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In 30: Carbon Neutral Foods

By Community Manager posted 02-08-2024 08:00

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on 11-06-2023

Sometimes, all it takes is 30 minutes to learn the ins and outs of new food technologies and trends that are transforming the food and beverage industry. In this series, we’ll dig into a food innovation topic and link you to content and resources so you can become a master on the topic in 30 minutes (or less!).

This week we’re looking at carbon neutral food. When companies refer to their products as carbon neutral, it means that the company has reduced as much carbon emissions as it produces to create a net zero carbon output.

The Overview

Food Dive – Eight Carbon-Neutral Brands Aiming to Cut the Food and Beverage Industry’s Emissions

Just a few of the food and beverage companies making their products carbon neutral.

Green Eatz – How to Lower Your Food’s Carbon Footprint

The carbon footprint of a food refers to the amount of greenhouse gas emissions go into producing that food, including growing, processing, and transportation.

Just Food - Are “Carbon Neutral” Claims Dead?

Claims about carbon-neutral products are sometimes met with scepticism.

The Canadian Connection

Diageo – Diageo is building its a carbon neutral distillery to produce its Crown Royal Canadian Whisky brand in Ontario.

Maple Leaf Foods - Maple Leaf became the world’s first major carbon-neutral food company in 2019.

Karbon Brewing Co. – Karbon is the first carbon-negative brewery in Canada.

Social Media

Science Based Targets (LinkedIn) – Science Based Targets helps companies and organizations set emissions reduction targets.

CDP (X/Twitter) - CDP is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impact.

Ecocert (Facebook) – Ecocert operates the Climate Neutral Certification program, which recognizes companies that contribute to carbon neutrality.