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Why McDonald’s is supersizing its wages
The Economist reports that McDonald’s has been a prime target of the battles...
Greta Thunberg aims to change how food is produced
According to Reuters, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has set her sights on...
Oprah-backed Oatly raises $1.4 billion in IPO
Reuters says Swedish vegan milk maker Oatly Group AB, which counts celebrities Oprah...
Private equity’s falling out of love with plastic
Reuters says that a decade ago, private equity couldn't get enough of plastic...
Retailer Kroger commits on workers’ human rights
Oxfam reports that America's second largest food retailer, Kroger, has published an updated Statement...
Conservationist Jane Goodall wins Templeton Prize
AP reports that Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her expertise on chimpanzees...
Fake or fortune? How viable is cultured meat?
Over 50 cultured meat companies have seen investments surge from $250,000 in 2015...
EU agri-food agreement ‘difficult to reach’: negotiator
The BBC reports that the UK's Brexit Minister has played down the prospect...
Local crop action urged to mitigate new climate change trend
Atmospheric drought, an under-researched crop stress, is reducing yields globally, meaning urgent action...
Antoine de Saint-Affrique new Danone CEO
The Financial Times says Danone has chosen Antoine de Saint-Affrique, who has run...
Free, prior and informed consent required as clean energy threatens Indigenous Peoples
A new coalition of Indigenous Peoples is calling for free, prior and informed consent to be negotiated without exception as...
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