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Ocado Retail strengthens seafood welfare standards for farmed fish and crustaceans
The UK's largest online-only supermarket has updated its seafood sourcing policy to require daily water quality monitoring, disease prevention, and electrical or percussion stunning for all farmed fish and crustaceans across its supply chain.
Friend of the Earth and Friend of the Sea mandate 30% plant-based menus, cage-free sourcing
The global sustainability certifiers have updated certification standards for 500+ restaurants, hotels, and food service operators, positioning the program among the strictest sustainability standards in the hospitality sector.
Nestlé’s dairy emissions drop by 26% through supply chain partnerships
Nestlé achieved 26% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its dairy supply chain since 2018 through regenerative agriculture partnerships, yet stakeholders stress that scaling beyond pilot programs requires industry-wide collaboration on farmer financing, data infrastructure, and standardized program design.
How Thailand’s restaurant industry is embracing sustainable sourcing practices
From Bangkok's city restaurants to a Phuket sushi bar, consultant Nontapong Tangtulanont speaks to Sustainable Food Business about navigating the operational realities of sustainable sourcing across Thailand's diverse dining landscape.
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.
SaladStop! Group targets 60% plant-based protein sourcing across global operations
The fast-casual restaurant group operating 80+ locations across Asia has committed to sourcing at least 60% of its protein from plant-based ingredients across all global operations, embedding protein diversification into its Net Zero 2030 commitment.
Walmart achieves 99.9% certified sustainable coffee sourcing, advances deforestation goals
Walmart reported FY2026 progress including the elimination of synthetic dyes and additional ingredients from private brand foods, 99.9% sustainable certified coffee sourcing, and verification of 97.3% South American beef farms as deforestation-free.
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.
