Sustainable Food Production

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As consumers become increasingly concerned about food safety, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare, organic products have seen a steady rise in demand. Organic September helps bridge the gap between consumers and the farming community by offering insights into the farming practices behind organic certification and providing access to organic products.

Brenna Ellison, professor of agribusiness management and undergraduate program coordinator in the Department of Agricultural Economics, is the project’s principal investigator. The new funding will create the Purdue Center for Food Conservation and Waste Reduction, a vital research vehicle for Ellison and her longtime collaborator, Melissa Pflugh Prescott, assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition at Case Western Reserve University.

The innovative and award-winning mini flatbreads are baked with upcycled flour, made from barley, wheat and rye rescued at the end of the beer making process. 

Carving a new niche for its distinct flavor combinations, the new packaging – which is fully recyclable, appealing to sustainability-minded consumers – positions the brand's unexpected pairings as "Fusion Hummus," and features the brand's signature vibrant colors.

Mintel's Global Outlook on Sustainability report provides businesses with insights and inspiration on how best to position and prioritize products and services, market-by-market, in a more sustainably-conscious world.

Prepared Foods explores the growing and dynamic topic of regenerative agriculture in a discussion with Ryan Slabaugh, founder of Think Regeneration.

Composting plays a crucial role in achieving sustainability and promoting a circular economy. The BPI certification indicates that Sabert's molded pulp products from Greenville can be properly composted in industrial facilities and will disintegrate into a nutrient-rich soil amendment at the required rate.

Whole Foods Market continues to invest in new initiatives that positively impact its stores, supply chain, and its people as part of Growing with Purpose – a 10-year vision.

"This verification is a testament to our commitment to delivering unparalleled quality, freshness, and sterility on a global scale. This achievement symbolizes trust and assurance for our consumers and expresses our core values of growing food without high GMO-risk ingredients”, says Dr. Tsipi Shoham, co-founder and CEO of GreenOnyx.

ADM has a broad and ambitious approach to regenerative agriculture, working with partners spanning the value chain.