All Decarbonisation, energy & utilities articles – Page 4
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OpinionThe US–Iran conflict: the latest stress test for UK food security
Professor Chris Elliott reflects on the impact of the evolving war in the middle east to UK food security, reaffirming his belief that urgent policy action is needed to prioritise the longevity of our food system.
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NewsGlobal food system resilience gaps exposed in new Economist Impact index
Economist Impact’s Resilient Food Systems Index reveals major global disparities, highlighting urgent infrastructure, climate and nutrition challenges facing food systems.
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NewsBezos Centre Conference 2026: "No Plan B" without alternative protein price parity
In his keynote, GFI President Bruce Friedrich told the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein 2026 Conference that meat demand will rise unless alternative proteins reach price and taste parity.
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NewsUK beef hits US shelves tariff-free for the first time, cutting export costs for British businesses
The first tariff-free shipment of UK beef has arrived in the US, cutting export costs and unlocking a £70 million trade opportunity for British farmers and food producers.
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NewsWaitrose suspends mackerel sourcing over overfishing sustainability concerns
Retailer halts North East Atlantic mackerel sourcing from April 2026 over overfishing concerns, introducing alternative sustainable seafood products instead.
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NewsGlobal chocolate giants unite under TogetherCocoa Foundation to strengthen cocoa supply chain
Mars, Nestlé, Mondelēz, Hershey and Lindt join forces in Geneva to tackle farmer incomes and secure cocoa supply resilience.
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NewsArla makes €300m investment in Swedish cheese dairy
Arla Foods confirms €300m investment in new Götene cheese dairy, doubling milk intake and boosting Swedish self-sufficiency and food security.
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NewsOver 100 organisations demand landmark UK Good Food Bill
Retailers, manufacturers and NGOs unite behind urgent legislation to secure food security, public health and long-term resilience across the UK food system.
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NewsGovernment backs farmers with £345 million productivity and innovation funding
Government unveils major funding package accelerating farm innovation, productivity and resilience to strengthen profitability and support more affordable food long term.
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NewsIUCN and CGIAR unite to accelerate nature-positive global food systems transformation
The new global partnership will drive sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience across farming and food production systems.
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OpinionNet Zero and the hidden cost to food security
Reflecting on a recent industry report, Professor Chris Elliott finds clarity in the true measure of sustainability in our food system – and it’s not all about emissions.
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NewsMcDonald’s invests in deforestation-free soy initiative to strengthen sustainable sourcing
McDonald’s joins Responsible Commodities Facility to fund deforestation-free soy, cutting supply chain risk and strengthening sustainable chicken sourcing worldwide for long-term resilience.
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OpinionNorway commits to end male chick culling – focus now falls on the UK
With the words of the UK Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy still ringing in our ears, Jenny Canham reflects how the firm commitments of Norway provide impetus for real action in the UK.
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NewsCocoa-free chocolate alternative Win-Win secures exclusive UK distribution with Keylink
Win-Win expands UK reach through exclusive Keylink partnership, bringing cocoa-free chocolate alternative to bakers and chocolatiers amid supply volatility and sustainability pressures.
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NewsDHL partners with RLCold to transform food cold-chain logistics across North America
DHL Supply Chain and RLCold will develop five million square feet of advanced cold storage, modernising infrastructure and strengthening food safety and automation.
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OpinionMycotoxins: the silent, escalating threat to global food security
Amid the countless prominent effects of climate change lies a growing problem that’s been sidelined and misunderstood for too long. Professor Chris Elliott reveals why we must collectively sharpen up our approach to tackling mycotoxins in our food.
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NewsMcCain launches regenerative ‘UK Farm of the Future’ in Yorkshire
McCain is opening a regenerative farming research site in North Yorkshire, helping British growers boost resilience amid climate, soil and policy pressures.
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News£3m BBSRC and Defra funding to accelerate healthier UK food innovation
New £3 million UK programme will unite bioscience and industry to accelerate healthier, sustainable food products and processing innovations.
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NewsGeneral Mills partners with Euralis to accelerate regenerative agriculture in sweetcorn production
General Mills and Euralis have launched a regenerative agriculture partnership to transform Green Giant sweetcorn production in southwest France.
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NewsAmsterdam set to become first capital city to ban meat advertising in public spaces
Amsterdam will ban meat advertising from 1 May, signalling a major shift in European food policy towards plant-based diets.