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Viewpoints

How Atelier is creating anti-fragile beauty supply chains

Nick Benson, co-founder of beauty manufacturing network Atelier, on connecting with the creator economy and using data to strengthen supply chains.

Beauty : Manufacturing : Sustainability

News

The Trend: Redemptive Diets

Global citizens are becoming aware of the need for all industries to have a positive impact on people, planet and profit, transforming how we eat a...

Food : Drink : Society

News

The Interview: Voyage Foods uses molecules to future-proof food

In October we spoke to Adam Maxwell, CEO of Voyage Foods, a food tech start-up that is exploring how reverse engineering can future-proof the world...

Food : Drink : Technology

Macro Trends

Redemptive Diets

Brands and consumers are uniting to build future-fit food systems that support changing social values, protect precious resources and secure supply...

Food : Drink : Society

News

Lab-grown coffee could offer a lighter footprint

The cellular-based coffee alternative is generated using a bioreactor that also produces various animal- and plant-based products.

Food : Drink : Technology

Macro Trends

Elastic Brands

Forget advertising campaigns and branded content. All eyes are on the inner workings of your business – and how seamlessly it can adapt.

Society : Branding : Retail

Big Ideas

Five pioneers promoting cause-driven retail

In 2021, retail is about much more than acquisition and profit – for these five innovators, it’s a chance to make a positive difference for people ...

Retail : Society : Sustainability

News

Covalent creates carbon-negative fashion accessories

Fashion brand Covalent has introduced a collection of earth-friendly accessories ranging from bags and laptop cases to eyewear produced using regen...

Fashion : Sustainability : Material Far Futures

News

Closed’s biodegradable denim stretches sustainability

Apparel brand Closed has unveiled its first fully biodegradable stretch denim collection, created in partnership with denim supplier Candiani.

Fashion : Sustainability : Design

News

An architect imagines Copenhagen's self-sufficient future

The Green Structure of Copenhagen envisages a sustainable, self-sufficient future for the city.

Food : Technology : Climate Change Awareness

Viewpoints

The post-pandemic future of Beauty & Wellness

Michel Brousset, the founder and CEO of incubator Waldencast, predicts a future of hyper-local retail, bioscience beauty and safeguarded sustainabi...

Beauty : Health & Wellness : Sustainability

News

Just Salad adds carbon labelling to its menu

The casual dining chain has calculated carbon emissions for all menu items to encourage climate-smart eating.

Food : Environment : Supply Chains

Viewpoints

In future, the only luxury will be a clean conscience

Walpole CEO Helen Brocklebank discusses its recent Sustainability Manifesto, luxury brand stewardship, shared goals and a home delivery backlash.

Luxury : Sustainability : Manufacturing

Micro Trends

Secondary Waste Retail

New retail systems are professionalising the waste sector, transforming it into a consumer-facing currency and future new economy.

Retail : Fashion : Sustainability

Markets

Chocolate Market

Despite climate change threatening supply chains, the chocolate sector is thriving, with product innovation fuelling regional flavours and free-fro...

Food : Sustainability : Supply Chains

News

Thought-starter: Can luxury jewellers inspire ethical purchases?

Caroline Scheufele, artistic director and co-president of the Swiss luxury jeweller Chopard, on the positive impact of ethical sourcing for consume...

Luxury : Sustainability : Supply Chains

Viewpoints

Pioneering the future of luxury sourcing

Caroline Scheufele, artistic director and co-president luxury jeweller Chopard, on the positive impact of ethical sourcing for consumers and employ...

Luxury : Sustainability : Supply Chains

News

Tesco wants to make sustainable food affordable

A new partnership between Tesco and conservation organisation WWF will make it easier for consumers to buy affordable, sustainable food.

Food : Supply Chains : Climate Change

News

The Future Laboratory explores an age of Uprooted Diets

On 21 November, we held our annual Food and Drink Futures Forum at our Spitalfields office in London, exploring the tastes of tomorrow.

Food : Drink : Supply Chains

Macro Trends

Uprooted Diets

Diets are undergoing a seismic shift as threatened supply chains, shortened food miles and a demand for more positive action from brands change wha...

Food : Drinks : Uprooted Diets

Big Ideas

Solar-powered rooftop gardens could be the next-generation community farms

Solar designer Marjan van Aubel imagines how in the cities of the future, we will harvest electricity and food from a local, artificially intellige...

Food : Future Cities : Supply Chain

Big Ideas

Alex Weller on Patagonia’s drive for innovation

With consumers actively seeking out purpose-driven brands, the brand’s marketing director for Europe says civic causes will remain integral to...

Patagonia : Civic Brands : Responsible

Big Ideas

How fashion is giving female inmates a future

Fashion brand Carcel works with female prisoners to produce premium clothing. Founder Veronica D’Souza discusses how its support and training will ...

Fashion : Female Futures : Carcel

Markets

African Fashion Market

From inclusive supply chains to the rise of e-commerce, Africa’s fashion market offers exciting opportunities for international and local brands.

Fashion : Apparel : Retail

News

On track: McDonald's app scans for food provenance

Sydney – McDonald’s Australia has released the TrackMyMacca’s app, which customers can use to scan a range of products, including the Big Mac and C...

Tracking : Supply Chains : Food Quality