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Food waste accounts for up to 10% of global emissions as hotels generate disproportionate impact
New United Nations data shows that food waste contributes nearly five times aviation's impact on greenhouse gases, with hotels generating disproportionate waste relative to meals served.
PepsiCo achieves 100% water replenishment in high-risk watersheds
The food and beverage giant, which operates brands including Pepsi, Lipton and Aquafina, has replenished 29 billion liters through 60+ projects while completing Alliance for Water Stewardship certification across high-risk manufacturing sites.
From e-commerce to agriculture: How MAYANI is transforming the Philippines’ food supply chain
Sustainable Food Business speaks to co-founder JT Solis about connecting 144,000 Filipino smallholder farmers to institutional buyers through cold chain logistics, climate resilience programs, and an upcoming partnership with Lever Foundation to supply cage-free eggs.
Restaurant Brands Europe deploys AI-powered forecasting platform to reduce food waste
The company has deployed automated demand forecasting technology across more than 1,350 quick service restaurants in Southern Europe to improve ingredient replenishment accuracy and reduce food waste.
Food waste to cost global supply chain $540 billion in 2026, report finds
Meat waste is set to account for nearly one-fifth of losses, according to new research from Avery Dennison surveying 3,500 food retailers and supply chain leaders.
Cayman Islands hotels expand food waste recycling through composting partnership
A food waste recycling programme in the Cayman Islands is expanding as major hotels including Kimpton Seafire Resort and Hotel Indigo join the initiative that converts organic waste into compost, diverting materials from the George Town landfill.
Vanguard Renewables opens Wisconsin facility to process food waste into renewable energy
The anaerobic digestion and depackaging facility in River Falls, Wisconsin, provides food and beverage manufacturers across the Minneapolis-St. Paul region with a solution to convert organic waste into renewable natural gas while meeting growing regulatory requirements.
Mars partners with KAUST to transform chocolate waste into food-safe blue pigment
Mars has partnered with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology to develop a process that transforms chocolate manufacturing waste into a valuable blue pigment using red algae, offering a natural alternative to artificial food colorings while addressing factory waste challenges.
Mediterranean restaurant chain CAVA joins U.S. Food Waste Pact
The fast-casual restaurant brand has become the 28th business and fourth quick-service restaurant to sign onto the voluntary initiative led by ReFED and World Wildlife Fund.
Asda reports progress toward ESG targets including 48% carbon reduction since 2021
The company's fifth Environmental, Social and Governance Report shows significant progress toward sustainability targets including a 12% reduction in operational carbon emissions since 2023 and achievement of full Leaf Marque certification across UK fresh produce growers covering over 500 operations.
