How the Heat of Climate Change is Affecting the Bakery Industry

October 5, 2023 BRIAN UDALL, Tasting Table

Many of us are familiar with the knock-on effects of a warming climate, from melting ice caps to the more frequent incidence of severe forest fires. As temperatures continue to climb, we will start to see other unanticipated effects, not just with the production of our favorite food and drink items but how they are prepared as well. Enter the baking industry.

Grupo Bimbo Receives the Highest Rating and Recognition for Its Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change Globally

January 18, 2023 Grupo Bimbo

Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company, was recognized by the non-governmental organization Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for its actions at the global level to mitigate the effects of climate change. The Mexican company obtained CDP’s prized “A” rating, reflecting its commitment to leading the way in environmental transparency and performance on climate change, deforestation and water security.

Climate Labels on Food Lower Red Meat Consumption, Study Finds

January 4, 2023 Justin Boggs, KSBY

Placing labels on fast food items that show climate impact lowers consumers’ red meat consumption, a study published this week in the Journal of American Medical Association found. The study was authored by researchers at Johns Hopkins University.

Pundit’s Mailbag: John Pandol Reveals The Myth of Europe Being ‘Ahead of Us’ in Climate Change, Challenges IFPA Leadership to ‘Autopsy the Disasters’

John Pandol has spoken out on many topics both here at the Pundit and on sister publication, PRODUCE BUSINESS magazine. Now our piece — Will Climate-Change Fanaticism Bankrupt The West? — prompted John to send this note.

Empire pledges net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 in bold new Climate Action Plan

August 5, 2022 Empire Company Limited

Empire Company Limited announced it is setting bold, science-based emissions reduction targets (“SBTs”) in support of Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy. This is a significant step forward in the Company’s plan to help combat climate change and is the latest step in the journey to commit and invest in sustainability.