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Discrimination in our food system is everybody's problem

GreenBiz

Discrimination in our food system is everybody's problem. The team at GreenBiz started Food Weekly to track progress toward a better food system. We’ve seen this happen in housing, education, criminal justice and so many other areas of our society where people of color are marginalized or punished.

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These changes to our food systems could improve human and planetary health

GreenBiz

These changes to our food systems could improve human and planetary health. On the recent World Food Day, the clarion call was clearer than ever: We must fix our food systems to improve human health, drive economic growth and save the planet from environmental collapse. The challenges facing us are wide-ranging.

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Kraft Heinz sustainability chief reflects on 'interdependence'

GreenBiz

Food company Kraft Heinz has been relatively quiet about its corporate sustainability strategy in the five years since it was formed through the merger of food giants Kraft and Heinz — stepping out in early 2018 to provide an update. Wed, 10/28/2020 - 01:00. Kraft Heinz also updated its commitments with new targets pegged to 2025.

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Mars claims palm oil is 'deforestation-free' after ditching hundreds of suppliers

GreenBiz

confectionary, food and pet care giant Mars claims to have eliminated deforestation from its palm oil supply chain after shrinking the number of mills it works with from 1,500 to a few hundred, it announced this week. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 00:15. Business as usual will not drive the transformational change that's needed," Reid said.

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How Yum! Brands Is Making Its Supply Chain More Sustainable

3BL Media

The effects of climate change can have a major impact on the global food system. Brands aims to be part of the solution and is working with suppliers to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. “We Improving supply chain resilience helps mitigate these risks, benefiting our consumers, suppliers and franchisees.” That’s why Yum!

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Rayonier in Nassau County, Florida: 87 Years of Stewardship

3BL Media

Company leaders reflect on our past and future in Nassau County. Ever since Rayonier bought its first forest property in Nassau County, Florida, in the 1930s, our stories have been intertwined. Together, we have strived to be the best stewards of our community and the land within it.

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Tetra Pak Sustainability Report FY22: Food Systems

3BL Media

Contributing to secure 2 , resilient 3 , and sustainable 4 food systems 5 The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ( OECD ) has defined a “triple challenge” facing our food systems. As well, they contribute over 30% 13 of global GHG emissions, exacerbating the climate and nature crisis.

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