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Smallfood Is Unearthing The Potential Of Microbes To Evolve How The World Is Nourished

SUSTAIN EditorialFebruary 11, 2021

A microbial-based ingredient company has discovered a unique strain of microalgae that produces a new, more perfect protein that can sustainably solve the current food production challenge around the world.... Read More...

Transparent wood is coming, and it could make an energy-efficient alternative to glass

SUSTAIN EditorialFebruary 11, 2021

In recent years, materials scientists have been experimenting with making wood transparent. Making wood see-through, and retaining its high mechanical properties, would provide a good alternative to glass from a sustainable and renewable source.... Read More...

Tiny cacao flowers and fickle midges are part of a pollination puzzle that limits chocolate production

The ConversationFebruary 11, 2021

It’s almost impossible to imagine a world without chocolate. Yet cacao trees, which are the source of chocolate, are vulnerable. The crop’s sustainability currently appears to depend on several species of tiny fly pollinators, who are frankly struggling to get the job done.... Read More...

Modern Meat Signs Retail, E-Commerce, Distribution, and Food Service Deal With Premier BC Distributor

SUSTAIN EditorialFebruary 4, 2021

Modern Meat--a plant-based meat manufacturer has announced that it has entered into an agreement with premier food distributor Legends Haul, who will be retailing Modern Meat products through its retail e-commerce, and retail and foodservice distribution channels. ... Read More...

Reducing food waste through sustainable insect production in Calgary

SUSTAIN EditorialFebruary 4, 2021

In Canada, food is wasted from farm to plate, through production, processing, distribution, retail, food-service and at home. The Government of Canada is committed to advancing innovative and novel approaches to reducing food waste, which can improve food security, save consumers money and support Canada's transition to a greener economy.... Read More...

Decanting Sustainability

Laura BickleFebruary 4, 2021

Since planting its first vines in 1974, environmental stewardship and social responsibility have been integral to Jackson Family Wines’ success. That belief has translated into land and water conservation, low-impact farming and energy management.... Read More...

Coffee: the carbon cost of your daily cup, and how to make it climate-friendly

The ConversationJanuary 20, 2021

For many of us, coffee is essential. It allows us to function in the morning and gives a much-needed boost during the day. But in new research, we revealed the effect that our favourite caffeine hit has on the planet.... Read More...

PERMANENT SELF-SANITATION SOLUTION FOR HIGH-TOUCH SURFACES

SUSTAIN EditorialJanuary 20, 2021

Retrofittable antimicrobial covers for high-touch surfaces are a safe and cost-effective solution that protect 24/7 for more than 10 years.... Read More...

THE HEROES WE NEED

Ivy KnightJanuary 20, 2021

In the year where everything has gone to shit, the front of house (FOH) are the ones who have become the most vocal activists for change. ... Read More...

Women take lead roles in India’s farmers’ protest

The ConversationJanuary 20, 2021

Widespread farmers’ protests have entered their second month to rage against new contentious farm laws passed by the Indian government in September. Thousands of women are exercising their agency, braving the biting cold and not only participating in but leading the protests. ... Read More...

Taco Power

Ivy KnightJanuary 7, 2021

"Shift Change" is a hospitality industry outreach initiative that is spearheaded by the born-in-BC brand Tacofino; offering an ongoing series of online discussions called "Speakers for Change" that is aimed at promoting lasting, sustainable and positive change on matters relating to equity, diversity and inclusion within the industry. ... Read More...

You Made 2020 Better

SUSTAIN EditorialJanuary 6, 2021

No matter what has befallen those of you in food and hospitality, you've stood up, spoken up and acted for the betterment of our industry, our societies and our planet.... Read More...

Food + Beverage

From storm to groundswell, the journey of biodynamic agriculture

Lactalis Canada Foodservice joins Canadian Culinary Federation as national dairy partner

Coffee, Ethiopia, hospitality and war

Issues & Advocacy

Residential green spaces protect growing cities against climate change

Migrant workers are flipping the script and using Photovoice to tell their own stories

Cause and ‘affect?’ The global agri-food hospitality movement

Business

From storm to groundswell, the journey of biodynamic agriculture

Canada’s disappearing ‘average farmer’ means one-size-fits-all policies no longer work

‘Jugs & Cans: A Reaping’: Women in food across Canada and the U.S.

People

From storm to groundswell, the journey of biodynamic agriculture

6 sustainability ideas that have gone mainstream in Canada: FCM

Globally Local Technologies Rebrands as Odd Burger Corporation

Smallfood Is Unearthing The Potential Of Microbes To Evolve How The World Is Nourished

Transparent wood is coming, and it could make an energy-efficient alternative to glass

Tiny cacao flowers and fickle midges are part of a pollination puzzle that limits chocolate production

Modern Meat Signs Retail, E-Commerce, Distribution, and Food Service Deal With Premier BC Distributor

Reducing food waste through sustainable insect production in Calgary

Coffee: the carbon cost of your daily cup, and how to make it climate-friendly

PERMANENT SELF-SANITATION SOLUTION FOR HIGH-TOUCH SURFACES

THE HEROES WE NEED

Women take lead roles in India’s farmers’ protest

Taco Power

You Made 2020 Better