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Ultra-processed foods are not only bad for our bodies, their production damages our environments

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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Even just a casual glance at supermarket shelves reveals a plethora of UPF offerings in all their elaborate and enticing packaging.

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  • Even just a casual glance at supermarket shelves reveals a plethora of UPF offerings in all their elaborate and enticing packaging.
  • Besides their affordability, UPF not only offer time-saving convenience but also momentary satisfaction drenched in saturated fat, sugar, salt and additives.

What are ultra-processed foods?

    • In Europe, processed products on an industrial scale have been widely consumed since the late 18th and 19th centuries.
    • The consumption of UPF in Canada is largely associated with men, youth, those struggling with low income and those with obesity.
    • However, consuming UPF comes at a high cost not just to our health but to our environment as well.

Cutting costs, raising emissions

    • UPFs rely on energy-intensive manufacturing processes and long supply chains, leading to substantial greenhouse gas emissions.
    • The most substantial environmental impacts of UPF-rich diets predominantly stem from the post-farm stages, specifically the final product creation and packaging processes.
    • Their plastic packaging doesn’t degrade in landfills or in nature, and has a dramatic impact on soil health and marine life.

The path to sustainability

    • Embracing sustainable agricultural practices that prioritize regenerative farming, waste reduction and local sourcing of ingredients can effectively lower the carbon impact of UPF.
    • In addition, companies should adopt water-efficient technologies and support initiatives that restore natural habitats, as these are essential steps towards water conservation and biodiversity preservation.
    • Advancements in agricultural technology could play a pivotal role in mitigating the environmental impact of food additives.
    • High rates of UPF consumption indicates an essential failure of our food system to provide universal access to affordable, wholesome food.

Bran-Based Products Thrive as Consumers Seek Fiber-Rich and Vegan Diet Options: Market on Track for Remarkable CAGR of 8.0% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Food, Beverage, Retail, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Obesity, Palm oil, Food industry, Weight loss, Consumer, Type 2 diabetes, Meal, Vegetable, USD, Dietary fiber, Compound annual growth rate, American Journal, Risk, Health, Cereal

Moreover, intensive marketing efforts by industry players are effectively raising consumer awareness, associating bran-based products with health and wellness.

Key Points: 
  • Moreover, intensive marketing efforts by industry players are effectively raising consumer awareness, associating bran-based products with health and wellness.
  • Several factors are influencing the market, including increasing consumer preference for fiber-rich diets, the global rise of veganism, and surging demand for gluten-free food options.
  • The demand for bran is expected to surge due to the increasing recognition of the health benefits of dietary fiber.
  • Nevertheless, the burgeoning trend for gluten-free foods among global consumers is poised to be a primary hindrance to market growth.

Pertamina's Innovations Support Energy Transition in Indonesia

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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New Delhi, India, Aug 23, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - As a state-owned energy company, PT Pertamina (Persero) continues to develop technological innovations for operational decarbonization to support Indonesia's energy transition.

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  • New Delhi, India, Aug 23, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - As a state-owned energy company, PT Pertamina (Persero) continues to develop technological innovations for operational decarbonization to support Indonesia's energy transition.
  • [Image: Pertamina]
    Oki Muraza explained that Pertamina's operational decarbonization is focused on Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS/CCS) technology development and Biofuel.
  • Oki continued that in addition to carbon capture and utilization technology to support the energy transition, Pertamina is also committed to developing Bio Refineries or Green Refineries to produce more environmentally friendly fuels.
  • According to Oki, the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions have significantly impact global energy price volatility, supply shortages, security issues, and economic uncertainties, causing a shift in the short-term focus of energy transition towards energy resilience.

NEW EPISODE OF EARTH WITH JOHN HOLDEN AIRS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2023

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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EARTH with John Holden is also available on the streaming platforms Vimeo, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and YouTube.

Key Points: 
  • EARTH with John Holden is also available on the streaming platforms Vimeo, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and YouTube.
  • First, John travels to Belitung Island, Indonesia to learn how ANJ Group produces palm oil, used in food, soaps, and cosmetics – while conserving energy and water, and protecting endangered rainforest.
  • StarMedia Productions , creator of EARTH with John Holden , remains at the forefront of the latest trends, technology and ideas that shape the way audiences interact with television - in entertaining and educational ways.
  • Our shows lead viewers towards a promising future fueled by effective, powerful communications between consumers, business leaders, and stakeholders.

ByHeart, the Only New U.S.-Made Brand to Rewrite the Infant Formula Recipe from Scratch, Announces Retail Debut Nationwide, to be Followed by Highly Anticipated DTC Relaunch

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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Following on its successful DTC launch in 2022, ByHeart's groundbreaking infant formula will be available in brick-and-mortar for the first time and on Target.com.

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  • Following on its successful DTC launch in 2022, ByHeart's groundbreaking infant formula will be available in brick-and-mortar for the first time and on Target.com.
  • The company also announced it will relaunch its product direct-to-consumer at ByHeart.com later this year.
  • The revolutionary recipe is the only U.S.-made infant formula to include organic, grass-fed whole milk and the only clinically proven, easy to digest formula with no corn syrup, maltodextrin, soy, or palm oil.
  • "We believe infant formula is the most important food for the most important people and we treat it that way from start to finish," said Mia Funt, President and Co-Founder of ByHeart.

Kendamil Launches First European Infant Goat Formula to Challenge "Medicalized" Formula Category

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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KENDAL, England, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kendamil, the family-run infant nutrition company and fastest growing formula brand in the United States is proud to introduce its 'naturally gentle' Goat Milk Infant and Toddler Formula range to the U.S., launching in Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com.

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  • Exclusively launching at Target, Kendamil Goat utilizes the unique and scientifically validated properties of goat milk to provide parents a new, naturally gentle option for their babies.
  • Kendamil will disrupt an over-medicalized U.S. formula market with a novel, nutritionally complete alternative catering to infants from birth through to three years-of-age, available nationwide.
  • This means Goat formula may offer a gentler, more natural alternative for common infant feeding issues including gas, fussiness, reflux and constipation.
  • For years, U.S. parents have sought European-made goat infant formula for their little ones – and as the most searched-for goat formula brand in the U.S., Kendamil is proud to fulfill that need for families nationwide.

Yowie Chocolate Celebrate Culinary Arts Month with First Ever Cake Decorating Contest

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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CHICAGO, IL, July 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - To celebrate Culinary Arts Month, Yowie Group, the Surprise Inside Chocolate company, invites bakers in the United States and Australia to participate in their first-ever Cake Decorating Contest!

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  • CHICAGO, IL, July 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - To celebrate Culinary Arts Month, Yowie Group, the Surprise Inside Chocolate company, invites bakers in the United States and Australia to participate in their first-ever Cake Decorating Contest!
  • Culinary arts are all about making food look beautiful and this is a chance for professional and amateur bakers alike to showcase their talent, creativity, and love for Yowie through their passion for cake decorating!
  • Take inspiration from the Yowie characters themselves or from any of the adorable baby animals included in the latest series.
  • You can also check the store locator on YowieWorld.com to find a nearby store or learn more about Yowie.

Source Intelligence Acquires ChainPoint

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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The Acquisition Expands Source Intelligence's Global Presence, Product Capabilities, and Industry Applicability

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  • The Acquisition Expands Source Intelligence's Global Presence, Product Capabilities, and Industry Applicability
    SAN DIEGO, CA, May 23, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Source Intelligence, an industry-leading software provider of supply chain compliance and ESG management solutions, announces its acquisition of ChainPoint, a software platform for monitoring and securing supply chains.
  • The acquisition of ChainPoint enables Source Intelligence to expand its European presence and allows the two companies to better serve their clients in managing and improving sustainable supply chains while reducing cost and risk.
  • Together, ChainPoint and Source Intelligence will deliver a broader, more valuable solution to clients and stakeholders worldwide across a wider range of industries.
  • "The acquisition of ChainPoint allows us to trace more raw materials back to their source and expands our ability to serve clients in other industries, including food, apparel, and retail," comments Glenn Trout, CEO of Source Intelligence.

Global Palm Oil Market Set to Reach $87.40 Billion by 2028, Driven by Growing Demand and Versatile Applications - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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Additionally, oil palm farms are becoming more and more important on a worldwide scale because of their productivity and affordability.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, oil palm farms are becoming more and more important on a worldwide scale because of their productivity and affordability.
  • Consumers worldwide are increasingly drawn to palm oil, particularly due to its elimination of GMOs, gluten, and milk from edible fats, making it a popular choice in the global market.
  • Crude Oil has dominated the global palm oil market since it has less saturated fat than the other types.
  • A sizeable portion of the global palm oil market was accounted for by the end-use segment for biofuel and energy.

Wallacea is a living laboratory of Earth's evolution – and its wildlife, forests and reefs will be devastated unless we all act

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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Wallacea is a fascinating region of both land and sea.

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  • Wallacea is a fascinating region of both land and sea.
  • Spanning approximately 338,000 square kilometres within Indonesia, it is home to a rich diversity of animals and plants, with hybrid species from both Asia and Australia/Papua regions.
  • Take a look at incredible species such as the komodo dragon, anoa, tarsier, babirusa, and giant bees.

How the region got its name

    • Its northern boundary begins at the Talaud Islands (North Sulawesi) and reaches down to Rote Ndao Regency in the south – in East Nusa Tenggara Province, near Australia.
    • This imaginary line defining its boundaries is known as the “Wallacea line.” Alfred Russel Wallace, the British naturalist, was the first western scientist to explore the biodiversity in this region.
    • Two centuries have passed since Wallace’s work, and the Wallacea region has drastically changed from what the naturalist once observed.

The impact of global demand for palm oil and batteries

    • It occurred primarily due to foreign investments in Indonesia for forest logging concessions and the establishment of oil palm plantations.
    • From palm oil plantations in West Sulawesi to land clearing and development, changes driven by human activities continue to flourish in the region.
    • These companies have cleared forests and other ecosystems to make way for palm oil, cocoa and chocolate plantations.
    • Nickel mining also became a prevalent industrial activity in these areas, due to growing demand for nickels as a raw material for electric vehicle batteries.

Tarsiers, birds and reefs are all at risk

    • There are more than 40 infrastructure projects underway, including dams, roads, railway systems, oil and gas initiatives, and many others.
    • In the ocean, valuable ecosystems like coral reefs have suffered extensive damage as a result of overfishing and destructive practices.

Working together for a better future

    • The world must pay careful attention to the future of the ecosystems in Wallacea.
    • Without serious conservation efforts, millions of hectares of forests in this region could transform into desolate wastelands.
    • We’re hoping this event grabs more public interest and gets everyone working together to come up with fresh ideas for keeping it all preserved.