more often than pre-COVID days, but glamming up? Not so much. Usage of HABA products is starting to drop off, as people are working from home and leaving the house less altogether. That doesn’t mean, however, that the HABA section will start collecting...
Holzminden, Germany—Symrise announced its support of the drafting of a national supply chain act by the German government, which it said will create binding duties of responsible behavior in relation to human rights and environmental friendliness for companies. Symrise also reported that it has joined with 32 other companies and...
San Francisco, CA—Treasure8 announced a new partnership with PA Consulting aimed at reducing food insecurity and creating a better global food system. Treasure8 is a technology company that uses proprietary and regenerative methods to provide nutritious foods at scale while battling climate change, often by upcycling food waste. According to...
Winnipeg, Manitoba—Lentils and beef are a people- and environment-friendly combination, according to a new study funded by Lentils.org and Pulse Canada. The study performed a life cycle assessment to evaluate the environmental impact of a beef burger made with 33% cooked lentil puree. It found that the blend reduces the...
