Food Packaging is Complicated
The significant volumes of waste generated by all the trays, bags, containers, wraps and absorbent pads used in food packaging has spurred many to call for more sustainable packaging options.
Why Compostable Food Stickers Matter
PLU stickers – the little plastic labels attached to fresh produce – help ensure the efficient sale of fruits and vegetables, but can pose a challenge for companies that recycle food waste.
How Digital Agriculture Is Transforming Farming in Western Canada
At the University of Saskatchewan, researchers are combining satellite imagery, ai, and farm data to change how crops are grown, managed and sustained, with the goal of growing food more efficiently and sustainably for Canadians.
Canada’s Newest Pear Decades In The Making
Discover the Newest Pear variety, the Happi Pear, a deliciously sweet fruit developed in Canada with unique flavours.
Goodbye to Browning, Wasted Apples
Arctic apple varieties maintain their flavour and last longer, meaning apple slices can be offered in cafeterias and lunchboxes as a convenient, nutritious food choice.
What Is A ‘Smart’ Farm?
Learn about the 'Smart Farm' at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, a hotbed of innovation and sustainability for Canadian agriculture.
Podcast: How sustainable is Canadian agriculture at producing cereals, pulses and oilseeds?
In this podcast, CEO of the Global Institute for Food Security, Dr. Steven Webb talks about the findings from their latest research on the sustainability of producing cereal, pulse and oilseed crops.
Taste-Driven Crop Development
Researchers at Ontario’s Vineland Research and Development Centre create new fruit varieties based on, and for, Canadian palates.
Growing Food in Space?
Figuring out how to grow food on the Moon and Mars will be a major milestone in space exploration, and in the process, will also help sustain us on Earth.
Scientists Are Working On Improved Crops To Meet Challenges
Scientists focus on improving water use and breeding more resilient food crops.
Better Potatoes Mean Less Food Waste
Genetic tweaks can drastically reduce food waste post-harvest. The Innate® potato is an example of a new crop designed to reduce food waste by being more durable.
New Crops Help Us Solve Problems
Plant science – and specifically the science of plant breeding – is one of those tools which can help us overcome challenges as a global community.
