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World Food Day
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Food security is national security: why investing in sustainable farming is key to our future
World Food Day (October 16) is a poignant reminder that food security really is our national security. Throughout wars, economic meltdowns and a global pandemic, food is what has bound us all and kept our nation going. What this has shown us is the fragility of our food system. Precarious food systems amid rising costs...
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Developing robust measurement systems to scale regenerative agriculture effectively
With conventional farming failing to meet global demands, regenerative agriculture emerges as a holistic solution, revitalising ecosystems, boosting soil health and enhancing biodiversity and resilience across supply chains. Embracing farmer-led, outcome-based approaches A key shift needed in agriculture is moving from top-down directives to farmer-led, outcome-based approaches. Empowering farmers to make context-specific decisions is crucial...
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Households can free up £1,000 each year by cutting food waste — and supermarkets can help
In 2022, 1.05 billion tonnes of food — one-fifth of what was available to consumers — was wasted while 783 million people were hungry, and one-third of us faced food insecurity. Most food waste occurs in households, where over 1 billion meals worth of edible food is wasted daily. This food we forget or don’t...
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New plant-based manifesto calls for action from UK Government
The country’s policymakers and politicians must transition the food system to plant-based proteins to meet climate targets, improve food security, reduce healthcare spending and make us healthier. Plant-based foods produce around one-third of the greenhouse gas emissions than animal-based foods, due to differences in land and energy use, methane emissions and resource efficiency. Nations promoting...
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What does GHG have to do with my dinner?
In the food chain, everything — from fertiliser to refrigeration — impacts greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing the climate impacts of food is a growing priority for businesses. It’s a complex and evolving challenge that WRAP is supporting by developing sector standards for reporting GHGs, designing a roadmap for sector-wide decarbonisation and driving action through data....
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How biotechnology is shaping the future of food and human health
Biotechnology and food science innovations enhance crop production, nutrition and disease prevention, with global collaboration fostering sustainable solutions. At a time when addressing the climate and biodiversity crises has become critical, consideration of the food system and its impact is essential. From the soil beneath our feet to the waters on our shores, the time...
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A data-driven solution helps food companies serve up a sustainable future
A massive database with insights from trusted scientific sources is helping food industry leaders understand — and improve — how they impact the environment. Anya Doherty believes that, generally, people are unaware of the food industry’s environmental impact. “Yet, food creates a third of global greenhouse gas emissions,” she notes. “It’s also the biggest cause...
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Protected: Essential role of standardised sustainability metrics in global food supply chains
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The right to food in a changing world
The right to food is a fundamental human right that ensures everyone has access to adequate, safe and nutritious food. This is essential for the enjoyment of other human rights and is enshrined in international law. In our rapidly changing world, this human right faces challenges not only from climate change and dietary shifts but...
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Collaborating on the future of packaging at Packaging Innovations 2025
Few industries are changing at the pace of packaging. Learn about the event providing a valuable snapshot of where the industry is today and where it could be tomorrow. Every year, the packaging world descends on Birmingham as Packaging Innovations & Empack takes place at the NEC. The show has taken on a renewed level...