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Navigating the Current Issues Facing the Food Industry with Ecovia Intelligence

Navigating the Current Issues Facing the Food Industry with Ecovia Intelligence

The food industry faces challenges in achieving sustainability, including inconsistent eco-labeling, greenwashing, and complex supply chains, which will be addressed in Ecovia Intelligence's event on standardization, independent certification, and enhanced traceability systems.
ECOVIA INTELLIGENCEECOVIA INTELLIGENCE
|May 31st, 2023|12:34 PM
USDA To Require Electronic Ear Tags For Most Cattle, Bison During Transport

USDA To Require Electronic Ear Tags For Most Cattle, Bison During Transport

The USDA said the traceability system should help stop diseases from spreading.
US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
|May 9th, 2024|3:46 PM
Reviving Brazil’s Babassu: A Sustainable Alternative to Imported Palm Oil for a Greener Future

Reviving Brazil’s Babassu: A Sustainable Alternative to Imported Palm Oil for a Greener Future

Following the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Summit, Brazil's 20×20 initiative, in collaboration with the Race to Resilience, is spearheading the adoption of the babassu palm tree as a sustainable alternative to imported palm oil, promoting environmental responsibility and empowering local communities.
Katie BrennanKatie Brennan
|January 23rd, 2024|5:37 PM
Exploring the Sustainability of Arnica Extract: A Comprehensive Overview

Exploring the Sustainability of Arnica Extract: A Comprehensive Overview

Sustainable arnica cultivation entails environmentally friendly practices, such as organic farming, safeguarding soil health and ecosystem balance for a more sustainable supply chain.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 22nd, 2024|3:53 PM
Better Cotton Expands its Program in Egypt

Better Cotton Expands its Program in Egypt

Better Cotton’s alliance with the Cotton Egypt Association aims to extend the reach of the Better Cotton program to the fertile lands of Egypt.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 26th, 2023|12:32 PM
Ecovia Intelligence Explains How a Regenerative Agriculture Will Help to Achieve a Circular Economy

Ecovia Intelligence Explains How a Regenerative Agriculture Will Help to Achieve a Circular Economy

Ecovia Intelligence’s summit this month in Amsterdam delves into advancing the transition to a circular economy and promoting regenerative agriculture practices for a sustainable and nature-positive food system.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 7th, 2023|1:24 PM
Nike and Levi's Recognized for Responsible Wool Sourcing Methods

Nike and Levi's Recognized for Responsible Wool Sourcing Methods

Levi Strauss & Co,Nike, Adidas, and VF Corp, are strengthening their commitments to phase out mulesing through the “Better Wool Guide”.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 11th, 2023|4:40 PM
Cotton Made in Africa Joins WTO and FIFA in Supporting African Cotton Through Football
Apparel & Textiles

Cotton Made in Africa Joins WTO and FIFA in Supporting African Cotton Through Football

Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) is now supporting a joint initiative by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) that aims to promote economic growth in developing countries through football.
AID BY TRADE FOUNDATION (ABTF)AID BY TRADE FOUNDATION (ABTF)
|June 20th, 2024|1:52 PM
Aid by Trade Foundation Introduces the New Regenerative Cotton Standard

Aid by Trade Foundation Introduces the New Regenerative Cotton Standard

The Aid by Trade Foundation has introduced the Regenerative Cotton Standard (RCS), an innovative approach aimed at addressing challenges in the cotton and textile industry for the benefit of both textile companies and cotton farmers.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 7th, 2023|2:16 PM
The Story Behind Harvest & Mill 100% American Supply Chain

The Story Behind Harvest & Mill 100% American Supply Chain

Having mapped its entire supply chain, Harvest & Mill serves as an iconic example for the rest of the industry when it comes to transparency and organic cotton sourcing.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|September 23rd, 2022|6:41 AM