Food Systems
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Sustainable Food Systems Philosophy Needs Urgent Rethink for 2026
The EU-Mercosur trade deal threatens to flood markets with beef and animal feed, products directly tied to rampant deforestation and heavy pesticide use across South America.

Costa Rica launches pathway to strengthen food systems
In Buenos Aires, 11.76% of households faced food insecurity in 2020, a stark contrast to the national average and underscoring the urgent local need for Costa Rica's newly launched sustainable agrifoo

What Is a Circular Food System and Why Do Brands Need It?
If wasted food were a country, it would be the world's third-largest carbon dioxide producer, trailing only the USA and China, according to Foodtrails .

Sustainable Staples Gain Traction for Eco-Conscious Family Meals
This Earth Day, Natural Grocers is partnering with the Rodale Institute to raise $100,000 for farmer training, signaling a deeper industry shift towards regenerative agriculture, according to Pagosa D

Sustainable Alternative Protein Types
Replacing just 20% of Europe's meat intake with alternative proteins could slash food-related land use by 45% and emissions by 34%, reports GFI Europe.

Forget Fad Diets: The Future of Health Lies in Sustainable Nutrition Policy
To achieve genuine, long-term well-being, we must move beyond fleeting diet fads and embrace sustainable nutrition policies. This requires looking at the vast, intricate systems that determine our food, not just our plates.