We are committed to purchasing local, organic, Fair Trade and
sustainable food products wherever possible.
As the fifth edition of the international series of summits closed, many questions about sustainability in the food industry remain: In light of growing incidents of fraud, what analytical tools can authenticate
sustainable food products and protect consumer trust?
«The demand for
sustainable food products continues to grow, and more customers are requesting traceable ingredients,» said Massimo Garavaglia, President Europe, Middle East, Africa.
Global sales of
sustainable food products have exceeded USD 60 billion, however what is the future direction of eco-labels in a food industry that is increasingly looking at the triple bottom line?
Not exact matches
And finding alternatives to animal - based
products, like
food research company Hampton Creek has done, can help make the planet more
sustainable.
Hampton Creek also proposes evolving the standard of mayonnaise to incorporate new and more ecologically
sustainable food production methods, so eggless
products could be covered.
Food scientists are examining animal
products at the molecular level and sourcing plants with matching proteins and nutrients to create delicious plant - based meats, eggs, and dairy
products that are healthier and more
sustainable than conventional animal
products.
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sustainable alternatives to the
products of conventional animal agriculture.
These Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers aren't just a delicious option for snack, party, or anytime
food, they also feature a mission - driven brand that I think is doing admirable work to bring a delicious,
sustainable, and humane
product to discerning consumers.
Their emergence onto the
food scene, making big claims for their
products — be it natural, organic,
sustainable, or fair trade — has seemingly caught the attention of consumers, particularly those aged 18 - 34 (although the 35 - 44 year age group is not far behind), and has spread to impact on every aspect of
food purchasing: 82 % of ingredient - conscious consumers believe that clean labels are important.
«GM technology can ultimately help us provide a safer and more
sustainable food supply, especially when it comes to proteins, but we are committed to transparency about what our
products are, and how they are made.»
To increase knowledge and understanding of the benefits of buying fresh, local, farm
products and increase knowledge of
sustainable local agriculture and access to nutritious
food.
Food safety, quality and the consistency of
product are the most important factors when choosing which suppliers to do business with, but Captain D's also wants its vendors to be environmentally conscious and employ
sustainable practices.
In addition to fully redesigned and renovated hotel guest rooms, each hotel will feature innovative and exciting
food & beverage experiences unique to the Las Vegas market, including the award - winning NoMad restaurant by Chef Daniel Humm and restaurateur Will Guidara; and Eataly's vibrant Italian marketplace with cafes, to - go counters and full - service restaurants interspersed with high - quality
products from
sustainable Italian and local producers.
Sustainable paper
products are a necessary environmental consideration, and an economic factor when choosing your
food service paper packaging.
DuPont Nutrition & Health offers a wide range of
sustainable, bio-based ingredients and advanced molecular diagnostic
products to provide safer, healthier and more nutritious
food to consumers.
The move is part of Target's Corporate Social Responsibility commitments, which also include increasing organic
food offerings and creating more
sustainable packaging for their own branded
products.
To create a natural, organic and environmentally
sustainable brand specialling in high quality
food products that cater to various dietary requirements.
Many facilities are choosing to purchase and serve more locally sourced and sustainably produced
food and beverages — • 94.1 percent purchased and served local
food or beverages • 80 percent purchased
sustainable dairy
products • 45 percent purchased
sustainable beef • 36 percent purchased
sustainable chicken
Meanwhile, the brand merits praise for its
sustainable practices and commitment to fresh, clean
food and doing right by its people, processes, and
product.
Having babies gave their family a desire to return to the old paths — to nourish their family with traditional, homegrown
foods; rid their home of toxic chemicals and petroleum
products; and give their boys a chance to know a simple,
sustainable way of life.
There is a clear trend due to the need for
sustainable packaging as well as cost efficiency to optimise packaging materials without compromising
food and beverage
products.
As the world's leading
food processing and packaging solutions company, Tetra Pak has a long tradition in providing
sustainable products to the world.
Food makers need to scrutinise what is fed to the livestock used in their
products in order to develop a more
sustainable production system that will be able to feed the world's growing population, forecast to reach 9bn people by 2040, a new report by...
The 2014 program schedule included: culinary demonstrations centered around adventurous flavors and new menu trends; presentations and panel discussions focused on
sustainable agricultural practices, the role of wheat in our diet vs. seekers of gluten - free options, and water issues affecting
food production; discussions on how American menus are often shaped by millennials, health and nutrition concerns, and global cuisines; a Friday field trip to the CIA Farm in St. Helena and through Marin and Sonoma Counties to visit Pozzi Ranch, Dutton Ranch (where Valley Ford Cheese Company joined), and Gourmet Mushrooms with tastings and presentations by the farmers as well as farm bureau and land trust experts; and the exciting and interactive Saturday Market Basket Exercise, where attendees were divided into six teams to develop menu concepts using sponsor
products for the following categories:
Creating paper from cocoa husks, and achieving
food industry certification for its use in packaging edible
products of all kinds, is a great achievement and is another example of James Cropper developing industry - leading solutions for even more
sustainable methods of paper production.»
Are eco-labels going far enough in meeting consumer needs for
sustainable food and drink
products?
Since packaging has the highest environmental footprint of
food and beverage
products, the final session focuses on
Sustainable Packaging.
Innovations in
sustainable packaging for
food & beverage
products and case studies will cap up the summit.
Native
Products is one of the few Latin American
sustainable foods companies to build a strong domestic market presence, Organic Monitor says.
It also juxtaposes Organic Valley's methods with those of other brands who are greenwashing their
products to jump on the
sustainable food trend.
Olera ® Shortenings and Oils, the
food products division of Global Agri - trade Corporation (GATC), is taking another major step in its commitment to be a competitive supplier of 100 % RSPO certified
sustainable palm oil (CSPO)
products in North America.
Savvy packaging companies have such
products in the works: The journal «Recent Patents on
Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture» keeps track of some, and a recent review of patents for meat and muscle - based food products suggests that solutions in development include «antimicrobial and antioxidant packaging coatings and inserts, sensors or indicators that identify spoilage and freshness, functional engineering customisations, improvements to packaging integrity, leak or tamper detectors and environmentally sustainable options&raq
Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture» keeps track of some, and a recent review of patents for meat and muscle - based
food products suggests that solutions in development include «antimicrobial and antioxidant packaging coatings and inserts, sensors or indicators that identify spoilage and freshness, functional engineering customisations, improvements to packaging integrity, leak or tamper detectors and environmentally sustainable options&raq
food products suggests that solutions in development include «antimicrobial and antioxidant packaging coatings and inserts, sensors or indicators that identify spoilage and freshness, functional engineering customisations, improvements to packaging integrity, leak or tamper detectors and environmentally
sustainable options».
As a leading international manufacturing company, Coveris is dedicated to providing
sustainable solutions that enhance the safety, quality and convenience of
food and non-
food packaging
products.
Ethical non
food products for a
sustainable, healthy and green lifestyle.
In this critical climate - focused Natural
Products Expo West session moderated by Lisa Spicka, associate director for the
Sustainable Food Trade Association, learn what both the trade and three inspiring natural retailers have to share about their...
«As a major
food producer, we also have a responsibility to contribute to enhance people's lives with natural and nutritious value - added
products and Epi Ingredients is committed to providing
sustainable solutions to global health - related challenges,» Lucot said.
The two speakers said higher adoption rates of
sustainable foods were necessary to narrow the «externality gap» with conventional
products.
Local, artisan
food shops like Temecula Olive Oil Company garner an exceptional following for their
sustainable practices and quality
products.
She is passionate about using
food science to develop more
sustainable and nutritious
products.
Although increased global concern about the environment is largely focused on single - use plastics at present, the importance of
sustainable design will play a much greater role in all packaging decisions; returnable and 100 % recyclable glass, with its well - established collection infrastructure across Europe, is well placed to provide customers with fresh options for all their
food and drink
products.
Rising consumer spending power and growing demand for
sustainable & premium
foods has made Asia the fastest growing market for such
products.
The Website solely is intended to provide information and educate the public about various topics relating to genetically modified organisms (GMOs), including, without limitation, GMOs in our
food supply, the Non-GMO Project's «Non-GMO Verification» program (the «Program»), the Non-GMO Project Standard (available at https://www.nongmoproject.org/product-verification/the-standard/)(the «Standard»), participants in the Program, and
food products that have been verified through the Program and provide a resource for creating and nourishing a
sustainable, non-GMO lifestyle by sharing resources, recipes, articles and insights.
The consensus was that
sustainable agriculture also had a role to play in improving the environmental and social impact of
food products.
We can choose to support a more equitable and
sustainable food system by purchasing local, organic or small - scale produced
food as well as adopting a plant - based diet, low in animal
products - which have the highest eco-footprint.
The use of
sustainable ingredients in
food products is examined: how can
food & beverage companies reduce the ecological and social impacts of their
products by using
sustainable ingredients?
Integration of sustainability measurements into pet
food formulation programs could provide a tool to assess
products and choose more
sustainable formulations based on ingredient selection and nutrient composition.
The members of the European
Food Sustainable Consumption and Production Round Table are identifying scientifically reliable and uniform environmental assessment methodologies for food and drink products, including product category specifications where relevant, considering their significant impacts across the entire product life - cy
Food Sustainable Consumption and Production Round Table are identifying scientifically reliable and uniform environmental assessment methodologies for
food and drink products, including product category specifications where relevant, considering their significant impacts across the entire product life - cy
food and drink
products, including
product category specifications where relevant, considering their significant impacts across the entire
product life - cycle.
The Rainforest Alliance works to certify
sustainable farming and forestry, and promote responsible tourism in the world's most biodiverse regions.With nearly 20 years of experience certifying
sustainable practices, the Rainforest Alliance has the expertise to help companies source a wide variety of
sustainable wood
products (e.g. paper, pencils and furniture) and
food and beverage
products (such as coffee for employee cafeterias).
Growing consumption of frozen
foods is urging companies to produce
sustainable and durable
food products.