twib.news

26. October 2019

Chocolate Giant will Soon Wrap the Sweet Stuff Ecologically

The Ferrero Group, one of the world's largest candy-makers, has committed to 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025, supporting the transition towards a circular economy.

Technology

23. October 2019

Low-Income Farmers Can Dry Their Crop High-Tech to Save It from Rotting

Klein Ileleji, an agricultural scientist at Purdue University, in the U.S. state of Indiana, has invented a portable food dehydration system that uses solar energy to dry food quickly and hygienically, helping farmers keep their crops free from contamination.

Society

21. October 2019

Thai Seafood Industry Tackles Slavery with Improved Regulations

The European Union has recently lifted a yellow card warning to Thailand following four years of substantial progress in the nation’s seafood industry, fighting human trafficking, improving worker conditions, and tackling illegal and unregulated fishing.

Animals

Animals USA

19. October 2019

Chickens Eat Locally to Help Fight Climate Change

Ex-chef Matthew Wadiak is working on a large-scale environmentally friendly alternative to factory farming, raising a new breed of chicken in the United States that eat locally grown and sustainable food.

Environment

19. October 2019

Fruits in the City: World’s Largest Rooftop Farm in Paris

Urban farming company Agripolis is working with Cultures en Ville in developing the world’s largest urban rooftop farm, located in the capital of France, centering on biodiversity and maintaining a low carbon footprint.

Society

16. October 2019

Dogs in Arabia Munch on Leftovers to Curb Food Waste

A dog rescue center in Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates has partnered with hotels and food vendors across the nation to collect leftover meals from humans to feed their hungry canines.

Environment

2. October 2019

Put Sea Urchins on Lunch Menu to Restore Kelp Forests, Say Ecologists

Urchinomics, a Norwegian company, has plans to save underwater forests facing degradation due to large amounts of urchins taking over and eating all the sea kelp.

Heroes

1. October 2019

80-Year-Old Owner of Food Stall Has Not Hiked Prices in 30 Years

Oh, how much better our world would be if everybody followed Kamalaathaal's example.

Society

22. September 2019

Want to Save the Planet and Some Cash? Eat Insects!

South African Chef Mario Barnard may have felt uneasy when trying his first crunchy and spicy insects in Thailand, but it gave him the idea to start experimenting on some easier-to-digest eco-friendly options back in his hometown.

Health

21. September 2019

UAE Sticks Color Labels on Food To Guide Consumers to Health

The UAE Cabinet has approved a policy that will help people make better food choices, by labelling nutrition data of pre-packaged items in three colours based on their nutritional values.