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Are US State Bans on Food Waste Really Not Working?
Several US states have introduced food waste bans. But of the first five, only one state's approach has worked, according to one study. But there's more than meets the eye.
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German Ministry Grants €2.6M to Project Upcycling Dairy Waste Into Mycelium Protein
Infinite Roots and the Hamburg University of Technology have received a €2.6M grant from the German government to develop tech that transforms whey into a feedstock to grow mycelium.
As mycelium protein mushrooms in popularity, the!-->!-->!-->…
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Hershey’s, Nick DiGiovanni Part of $20M Investment for Startup Making Upcycled Cacao Products
US cacao startup Blue Stripes has closed a $20M Series B investment round to develop superfood chocolates, with backers including Hershey's and celebrity chef Nick DiGiovanni.
New York-based Blue Stripes, which tackles chocolate!-->!-->!-->…
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Nestlé, Tesco, Sainsbury’s Join Call to Make Food Waste Reporting Mandatory
It should be mandatory for food producers in the UK to disclose how much goes to waste, a group of food businesses have told the environment secretary.
With around 11% of Brits going hungry every year, the potential to address food!-->!-->!-->…
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Climate Experts Develop Methodology for Food Banks to Measure & Reduce Methane Emissions
By diverting food waste, each food bank prevents as many emissions as 900 cars for a year, according to a new methodology designed to curb methane emissions.
The food system has a methane problem.
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How An Ancient Mould Can Turn Food Waste Into Michelin-Starred Dishes
Researchers at UC Berkeley are betting on fungi strain Neurospora intermedia to turn food destined for the bins into haute cuisine.
Who knew mould could be the secret to saving food waste?
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Peanut Shells Can Be Upcycled to Make High-Fibre Plant-Based & Cultivated Meat, Shows Study
Instead of feeding peanut shells to livestock, we can upcycle them to make high-fibre meat analogues and growth components for cultivated meat, while cutting down on food waste.
Did you know that you can eat peanut shells? Better yet,!-->!-->!-->…
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Massive Attack: 90s Trip Hop Band Rewrites the Playbook for Climate-Friendly Concerts
British trip hop pioneer Massive Attack held a festival that rewrote the rules of eco-friendly concerts, and is calling on the live music industry to adopt its low-carbon playbook.
On Sunday, Massive Attack hosted 35,000 people at a!-->!-->!-->…
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Could Wastewater Be A Triple Solution for Food Waste, Sustainable Proteins & Green Fuels?
Scientists have found a way to produce proteins by feeding yeast on upcycled wastewater from the food and pharma industries.
How would you like your wastewater-derived meat?
It may sound unappetising, but residual water from the food!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Walmart Taps Denali’s ‘Depackaging’ Solution to Recycle Food Waste in 1,400 Stores
In its efforts to reduce food waste, Walmart has teamed up with organics recycler Denali to bring repackaging technology to over 1,400 stores.
As it moves towards its global zero-waste goal, America's largest retailer has introduced a!-->!-->!-->…
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Veganz Group Churns Up €10M in Funding to Expand Production of Its 2D-Printed Oat Milk
Germany's Veganz Group has secured €10M ($10.9M) in financing to scale up production of Mililk, its 2D-printed oat milk, and its plant-based meat analogue Peas on Earth.
Veganz Group, a plant-based pioneer from Germany, has brought in!-->!-->!-->…
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Hollywood Could Be The World’s Most Powerful Weapon in the Climate Fight
This was my second year attending the Hollywood Climate Summit and for the 2024 edition, the organizers took things to another level. The event was packed with insights, inspiration, and information. Founders Heather Fipps, Allison!-->!-->!-->…
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US Government Issues First-Ever National Strategy to Combat Food Waste
The White House has introduced a national strategy to fight the US's mounting food waste problem, which includes extending the shelf life of products and upcycling foods into other commodities.
The Biden-Harris administration has!-->!-->!-->…
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Banana Skin Muffins & Vegan Victoria Sponge Highlight Wimbledon’s Sustainability Efforts for 2024
Wimbledon is serving up vegan and zero-waste treats to guests at this year's tournament, as the Grand Slam's organisers level up their sustainability efforts.
Plant-based Victoria sponge cake and waste-free banana muffins are the top!-->!-->!-->…
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Lidl Teams Up with WWF to Promote Sustainable Diets, Cut Food Waste & Help People Make Greener Choices
German discount retailer Lidl has partnered with the World Wildlife Fund to conserve biodiversity, promote planet-friendly diets, and reduce food waste across 31 countries.
One of the world's largest retailers, Lidl, has entered a!-->!-->!-->…
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Revyve Debuts Egg Replacer from Upcycled Brewer’s Yeast for Better Plant-Based Meat
Dutch alternative protein startup Revyve is launching a powdered egg substitute made from spent brewer's yeast to enhance plant-based meat formulations.
Revyve will debut its latest microbial protein innovation at next month's IFT First!-->!-->!-->…
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USDA, FDA & EPA Renew Agreement for Programme to Reduce Food Loss & Waste
US government departments have signed an agreement to renew their collaborative efforts to reduce food waste and loss in the country.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental!-->!-->!-->…
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This Chocolate Is Made With All Parts of the Cocoa Fruit – and Nothing Else
Lower sugar, lower emissions, lower waste – it's a chocolate bar that can do it all, and uses it all. Can this sustainable indulgence save chocolate and the world?
Switzerland is renowned as one of the chocolate capitals of the!-->!-->!-->…
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CHOMP & TMS Founders Carla Martinesi & Krystal Lai on Tackling Food Waste in Hong Kong
Two food waste warriors let us in on their efforts to turn surplus food into a sustainable dining experience in a city that throws out over a million tonnes of food each year.
Hong Kong may be known as Asia's World City, a melting pot!-->!-->!-->…
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Taste of Zero Waste: Hilton Introduces Waste-Free Menus at 4 UK Hotels
Hilton has rolled out zero-waste menus at four of its hotels in the UK as part of its ESG strategy, alongside a low-waste menu at nearly 20 additional sites.
On Stop Food Waste Day (April 24), Hilton launched zero-waste menus at!-->!-->!-->…
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Rome Airports Partner with Too Good To Go to Tackle Food Waste
Aeroporti di Roma has announced a collaboration with Danish surplus food platform Too Good To Go, which will be rolled out at both airports in the Italian capital.
Passengers travelling from Rome's Fiumicino or Ciampino airports will!-->!-->!-->…
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