by Joel Makower, Chairman & Executive Editor, GreenBiz Group The good news is that there\’s some good news. And that bad news is getting, well, less bad. That’s one way to read this year\’s State of Green Business. Our ninth annual report published in early February and produced in partnership with Trucost (www.trucost.com), continues our
by Brad Edmondson, book author [Note To Reader: This is one of GreenMoney’s most viewed articles ever – it originally published in the March 2014 issue of GreenMoney Journal.] Ice Cream Social is the first book to tell the hidden story of a beloved company. Ben & Jerry’s ice cream has millions of customers
by Environmental Defense Fund staff In 2015, U.S. agriculture proved to be a willing and powerful partner in the path to sustainability. We’ve seen farmers, ranchers and food companies make major headway in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving soil health, restoring habitat for at-risk wildlife and protecting freshwater supplies. Here are some of this
from Organic Valley In late December 2015 CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley reached a remarkable milestone: The farmer-owned cooperative surpassed $1 billion in sales. Founded in 1988 by seven struggling farm families in Southwest Wisconsin, Organic Valley now has a membership of 1,800 farmers producing organic food in 35 states. It is the first billion-dollar organic-only foods
From the fields to Congress, from research labs to our supermarkets, organic had a bumper year – by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) 2015 was a big year for the U.S. organic sector. Organic demand flourished. Organic products of all types sprouted up everywhere–at our local supermarkets, online, even at our favorite fast-food restaurant.
by Stephanie Strom, The New York Times Breaking from its industry rivals, Campbell Soup (www.campbellsoupcompany.com) will become the first major food company to begin disclosing the presence of genetically engineered ingredients like corn, soy and sugar beets in its products. The company, the maker of brands like Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Plum Organics and V8
22 Portfolio Companies across Four Asset Classes Report Impact as part of KKR\’s Green Solutions Platform (GSP) KKR & Co. L.P., a leading global investment firm, recently announced that it has re-launched its pioneering environmental initiative under a new name, and with an expanded mission. KKR\’s eight-year-old Green Portfolio Program (GPP), which focused on promoting
Drawing on more than 100 years of combined industry experience, Whole Foods Market’s product experts have pinpointed 10 top food trends to watch in 2016. From “old-world” ingredients and new vino vehicles to emerging flavors and sourcing trends, this year’s forecast covers a lot of ground: Uncommon meat and seafood. Lesser-known meat and seafood options
IE Expo 2016, being held on May 5-7, 2016 in Shanghai, China at the New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), will focus on environmental hot issues like water, air, solid waste and site remediation. With an exhibition area of 75,000m, IE Expo 2016 is expected to attract 1,500 exhibitors and 48,000 visitors. As the first
>> February 2016 Issue by Elsie Maio, Founder of Humanity, Inc and SoulBranding Institute Nearly 12 months ago, I dove into the investment ecosystem to survey from the inside the dynamics of the ‘sustainable investing’ trend. I was moved to do so by the much ballyhooed transfer of investable wealth to values-seeking millennials (estimated
