Prepared Foods explores natural and organic product trends with Kristine Carey, executive director at Naturally Colorado, part of The Naturally Network.
These challenges already have caused lower cocoa yield and supply instability, leading in turn to quality and safety concerns, with heavy metal and pesticide contamination from archaic farming and handling practices. Meanwhile social and environmental issues including child labor, economic inequity, and high-carbon-emission transportation methods tied to unsustainable farming practices are compounding these interconnected issues.
The annual celebration recognizes organizations that demonstrate remarkable industry stewardship, sustainability and innovation in food and agribusiness
This Leadership Award recognizes a high-impact organization that has transformed agriculture through its unique products and has encouraged greater business, environmental, social and governance sustainability.
As part of the “Pure Origins” campaign, Citromax Flavors is unveiling a new range of sustainable flavor solutions, delivering bold, inventive ingredients that meet the evolving needs of the global food and beverage market.
Solein is a nutritious protein-rich powder, made up of a single-cell organism that is grown with carbon dioxide and hydrogen, completely independent of land use and agriculture.
Responding to the growing demand for more accountability in recycling from government regulators, brand companies and in the broader media, APR’s updated program stands out among others in the industry for being straightforward, streamlined, aligned with international standards.
Prepared Foods discussses upcycling's progress—and prospects for 2025 with Amanda Oenbring, chief executive officer at the Upcycled Food Association; and Kathryn Britton director of innovation for UFA’s certifying partner, Where Food Comes From, Inc.
Editor’s Note: For a comprehensive 2025 look at all the angles associated with regenerative agriculture, Prepared Foods interviewed Tina Owens, founder of Snowehaven Regeneration and a strategist and futurist within the US organic and regenerative agriculture movements.