By Cath Isabedra The food and beverage (F&B) industry significantly impacts the environment due to its resource-intensive production processes. In particular, water and energy consumption are two critical areas where F&B manufacturers can dramatically impact their sustainability targets. Water scarcity is a growing global concern, with 1 in 3 people experiencing water scarcity and 1 in 9 lacking access to clean water1. The F&B industry significantly contributes to water … [Read more...] about Water and Energy Efficiency: Key Solutions for Achieving Sustainability in the F&B Industry
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Kerry and the World Food Programme partner to bring milk to over 3,000 Burundian children in school meals programme
December 12, 2022: Over 3,000 children in Burundi now have access to milk as part of their school meals through a programme run in partnership between Kerry, a world leader in taste and nutrition, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Launched in 2020, Project Amata aims to improve food security and nutrition by strengthening the milk value chain and to make safe and sustainable dairy available to communities in the Gitega province, Burundi. In Burundi, 70 percent of people live … [Read more...] about Kerry and the World Food Programme partner to bring milk to over 3,000 Burundian children in school meals programme
Grow Asia launches USD 6.6 million fund to drive responsible investments in Southeast Asia’s food, agriculture, and forestry sector
Singapore, 12 December 2022: Grow Asia - a nonprofit established by the World Economic Forum and the ASEAN Secretariat to build partnerships for more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable food systems - has launched a USD 6.6m multi-donor impact fund to drive more responsible investments in Asia’s food and forestry sector. The fund, called GrowRight, will support a blend of partner-matching and training programs for investors and policymakers to support the adoption of sustainable finance … [Read more...] about Grow Asia launches USD 6.6 million fund to drive responsible investments in Southeast Asia’s food, agriculture, and forestry sector