Day: 21 March 2026

Iowa State University’s Incoming President David Cook Brings Research and Innovation Expertise to World Food Prize Foundation Board of Directors

Stuart Mitchell

The World Food Prize Foundation announced recently the appointment of David Cook, president-designate of Iowa State University, to the Foundation Board of Directors. “President-designate Cook brings a strong record of leadership at a land-grant institution and a deep understanding of the role research universities play in advancing innovation, economic development and global food security,” said Paul Schickler, Chair, World Food Prize Foundation, Board of Directors. “His experience strengthening academic excellence, expanding research capacity and building strategic partnerships will be a tremendous asset to the Foundation. As we continue to uphold…

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UK’s First Female Founded B Corp Caterer Expands Impact Three Years On

Stuart Mitchell

Three years after becoming the UK’s first female founded catering company to achieve B Corp certification, Pow Food Catering is continuing to raise the bar for purpose led food businesses. Since certification, the company has strengthened its commitment to regenerative sourcing, carbon tracking and nutrition-first menu design, embedding impact deeper into daily operations rather than treating B Corp as just a badge. In 2025, the founders expanded their mission with the launch of NUUDA, a direct to consumer, chef prepared, nutritionist designed ready meal brand focused on metabolic health, balanced…

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European carton industry cuts fossil carbon footprint by further 8%

Stuart Mitchell

Pro Carton, the European association of cartonboard and carton manufacturers, has announced that the carton packaging industry has achieved an 8% reduction in cradle-to-gate fossil carbon emissions since 2021. The research, conducted by the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) and independently verified by Institut für Energie- und Umweltforschung (ifeu) in Germany, confirms that the annual cradle-to-gate fossil carbon footprint dropped from 929 kg CO2e to 854 kg CO2e per tonne, reinforcing carton packaging as a low-carbon solution for brands transitioning away from fossil-based materials. This transition marks a successful decoupling…

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Aston University launches innovative project to protect young women and girls from dark web violence

Stuart Mitchell

Aston University is launching a new online safety resource – said to the first of its kind in the UK – designed to help protect young women and girls from violence and abuse on the dark web.  The new toolkit features helpful tips for parents and guardians on warning signs of abuse as well as an emoji definition guide which can be used to identify hidden meanings behind the graphics when used on social media.   The CyberDIVA (Dark Web Investigation of Violence & Abuse) initiative was formally launched on 25…

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Event: ‘Better B2B North’ launches in Manchester to bring together the region’s B2B marketing community

Stuart Mitchell

A new Manchester marketing event will bring professionals together to explore how B2B brands can stand out in an increasingly AI-driven industry, at a time when 72% of marketers say they feel overwhelmed by the pace of AI-driven change and 82% of Manchester businesses are already piloting or fully integrating AI. Better B2B North, taking place on 16 April 2026 at The Alan in Manchester, will feature speakers including Ash Jones, founder of Great Influence, who has worked with high-profile figures including Steven Bartlett and Gary Neville on personal brand…

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