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New Index Reveals Gaps in Global Food System Resilience and How to Close Them

Stuart Mitchell

As global food systems face the challenge of feeding ten billion people by 2050, new data from Economist Impact’s inaugural Resilient Food Systems Index (RFSI) offers a clear roadmap to build stronger, more shock-resistant systems.  The Index ranks 60 countries across four pillars, finding a striking 42-point gap between Portugal and the Congo (Dem. Rep.), the most and least resilient food systems. While no country is fully resilient, nearly half of countries fall into the “middle zone” with average scores of 56 to 71 on a 100-point scale, signaling significant…

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Cargill Advances Maritime Decarbonisation with Delivery of First Green Methanol Dual-Fuel Vessel

Stuart Mitchell

Cargill recently announced the maiden voyage of Brave Pioneer, the first of five green methanol dual-fuel dry bulk vessels chartered by the company. The deployment of the Brave Pioneer marks another important milestone in Cargill’s broader decarbonization efforts – one focused on innovation, testing and learning as the company works with customers and partners to refine future-ready solutions for Cargill and the industry.  Built by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and owned by Mitsui & Co. Ltd., Brave Pioneer is equipped to operate on both conventional marine fuels and green methanol, a lower-carbon alternative. The estimated CO2 saving…

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Mars and Cargill Deepen Renewable Energy Partnership With Innovative 224MWac Solar Procurement With GoldenPeaks Capital in Poland

Stuart Mitchell

Two leading global food companies, Mars and Cargill, announced they are spurring the development of more than 224MWac* of new renewable energy capacity through five virtual power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Poland. The PPAs were signed with GoldenPeaks Capital, one of Europe’s fastest-growing independent producers of renewable energy. Two leading global food companies, Mars and Cargill, announced they are spurring the development of more than 224MWac of new renewable energy capacity through five virtual power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Poland. This collaboration builds on Mars and Cargill’s existing  work on…

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Cargill’s EverSweet® stevia sweetener named a finalist in the 2025 Global Good Awards Game Changing Innovation of the Year

Stuart Mitchell

Today’s consumers want foods and beverages that align to their wellness goals without compromising taste. In fact, according to Cargill’s Trend Tracker research, 65% of consumers now prefer products that are less sweet. More than a decade ago, Cargill anticipated shifting consumer demand and developed EverSweet®, a breakthrough zero-calorie sweetener, which has been named a finalist in the Game Changing Innovation of the Year category at the 2025 Global Good Awards.  Produced through precision fermentation, EverSweet® delivers a sugar-like taste without bitterness while dramatically reducing resource use. Life Cycle Assessments…

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PepsiCo and Cargill Collaborate to Empower Farmers by Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo and Cargill recently announced a strategic collaboration to advance regenerative agriculture practices across 240,000 acres from 2025 through 2030.  The partnership will focus on the companies’ shared corn supply chain in Iowa, where Cargill sources from local farmers to produce ingredients used in some of PepsiCo’s most iconic products. Agriculture, and creating a more resilient agricultural system, is essential to PepsiCo’s business, as the company sources 35 crops and ingredients from more than 60 countries to make its convenient foods and beverages. As a global supplier to PepsiCo, Cargill…

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