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sustainability
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Renewable Energy
Renewable energy in food processing comes from sources such as solar, wind, biomass and biogas, replacing fossil fuels in drying, freezing and…
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Carbon Footprint
A carbon footprint quantifies the greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product or activity, expressed in carbon dioxide equivalents. In food supply…
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Water Footprint
A water footprint measures the total freshwater used to produce a product, distinguishing green, blue and grey water components. It highlights water…
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem, including plants, animals and microorganisms. Agricultural practices that protect habitats, pollinators and…
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Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is a set of farming practices designed to restore soil health, increase biodiversity and sequester carbon, including cover cropping, reduced…