Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Will Carbon-Labeled Products Sell More? Here’s What We Know

Even with an uptick in consumer knowledge of climate issues and food brands sharing carbon-footprint data for their products, the CPG world is still wondering if carbon-labeling is worth the effort and investment. Here are 5 key takeaways from recent peer-reviewed literature and industry papers.

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Consumer/Retail,
TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Government / Policies, Climate Change, Carbon Farming,

02/21/2022 SOURCE: brownfieldagnews.com

Farm group sees potential in USDA climate-smart program - Brownfield Ag News

A leading state farm group says USDA’s $1 billion climate-smart program announced earlier this month could be positive for rural revitalization. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield the program will boost to the ag economy if it creates more value-added opportunities in the heartland – like new grain and meat processing facilities. “A […]

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TOPIC(S): Wheat, Agriculture US, Consumer/Retail,
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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TOPIC(S): Environment, Climate Change, Ag Africa, Weather, Food Security/Shortage,

02/21/2022 SOURCE: flip.it

Report: Severe Drought has Brought on Near Catastrophic Hunger in the Horn of Africa

NNPA NEWSWIRE — An estimated 13 million are facing severe hunger mostly because of droughts that have afflicted the Horn of Africa, and those in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia are experiencing droughts not seen in more than 40 years. UN officials contend that malnutrition rates also have soared in the region.| By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The United Nations World Food Program is appealing to the world for at least $327 million to care for the urgent needs of 4.5 million people over the next six months and help communities become better-equipped to deal with extreme climate shocks. An estimated 13

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