By Cath Isabedra Food security is a complex issue that involves many factors, including population growth, climate change, natural disasters, political instability, and economic challenges. Significant progress is in ensuring food security, but much work still needs to be done. Food engineering has played a crucial role in developing new technologies and methods for food production, and one that prominently pops into the conversation is the development of cultivated … [Read more...] about The Impact of Precision Fermentation on the Sustainability of Cultivated Meat Production
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True sustainability in food packaging
The mission to achieve a more sustainable global economy is still a top priority across various industries, even more so today as the world enters into the post-COVID-19 era. Campaigns set forth by the United Nations, the Paris Agreement and the most recently concluded COP 26 Conference have all announced initiatives as a response to the climate crisis. These include ambitious sustainability targets such as limiting global warming to 1.5°C and lowering carbon footprint across … [Read more...] about True sustainability in food packaging
IADSA releases Guiding Principles on Sustainability
London-based IADSA, an international association of the food supplement industry has released eight guiding principles to support the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Titled the Guiding Principles on Sustainability, this document is the result of the continuing need for the sector to take a look at their operations and see where they can lessen environmental impacts. The goal of these principles is to provide overarching points and supplement current programs and legislations. It … [Read more...] about IADSA releases Guiding Principles on Sustainability
