Seafood industry commitments to fish welfare lag behind measurable outcomes, FAIRR Index shows
An assessment of 20 leading seafood companies reveals a significant gap between animal welfare policy commitments and actual outcomes, with the sector averaging just 26% in animal welfare performance, despite increasing regulatory scrutiny and operational risks from high mortality events.
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Some major U.S. food manufacturers are quietly abandoning their cage-free commitments
An analysis of U.S. food manufacturers' cage-free sourcing performance reveals stark contrasts between companies fulfilling their commitments and those quietly abandoning them.
Rosewood Bangkok and Rosewood Phuket expand plant-based dining and responsible sourcing
The luxury hotel group has taken steps to strengthen its plant-based dining and responsible sourcing initiatives, including staff training programs and the expansion of local ingredient sourcing within a 400-kilometer radius to reduce transportation emissions.
Four major Philippine hotel groups advance plant-based menu commitments
Shangri-La, Bellevue, Dusit, and Megaworld have announced plant-based dining commitments ranging from 20-30% menu composition by 2026-2028, positioning the country as Southeast Asia's leader in sustainable hospitality dining.
Thailand’s fine dining leaders commit to 100% cage-free eggs, signaling sector shift toward responsible sourcing
Sixteen of Thailand's most celebrated fine-dining restaurants have announced commitments to 100% cage-free egg sourcing, with eight already completed transitions and the remainder targeting completion by 2027.
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PepsiCo advances regenerative agriculture across 4.7 million acres, reduces emissions 24% on climate path to 2030
PepsiCo has released 2025 ESG performance data showing progress across climate, agriculture, nutrition, and water stewardship, with its beverage portfolio composition exceeding sugar reduction targets while maintaining emissions reductions across multiple scopes.
Wonder deploys free battery storage across 21 NYC locations to cut energy costs and support grid stability
This is in partnership with David Energy, reducing peak electricity demand at all-electric kitchens while lowering annual operational costs and supporting grid stability during peak demand periods.
