Composting is essentially another form of recycling, yet it seems much more daunting than simply chucking a seltzer can in a blue bin. On average, Americans waste 25 percent of the food they buyand only five percent of food is composted in the US Discarded food is the single largest component of municipal solid waste. … Read more
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Despite this slow down, industry sales in the US are coming off a stronger base compared to pre-pandemic and set to surpass $300b by 2024 and $400b by 2030 – up from the 7.7% increase in 2021 to $274b, Carlotta Mast, senior vice president and market leader at New Hope, told a packed room of … Read more
Germany is the largest market for organic food in Europe. According to figures from industry body Bund Ökologische Lebensmittelwirtschaft (BÖLW), the organic market grew to a value of €14.99 billion last year, up from €12.26 billion in 2019. Germans bought 22% more organic food and beverages during a period that saw organic sales increase at … Read more
5. Apr 2022 | Markets & Companies The British Coatings Federation (BCF) have launched a new online guide, “Green Claims Guide to Decorative Paints”, to tackle the rising number of green claims emerging in the decorative paints industry. Possibly the most used consumer product claim is ‘eco-friendly’ or ‘green’ which are often made as broad … Read more
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G George Clooney began pushing coffee pods in 2006, and it was good news for java lovers but bad news for the planet. It turns out that the environmental impact of lots of individual coffee capsules can quickly add up, giving recycling companies more than a headache. What do you do if you value both … Read more
In South Korea, organic foods are associated with health benefits, and even high prices haven’t deterred local consumer demand for such products, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic hit and skyrocketed. the demand for foods with benefits for health and well-being. “Regular food prices in South Korea are already considered very expensive compared to standard food … Read more
So you want to go vegan, but you don’t know where to start. You have a thousand questions (and doubts) and you are not sure if this is the right lifestyle for you, or if you can sustain it in a feasible way. It would be easy to think with the plethora of plant-based products … Read more
For Express News Service HYDERABAD: With the growing awareness among millennials towards the environment and sustainability, many are exploring food options free of chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides and something less processed. Studies show that 40 percent of millennials have adopted a plant-based diet during the pandemic. In 2020, when cooking at home became a trend … Read more
Denmark’s official dietary guidelines recommend that its citizens eat less meat and instead opt for legumes and fish. Three hundred and fifty grams of fish per week is recommended, of which 200 grams should be “fatty fish”, such as salmon. Smoked salmon is a favorite among the Danes. However, not all salmon are the same. … Read more
Organic farming is believed to play a crucial role in moving towards a more sustainable food system. According to the European Commission, organic farming provides higher income for farmers and benefits smaller family farms. Organic farms are also perceived as more resilient and are known to foster greater biodiversity. Additionally, their animals enjoy higher animal … Read more
By 2050, the government has committed to meeting several sustainability commitments under its new National Strategy for Sustainable Food Systems, including a 50% reduction in the use of chemical pesticides, a 30% reduction in the use of chemical fertilizers. and a minimum 30% increase in food manufacturing productivity. . “Japan is currently facing major challenges … Read more
Many of us use the term organic without really knowing what it is. We just know that it is better than non-organic, which is partially true, depending on the writes of organic product you are buying. Basically how organic ingredients are labeled and whether they have the USDA organic seal determines how much of the … Read more
In line with the growing demand for products derived from natural substances and processes, the EU organic sector increased by 70% in the last ten years. Data from the European Commission shows that organic retail sales reached 34 billion euros in 2017. This trend is not going to stop, as the proposals for the future … Read more
The European organic food market continues to grow. According to FiBL, the Organic Agriculture Research Institute, sales reached 45 billion euros in 2019 with a growth rate of 8% in the region. In the decade 2010-2019, the value of the European market has more than doubled, the organization noted. The increase in agricultural land devoted … Read more