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📣 Inspiring example! 🥛 In a recent industry report, Context assessed the sustainability content on companies' websites and sustainability reports across seven strategy and communications criteria. Among the top 10 dairy companies worldwide, Arla is ranked number 1. 🌍  All the companies assessed are part of the Dairy Sustainability Framework (DSF), a program from the Global Dairy Agenda for Action (GDAA) that aims to align sustainability efforts within the global dairy sector.

💥GOOD NEWS THIS WEEK 💥 🎯 Ample Marketplace announced that they are launching a food platform to support British food growers and buyers while tackling on-farm food waste. ⭐ KitchenAid announced their partnership with Trojan Electronics Group to help bring back appliances to their original working condition and significantly extending the lifespan. Through the new partnership, Trojan will provide a 10-day turnaround for customer repair. ⭐ ba&sh announced that they are now B Corp certified! ⭐ Nestlé UK announced that majority ingredients in their chocolate brands have been sourced from cocoa farming families that are part of Nestle’s Income Accelerator Programme. By 2030, the programme aims to reach an estimated 160,000 cocoa-farming families in the brand’s cocoa supply chain to create impact at scale. ⚡️ City to Sea announced their open letter to call for legally-binding reusable packaging targets, aiming for 30% of packaging to be reusable by 2030. They also call for a complete ban on unnecessary single-use plastic packaging and full support for a robust Global Plastics Treaty. Looking for more? Read our full roundup in our Monday newsletter👇 ------ 👋 New here? We're a volunteer-led team of sustainability professionals from across the consumer goods x climate space, writing twice a week about subjects that will make you look good at standup and how the brands you love are innovating to reduce their negative environmental impact. Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/dpnUu3RB

Discover how BENEO is contributing to a more sustainable and plant-based future in this article with Nathalie Sadin, our Corporate Sustainability Manager. Nathalie shares how faba bean ingredients are used in a wide range of plant-based recipe formulations, and how they support the entire value chain from farm to fork.  Click on the link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ebpmfQuS #GrowingInBalance #FoodIndustry #Sustainability

Exciting news in the world of sustainable food systems! 🌱 The Rainforest Alliance and UTZ, two of the world's leading sustainability certification organizations, have merged to form a single, more streamlined entity. 🤝 This merger aims to simplify the certification process for farmers and businesses, making it easier for them to adopt sustainable practices. 🌍 The new organization will maintain the Rainforest Alliance name, but will incorporate the best practices from both entities. 🌳 This includes UTZ's robust approach to monitoring and evaluation, and the Rainforest Alliance's strong emphasis on community and landscape conservation. 🌾 The merger is a response to the growing demand for sustainable products and the need for a more efficient certification process. 📈 It's a big step forward in the effort to scale up sustainable food systems and make them more accessible to everyone. 🍽️ But what does this mean for businesses and consumers? 🤔 Will this merger make it easier for businesses to adopt sustainable practices? And will it make it easier for consumers to identify and purchase sustainable products? 💡 Let's discuss! Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👇 #SustainableFood #RainforestAlliance #UTZ #Sustainability #Certification #SustainablePractices #SustainableBusiness #SustainableConsumption #SustainableSupplyChain #SustainableFarming #SustainableAgriculture #SustainableBrands #SustainableFuture 👓 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ej-3g-3u

Collecting data, being proactive in implementing sustainability practices, and maintaining trust through the supply chain and with consumers are all important pieces to the sustainability puzzle. https://ow.ly/5NQv50S9PXi

Sargento Foods shared that it will use a new platform to communicate its commitment to sustainability and community-based initiatives. - Details 🔽 https://ow.ly/vNrc50QwxyB #cheese #dairy #dairyindustry #foodindustry #foodmanufacturing #sustainability

Food and beverage companies are setting ambitious net-zero goals, actively working to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainable sourcing practices. However, a lack of alignment between F&B companies’ sustainability aspirations and the fundamental needs of their agricultural suppliers impedes this transformation today. Bridging this gap requires a holistic approach to change management. Read how F&B companies must take the lead in incentivizing farmers for this transformative journey from Corporate Ink client Ofir Ardon, CEO of Agritask in Food Dive. #Supplychain #foodandbeverage #sustainability #esg

Exciting News! Arla Foods has been ranked as the leading dairy company in terms of sustainability approach and communication. Context, a sustainability consultancy based in London and Los Angeles, has assessed the sustainability content on companies’ websites and sustainability reports across seven strategy and communications criteria. Out of the top 10 global dairy companies assessed, Arla secured the #1 spot, scoring 24 out of a total possible 25 points. We are highlighted for: 🌱 Our ability to explain often-overlooked issues like biodiversity and soil health 💡 Our credible and transparent reporting with comprehensive data validation 🎥 Clear and accessible communication through engaging multimedia and infographics 📱 Having a frequent presence on multiple social media platforms while retaining personal touch All companies assessed are part of the Dairy Sustainability Framework (DSF), a program from the Global Dairy Agenda for Action (GDAA) that aims to align sustainability efforts within the global dairy sector. A big kudos to our talented teams across functions and Arla who manages to share our sustainability journey with a broad audience. 🙌 Most of us know, communicating on sustainability isn’t easy and therefore it’s great to be recognised for our effort, and we will keep up our journey in making a positive impact and front-run the global dairy industry. 🍀

Looking forward to today's EFF debate “The role of climate-neutral products in sustainability for food systems” 🚜 🛒 🍽 European Parliament - Room ASP1H1 (14h00-16h00 CET) “The EU Code of conduct on responsible food business and marketing practices, launched by the EU Commission in 2021, is a landmark in the journey towards making our food system in Europe more sustainable. One of the aspirational goals of the Code of Conduct for instance is to reach a climate neutral food chain in Europe by 2050. With 134 signatories and 488 commitments to date, one of the Code's key contribution is the acceleration of projects and initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the operations of many of the large as well as small and medium sized companies who co-signed the Code.  This is a welcome prioritization since it is urgently needed that, in Europe, we change the way we produce, buy, and consume food and drinks - because the emissions from the agri-food sector, measured from farm to fork, make up an estimated 30% of total carbon emissions in the EU. The manufacturing process accounts for about a tenth of these emissions. Farming, food, and drinks are what sustains human life, so we can't do without it - and the war in Ukraine has reminded us about the need to boost EU’s strategic autonomy in food and fertilizers. So, the challenge is huge. The food chain is very large, diverse, and heterogenous, which makes decarbonizing production and consumption a more difficult journey than in other sectors.  Still, there is a lot of potential for decreasing emissions in the sector (from raw material sourcing, to change of feedstock, or sustainability labelling to better inform consumers). Initiatives across the whole value chain and public-private partnerships will both be needed to reach net-zero in 2050 - this is what the speakers of this event will talk about. What is the appetite of European consumers for sustainable food? Are there differences across the Union and how can those be tackled through voluntary or regulatory initiatives? How can the risks and costs of decarbonizing production be shared across the whole value chain so that it's not only farmers who are bearing all the weight of the transformation? Which synergies can be created between reduction of GHG emissions and carbon sequestration?  The different speakers of this event will shed light on these questions and share their views on how to solve the challenges described above.” Hosting MEPS: Irène Tolleret Pietro Fiocchi Petros Kokkalis Moderator: Tiffanie Stephani - Yara International Speakers: Sophia Hub - Europe Jacques Delors Eirik Ekrann - Ipsos in Norway Federica Matteoli - FAO Nicolas WILLAUME - ICL Group Can Buharalı - Mondelēz International caroline ploux - Mars Miriam Schneider - German Food Retail Association (BVLH) Luisa Crisigiovanni - euroconsumers Wrap Up of the discussion @Wolfgang BURTSCHER - Director General DG Agri EU Commission #netzero2050 #LetsTalkAboutFood

Amazing new development in traceability in #food #supplychains with the launch of the Global Farm Loss Too by the WWF. Developed with input from the Consumer Goods Forum's Food Waste Coalition, the tool simplifies the process of identifying and addressing food loss on farms. The new tool is for growers of all sizes to measure and report on-farm food loss. My main key points are: 🥙 Addressing Critical Loss Points: It focuses on reducing food loss at crucial stages such as harvest and post-harvest, where significant quantities of food are traditionally lost. 📚 Actionable Insights Provided: The tool aids in mapping current loss levels and suggests ways to utilize more produce, including those not typically harvested. 👩💻 First Public Iteration Features: Suitable for all types of crops, especially fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts, the tool can estimate surplus left in the field post-harvest. 🥕 Support from Major Food Brands: Backed by 18 leading global food brands through the CGF's Food Waste Coalition, aiming to halve food loss and waste by 2030 in alignment with UN SDG 12.3. 🤝 Compatibility and Integration: Compatible with existing reporting programs and integrates into farm sustainability frameworks to help estimate scope 3 emissions linked to on-farm food loss.