Regulation
Japan Sets Up Plant-Based Labelling System To Promote the Industry
Japan is establishing plant-based labelling rules in order to remove obstacles for the country’s vegan food industry. At a press conference, government minister Taro Kono described the lack of guidelines as a “shackle” for the industry’s development, and also alluded…
Commentary: Carbon Footprint Measurement and Challenges: A Case Study
Sustainable Brands published a case study on the challenges of measuring GHG emissions, with the support of Cunningham, an international design firm with years focusing on sustainable design. Reference： https://sustainablebrands.com/read/defining-the-next-economy/carbon-footprint-measurement-and-challenges-a-case-study
EU Legalises Edible Locusts
The EU commission has authorised the sale of migratory locusts (Locusta migratoria) for human consumption. Businesses in member states can now sell frozen, dried, and powder forms of the species anywhere in the European Union. The authorisation was announced on…
GreenScreen Gives Green Light to Plant-based Foodservice Packaging
GreenScreen Certified is an independent, non-profit assessment system developed by Clean Production Action and the Center for Environmental Health to promote the safer use of chemicals across several industries, including foodservice packaging. The Vanguard foodservice range employs proprietary chemistry to…
Commentary: U.S. governors explore state-level way to expand biofuel sales
A bipartisan group of 7 governors sent a letter to the Biden administration for guidance on an action that could expand fuel sales containing a higher ethanol blend. Reference: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/us-governors-explore-state-level-way-expand-biofuel-sales-2021-11-04/
Commentary: American Power Group Urges Biden To Accelerate RNG For Transport
American Power Group’s (APG) chairman and CEO wrote a letter to US President Joe Biden to urge him and his administration to use renewable natural gas for heavy-duty truck fleets. Reference: https://www.bioenergy-news.com/news/american-power-group-urges-biden-to-accelerate-rng-for-transport/