Nestle issues more details on regenerative agriculture plans
The investment in 'regen ag' is part of Nestle's plans to have “zero net greenhouse gas emissions” by 2050.
Corporate responsibility
Tesco tests Loop reusable packaging push in stores
The scheme will involve 88 branded and own-label products including pasta, rice, oil and sugar.
Investors set pace on corporate climate action
Concerned investors are starting to make corporate laggards take real action on climate change, but for some investors, they are not moving fast enough.
“We are in a better shape than two years ago” – Ecotone CEO Christophe Barnouin talks going private, Covid-19 and sustainability
Ecotone CEO Christophe Barnouin talks to Dean Best about the European group's growth plans and the importance of environmental sustainability.
Activists stage blockade at Arla UK dairy plant
The Animal Rebellion protestors were attempting to get the company to transition to plant-based production by 2025.
How dairy is wrestling with climate impact
Richard Clothier is managing director at Wyke Farms, the independent UK cheese producer. He’s enjoying “pockets of growth” all around the world for his cheese – from Africa to Asia.…
Why food companies must address dual malnutrition challenge
Nothing conveys more vividly or poignantly the undeniable truth that food is sui generis among fast-moving consumer goods than the scourge of malnutrition. That having too little, too much, or…
“No company does very well” – why the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition believes industry must do more on malnutrition
Just Food: Why does GAIN place such an emphasis on mobilising businesses in pursuit of its aim to improve access to nutritious food for all? Lawrence Haddad: Businesses are vital…
Oxfam calls for net-zero re-think amid food security, price rise fears
UK-based charity Oxfam has called for governments and companies to re-think their net zero climate targets, suggesting current strategies could threaten global food security and push food prices up 80%…
Ben & Jerry’s owner Unilever “fully committed” to Israel, CEO Jope insists
Unilever is “fully committed” to its business in Israel, chief executive Alan Jope said today (22 July), as the company deals with the fall-out from Ben & Jerry’s planned exit…
Israel warns Unilever of “severe consequences” of Ben & Jerry’s boycott
Unilever has become embroiled in a row with Israel after its Ben & Jerry's ice-cream business announced it would no longer be selling its products in territories the country occupies…
