Food Systems

Regenerative agriculture is a holistic farming approach that aims to improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, and promote ecological resilience while also producing food. The basic principle of  regenerative agriculture is to work with the natural systems rather than against them.​ It is an effective way of reducing greenhouse gases by turning soil into carbon sinks and removing CO2…

Extreme weather events are rapidly increasing worldwide. Argentina is currently dealing with the worst drought in 130 years. Millions of hectares are degraded: no grass, no water, no bugs, no life, thus no production and no carbon sequestration. This partially has to do with the conventional way of farming and grazing management, resulting in soil…

Situation Anthesis supported an American Food and Beverage provider in its efforts toward reducing their exposure to key risks within their bioenergy supply chain. Impact Overview of location-based priority risks associated with their biomass sourcing including both physical and socio-political risks. Solutions Nature Situation Anthesis supported an American Food and Beverage provider in their efforts…

Situation Our challenge was to encourage Affinity Water’s users across South East England to do their bit. Impact Solutions Brand & Communications Situation The UK uses more water than it rains – but awareness of how we can save water is low. Our challenge was to encourage Affinity Water’s users across South East England to do…

Situation We knew that Bud’s consumers were eager to help in the fight against climate change, but were feeling helpless about the scale of the challenge ahead. Impact We redesigned the classic Budweiser can, renaming it to highlight how everyday choices like the beer you drink can help fight climate change. Solutions Brand & Communications…

Situation We worked with The Billington Group to lay the foundations for a powerful purpose platform, with a clear expression of who they are and why they exist. Impact 2000+ employees are aware, engaged and purpose-driven with over 90% of the company within six months. Solutions Brand & Communications Purpose & Strategy Situation The Billington…

Situation The food and beverage organisation’s board committed to articulating a company purpose that could both encapsulate the contribution the company makes to the world and serve as a commitment and inspiration for the future. Impact Anthesis supported the organisation’s senior leaders with a process of purpose discovery and articulation rooted in the long history…

Situation We conducted a social impact assessment to evaluate a social business program for a multinational frozen food company in Morocco. Impact Solutions Human Right & Social Impact Services Situation We conducted a social impact assessment to evaluate a social business program for a multinational frozen food company in Morocco. The program grows and processes…

Situation Design and develop a Cost Benefit Analysis tool for food waste recycling interventions. Impact User-friendly Cost Benefit Analysis tool used by WRAP and London authorities. Solutions Waste & Resource Recovery Situation WRAP trials have proven that low-cost intervention measures, such as using bin stickers, information leaflets and caddy liners, can increase the amount of…

Situation To prevent and reduce food loss and waste at the Righteous Gelato manufacturing facility in Calgary, Canada as part of the Walmart Foundation funded Food Loss & Waste Prevention & Implementation Program. Impact Saved 600kg/year in fruit, 7,750 kg/year in milk, and 9,200 kg/year in gelato. Improved sustainability without major capital investment, aligning with…