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Op-Ed | Nourishing Food Systems for People and the Planet through Agroecology

Food Tank

The 2021 Tokyo Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit underscored the interlinkages between nutrition, agriculture and climate resilience. Some habits such as eating ultra-processed foods and beverages (UPFs) or long-distance transport of vegetables, are common but have big consequences. According to the U.N.

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Food, Beverage, and Pet Food Companies Seek Accurate, Reliable Farm Sustainability Data

DTN

Because it’s the future of quantifying sustainable farming practices — and it has a much more far-reaching effect than just agriculture. For example, here are three instances of how farm carbon emissions data will be used now and in the future by consumer-packaged goods (CPG) companies — in particular, food, beverage, and pet food companies.

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Fostering Sustainable Agriculture with AGRIVI FMS: Optimizing Practices for ESG and CSRD Compliance

AGRIVI

As one of Europe’s largest manufacturing sectors, responsible for purchasing approximately 70% of all EU farm produce , the food and beverage industry plays a vital role in driving the shift towards sustainable food systems. AGRIVI FMS as a solution offers three different stacks to tackle ESG and CSRD challenges.

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20 Sustainable Sips to Cheer For

Food Tank

According to a study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production and Beverages , the production of alcoholic beverages can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, and water depletion. Boochcraft partners with The Ecology Center for the advancement of regenerative agriculture.

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Why Are Scope 3 Emissions a Key Concern for Food Manufacturers?

AGRIVI

On top of that , the food and beverage sector faces significant regulatory requirements , considering its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Scope 1, 2, and 3 E missions – Why the Latter Matter to Food and Beverage Industry ?

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Supporting Smallholder Farmers – What Works and What Doesn’t

Cropaia

In addition, sustainability and regenerative agriculture also play an important role. This can include training in sustainable farming techniques, such as regenerative agriculture. Smallholder farmers can often be at the forefront of sustainable agriculture practices, including regenerative agriculture techniques.

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Bringing Back Local Milk, Ice Cream, and Cheese

Civil Eats

The PCC DBII is one of four such initiatives across the country, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. However, critics highlight their outsized environmental impact, including excessive water use and pollution caused by concentrated waste, as well as greenhouse gas emissions.

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