Yesterday, the EU Environmental Council took a monumental step by adopting the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), marking the final stage for this long-awaited proposal to become law. This outcome is a tremendous victory for Europe’s nature, climate action, citizens, and future generations.

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity and the theme is "Be Part of the Plan".  It’s a powerful call to action for everyone—governments, businesses, lawmakers, local communities, NGOs, and individuals - to play their part in protecting biodiversity and supporting life on Earth.

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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is becoming increasingly important for assessing the environmental impact, especially within the F&B industry, from grocery retailers to farms. A LCA provides a comprehensive analysis of the environmental impacts associated with all the stages and processes involved in producing a product, from production to end-of-life.

As consumers grow increasingly concerned about the impacts of food production on the environment, the industry faces mounting pressure to justify its sustainability claims. Vague promises and generic data are no longer sufficient—credible proof through accurate measurement is now imperative. 

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Albert Heijn, the leading Dutch grocery retailer, has made history by becoming the world's first grocery retailer to start sharing transparently the climate impact of 1,100 of its private label food and beverage products with consumers via its stores and app. This initiative gives customers the first insights of the CO2e impact of their purchases.

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The European Parliament gave its stamp of approval to the final Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on April 24th, 2024. But before food companies start to sweat, let's delve into why they should view this development not as a threat but as a golden opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.

During the first online session of the European Sustainable Food Coalition meeting on April 17th, Andrea Roberto Rota, a representative from the leading Swiss grocery retailer Migros, shed light on the transformative journey undertaken by Migros towards sustainable practices.

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In 2020, amidst the challenges of a global pandemic, inoqo was born with a mission to empower millions of consumers like you to make informed decisions aligned with your values. In a world full of misinformation and lack of transparency, we aimed to simplify the process of choosing products that promote sustainability and health.

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On this International Women's Day,  let's shine a light on the interconnectedness of women, food safety, and agriculture. As global attention shifts towards redesigning food systems to ensure safe and nutritious food, sustainable livelihoods, and healthy environments for everyone, it's paramount to acknowledge the pivotal role of women, who constitute half of both producers and consumers in our global food system.

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