sustain mag

somm, the future of wine is tech

Stacey NewmanFebruary 17, 2021

somm is the public-facing name of BeTheSomm Inc. The Canadian company, based in Toronto Ontario, is founded by and led by women, as well as employing 50/50 investment by women/men.... Read More...

86’ed: My Life As I Knew It

Yvonne TsuiFebruary 16, 2021

Then food saved me. We had epic, epic meals. At five-feet tall, my grandma would tower over my poor aunts like a drill sergeant inspecting troops; mulling over every dumpling for aesthetic perfection and ladling into the fish maw soup to ensure it was up to her standards. ... Read More...

Raise a glass to red tape reduction and efforts to modernize alcohol sales and patio rules

SUSTAIN EditorialFebruary 11, 2021

From coast to coast provincial finance ministers, attorney generals and alcohol and gaming commissioners came together to ease the burden on shuttered dining rooms by allowing restaurants to deliver alcohol with takeout.... Read More...

What is sustainability accounting? What does ESG mean? We have answers

The ConversationFebruary 11, 2021

Sustainability is a hot topic today due to increasing awareness of climate change and inequality, among other pressing issues.... Read More...

Smallfood Is Unearthing The Potential Of Microbes To Evolve How The World Is Nourished

SUSTAIN EditorialFebruary 11, 2021

A microbial-based ingredient company has discovered a unique strain of microalgae that produces a new, more perfect protein that can sustainably solve the current food production challenge around the world.... Read More...

Transparent wood is coming, and it could make an energy-efficient alternative to glass

SUSTAIN EditorialFebruary 11, 2021

In recent years, materials scientists have been experimenting with making wood transparent. Making wood see-through, and retaining its high mechanical properties, would provide a good alternative to glass from a sustainable and renewable source.... Read More...

Tiny cacao flowers and fickle midges are part of a pollination puzzle that limits chocolate production

The ConversationFebruary 11, 2021

It’s almost impossible to imagine a world without chocolate. Yet cacao trees, which are the source of chocolate, are vulnerable. The crop’s sustainability currently appears to depend on several species of tiny fly pollinators, who are frankly struggling to get the job done.... Read More...

Food banks are in crisis. Here’s how you can help.

Ivy KnightFebruary 8, 2021

The food bank business is booming, which is not a good thing. Demand this month is so high that food banks are running out of food. Here’s everything you need to know about how best to support your local food bank during the toughest time of the year. ... Read More...

Modern Meat Signs Retail, E-Commerce, Distribution, and Food Service Deal With Premier BC Distributor

SUSTAIN EditorialFebruary 4, 2021

Modern Meat--a plant-based meat manufacturer has announced that it has entered into an agreement with premier food distributor Legends Haul, who will be retailing Modern Meat products through its retail e-commerce, and retail and foodservice distribution channels. ... Read More...

Nutrient-rich and abundant food supply within world’s reach if the ocean is better managed

SUSTAIN EditorialFebruary 4, 2021

Sustainable seafood can play a major role in global food supply and food security all while nourishing nations. But according to The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - an environmental not-for-profit the world is missing out on enough protein to meet the yearly needs of 72 million people, because not all fisheries have been sustainably managed.... Read More...

Reducing food waste through sustainable insect production in Calgary

SUSTAIN EditorialFebruary 4, 2021

In Canada, food is wasted from farm to plate, through production, processing, distribution, retail, food-service and at home. The Government of Canada is committed to advancing innovative and novel approaches to reducing food waste, which can improve food security, save consumers money and support Canada's transition to a greener economy.... Read More...

Decanting Sustainability

Laura BickleFebruary 4, 2021

Since planting its first vines in 1974, environmental stewardship and social responsibility have been integral to Jackson Family Wines’ success. That belief has translated into land and water conservation, low-impact farming and energy management.... Read More...

Food + Beverage

How gastronomy tourism evolved into international identity and cultural diplomacy

Seasonal Menus & Deep Rhythms: Blending Holistic Eating, Local Markets & the Wisdom of Wintering

From storm to groundswell, the journey of biodynamic agriculture

Issues & Advocacy

Canada’s food sovereignty depends on better jobs for farmworkers

Seasonal Menus & Deep Rhythms: Blending Holistic Eating, Local Markets & the Wisdom of Wintering

Crop diversification is crucial to Canadian resilience in a changing world

Business

Canada’s food sovereignty depends on better jobs for farmworkers

A Stage, a Legacy, a Future: a new Canadian Centre for Food, Wine + Tourism

Seasonal Menus & Deep Rhythms: Blending Holistic Eating, Local Markets & the Wisdom of Wintering

People

How gastronomy tourism evolved into international identity and cultural diplomacy

From storm to groundswell, the journey of biodynamic agriculture

6 sustainability ideas that have gone mainstream in Canada: FCM

somm, the future of wine is tech

86’ed: My Life As I Knew It

Raise a glass to red tape reduction and efforts to modernize alcohol sales and patio rules

What is sustainability accounting? What does ESG mean? We have answers

Smallfood Is Unearthing The Potential Of Microbes To Evolve How The World Is Nourished

Transparent wood is coming, and it could make an energy-efficient alternative to glass

Tiny cacao flowers and fickle midges are part of a pollination puzzle that limits chocolate production

Food banks are in crisis. Here’s how you can help.

Modern Meat Signs Retail, E-Commerce, Distribution, and Food Service Deal With Premier BC Distributor

Nutrient-rich and abundant food supply within world’s reach if the ocean is better managed

Reducing food waste through sustainable insect production in Calgary