The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis two years ago raised awareness of the urgent need for greater diversity, equity and inclusion (DE+I) initiatives. These calls were particularly strong within […]
The 14-letter word that is really making headlines
When it comes to marketing buzzwords of the day, sustainability has, well, staying power. But it’s about much more than just protecting the planet. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal held […]
Has Sustainability Become a Sacrificial Lamb to Safety in our Food System?
As every news outlet tells us – we’re in unprecedented times. Consumers’ behaviors and values have all been impacted by this pandemic; and one key truth seems to reign above the […]
Predicting a Presidency: The Biden Agenda for Food and Sustainability
In 2020, the world has been shaken by a global pandemic threatening everything from food access to health care systems. As the link between increased COVID-19 severity and overweight or […]
Keeping Sustainable Diets Relevant and Meaningful During a Global Pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to command our attention and dominate news cycles, it can be difficult to make space for practically anything else. And while it’s easy to become myopically focused […]
Food Thoughts on Earth Day: Defining and Promoting Healthy, Sustainable Food Systems
As climate change accelerates, the global population increases and poverty and food insecurity persist, global food systems face the increasingly urgent challenge of feeding the planet nutritious, affordable and culturally […]
“Back In My Day” vs. 2030 Food Predictions
We’ve been bombarded with 2020 predictions from starfruit to tigernut flour, but while reading them I also noticed some recurring favorites of years past. More plants. More sustainable sourcing. More […]
5 Ways to Make Your CR Storytelling Cut Through the Noise
Corporate social responsibility. Corporate ethics. Sustainability. No matter what term you use, one thing is consistent: In today’s business environment, it’s more than a “nice to have.” Stakeholders – from […]
Loop – The Future of Packaging?
One in three consumers believes brands are the entities most responsible for the future of the environment, so it’s no surprise that CPG (consumer packaged goods) brands are looking for novel […]
Annual DC Conference Talks Cannabis, Food Sustainability and More
Co-written by Kathryn Harrington FoodMinds, the food and nutrition division at Padilla, attended the Consumer Federation of America’s 42ndAnnual National Food Policy Conference in Washington, DC. This event brought together more […]