Favela Orgânica is challenging the status quo in Brazil's marginalised communities, using nutrition education and sustainable practices to combat food waste and promote healthy living. Local initiatives like this are emerging as agents of change in a nation afflicted by escalating food insecurity.

To live more sustainably, people are striving to be more responsible consumers, replacing their day-to-day products with eco alternatives. But is this an effective way to address the climate crisis? Canvas8 spoke to anthropologist Fanny Parise to unpack the ‘myth’ behind responsible consumption.

A survey has shown that over a quarter of French people are willing to try veganism for a month. Rising interest in veganism presents opportunities for brands in France, a country oft associated with meat-heavy delicacies, and taps into new mindsets around how diet interplays with social issues.

Sustainability has fast become a buzzword in the world of food, whether it’s interpreted as clean eating, plant-based proteins, or locally-sourced produce. But as Americans look to balance both comfort and purpose in their meal choices, what can brands do to secure a piece of the pie?