Posts tagged ‘diet’

Feeding the nine billion

Earth

How will we protect our land and water resources, and simultaneously, feed the world? By 2050, we expect the world’s population to increase by nearly two billion people, to nine billion.

How do we ensure that our planet is able to feed the nine billion, especially when hunger is already so prevalent?  Continue reading

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June 21, 2012 1 comment

So what’s the big deal about palm oil anyway?

palmtree road

         All photos courtesy of ASDA Aisle Spy

At Asda, we’ve been blogging about sustainability in the UK for three years. We’re thrilled to be part of The Green Room and share our posts with you. Earlier in the week, Sam’s Club gave an update on its work with sustainable palm oil.  Continue reading

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February 22, 2012 3 comments

Making healthier food choices more affordable

Walmart Healthy Food

Thanks to our partner, the National Black Child Development Institute, for sharing this photo.

When it comes to food, it always begins with affordability.

At Walmart, I work with NGOs that advocate for and support communities, and my focus is the African-American community.  Continue reading

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February 9, 2012 Leave a comment

Families are rediscovering simple, healthy foods

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable, Oldways

Here at Oldways, we have been advocating for healthy eating ever since 1990 when our nonprofit was founded to remind families of the joy of traditional, heritage foods.

On Tuesday, Oldways was invited to Washington D.C. to learn about Walmart’s new Great for You Icon on healthier foods.  Continue reading

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February 8, 2012 Leave a comment