UN calls for Green revolution to prevent food crisis

19-Feb-2009 - A major change is needed in the way food is produced, handled and disposed of in order to feed the world's rising population and protect the environment as prices are expected to remain volatile, according to a new UN report.

Consumers cannot be king in a sustainable world

05-Feb-2009 - Depending on the consumers to drive the food system down a more sustainable route is misplaced as government, food manufacturers and other industry players need to take the wheel, according to a new report.

Soil Association backs down on organic air freight issue

28-Jan-2009 - The UK’s Soil Association has decided to allow organic air freighted food to carry its certification mark, despite proposing in 2007 that it should not be certified unless it also met fair trade and ethical standards.

Industry invites Czech involvement in sustainability roundtable

26-Jan-2009 - The European food industry is in discussions over establishing a roundtable on sustainable production and consumption throughout the food chain, and is inviting input from the Czech presidency.

Fears for frogs as leg trade leaps

23-Jan-2009 - The trend for eating frogs’ legs is putting frog populations in Indonesia under pressure, according to Australian scientists who are calling for better resources management and mandatory certification at the point of processing.

Enzyme technology is tool for sustainable food, report

22-Jan-2009 - More research is needed on innovative raw material sourcing and alternative uses, according to a new report on how chemistry can contribute to sustainable food supply, which sees novel enzyme technology is a key area of development for ingredients, processing and preservation.

Chr Hansen’s environmental performance revealed

22-Jan-2009 - Shifting production closer to the customer and developing products to reduce resource consumption are among the measures introduced by Chr Hansen which it says has improved its environmental record, whilst adding value to the business.

Danisco offers sustainable palm-based emulsifiers

20-Jan-2009 - Danisco is now offering sustainable options on its palm-based emulsifiers, as palm oil produced at certified sustainable plantations enters the marketplace.

Sustainability and profits go hand in hand, says Nizo

16-Jan-2009 - Shareholders are increasingly looking for evidence that a food company has green projects ingrained in the management strategy, says Nizo Food Research, which is organising a workshop on how to make sustainability profitable.

Could consumers suffer from green logo overload?

05-Dec-2008 - Food and beverage manufacturers are adopting more sustainable practices and seek to communicate these to consumers. But are well-meaning consumers confused by the many different green and ethical logos in use?

Baobab: Sustainable and in-demand

18-Nov-2008 - After gaining novel foods approval in the EU, baobab is tipped to become a billion dollar industry. Stephen Daniells speaks to William Smith from Afriplex to find out what foods baobab fruit pulp is turning up in, and whether supply can match the demand.

Certificate system enables more support for sustainable palm oil

13-Nov-2008 - The first shipment of sustainable palm oil is set to arrive in Europe next week; but even if manufacturers do not use the oil directly they can still buy into the movement with certificates that allow them to state their support, explained the RSPO president.

Certifier launches new sourcing standards for soy

06-Oct-2008 - UK food manufacturers can now source soy that is certified as Non-GM and Responsibly Produced, as two new standards have been developed in response to retailer demands.

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Bringing organic back down to earth

06-Oct-2008 - Organic has an image problem. As some consumers fear they are, quite literally, priced out of the farmers market, it’s time to stir up more debate about organic as a set of principals, not as a status symbol.

Special edition: Sustainability

Sustainability science in action

19-Sep-2008 - In the final part of our special series on sustainability, FoodNavigator considers the value of a dedicated focus on sustainability science in the food industry.