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How to Spot Greenwashing Claims in the Food Industry

In recent years, sustainability has become a critical marketing tool for the food industry. As consumers grow more environmentally conscious, food companies have seized the opportunity to position themselves as leaders in the fight against climate change. However, not all of these environmental claims are grounded in genuine practices. Greenwashing—the act of misleading consumers with…

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Why Mushrooms are the Future of Sustainable Food 

As the food and agriculture industries face droughts, pests, and surging prices from climate change, there’s a growing demand for sustainable agriculture. The mighty mushroom has emerged as a shining example of how we can produce nutritious food with minimal environmental impact. While there are many health benefits and emerging studies about functional mushrooms, we’re…

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Vertical Farming Benefits for Sustainable Advantages 

When you think of vertical farming, what comes to mind? Leafy greens? Tall Buildings? With many recent advancements, there might be more benefits to vertical farming than you might think!

Vertical farming is still a new concept in the relative scale of agricultural advancements. The unique aspect of growing food efficiently in small areas creates an innovative approach to the food system. The future of farming is taking things to a whole new level – and it’s reaching for the sky!

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Sustainability Trends for 2024 – Top Trends to Watch

As 2023 comes to a close, here’s some of the sustainability trends you can expect to see in 2024. Let us know the trend you’re most passionate about!

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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Ideas to Reduce your Food Waste

If you want to know what to do with your your Thanksgiving leftovers to reduce your food waste, we’re sharing easy and delicious thanksgiving dinner leftover ideas!

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Sustainable Company Spotlight: Farmer Foodie Cashew Parm

Today, we’re spotlighting an up-and-coming sustainable brand called Farmer Foodie and their Cashew Parm product line. We sat down with the founder, Ali Elliott, to answer all the questions you want to know about Cashew Parm. People are motivated now more than ever to find sustainable products. Eco-friendly companies such as Farmer Foodie, prioritize ethical…

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Cheap and Easy Meals to Revive Your Leftovers

Let’s face it, going out to eat has become quite expensive. These days, you want to go where your dollar stretches the most. This might mean going to a place that you know serves large portions so you can take home the leftovers. But when you get home, and your food is staring at you…

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Sustainability Starts on Your Plate: How to Make Sustainable Food Choices

. As awareness around the environmental impact of everyday choices increases, sustainable food choices have been at the forefront of discussion. From reducing food waste to supporting local and organic farmers, there are plenty of simple ways you can make conscious choices when it comes to the food you eat. But what is sustainable food, and why is it important? Join us as we uncover the secrets behind the fascinating world of food sustainability.

2023 Fancy Food Show Trends & Brand Spotlight

2023 Fancy Food Show Trends & Brand Spotlight

The Fancy Food Shows are the largest specialty food industry events in North America for product discovery, trendspotting, and networking. More than 2,200 domestic and international companies across 40+ specialty food and beverage categories exhibited at the Show, with every space filled! I was on the hunt for sustainable and eco-friendly brands. In this blog post, we will explore some of the top trends and highlight key brands to be on the lookout for!