Global industrial meat production drives major social and ecological harms, yet policy debates often neglect the role of corporate power in sustaining these impacts. Through case studies, this study shows how industry concentration, government ties, weak regulation, and cultural norms enable externalized costs, and calls for systemic policies that confront meat industry power within the broader food system

The article concludes that advancing sustainable diet research and policy in the United States requires regular federal updates and integration of the Food Commodity Intake Database within the national nutrition data system. The FCID’s unique ability to link dietary data to multiple sustainability domains makes it indispensable for comprehensive analysis. Without timely updates and coordinated efforts, research will remain limited and policy decisions inadequately informed, hindering progress towards healthier, more sustainable food systems. Increased federal investment and interagency collaboration are necessary to build robust data infrastructure supporting sustainable diet initiatives and improved public health outcomes.

The study reveals that achieving both environmental sustainability and nutrient adequacy in the diets of children and adolescents is challenging, as diets richer in nutrients tend to have a greater ecological footprint. While there is some evidence of recent improvements in diet-related environmental indicators, substantial capacity for change remains. The article calls for targeted interventions and population-specific dietary guidelines that consider both health and environmental impacts, particularly for vulnerable youth populations. More comprehensive research is needed to develop sustainable dietary strategies that do not compromise essential nutrition for growing children and adolescents.

The purpose of this scoping review was to determine the extent to which accessibility and acceptability of federal food assistance programs in the United States have been evaluated among indigenous peoples and to summarize what is currently known. Overall, it was found that little attention has been paid to the accessibility and acceptability of federal food assistance programs among indigenous peoples and more research is needed to understand and improve the participation experiences and health trajectories of these priority populations.

This article examines the development of a Nature Farming (NF) system standard for poultry production in Brazil, aiming to better communicate the sustainability attributes of NF products throughout the supply chain. Through qualitative research with various stakeholders, the study highlights the unique environmental, economic, social, ethical, and health dimensions of NF poultry and proposes clearer labeling and certification standards. The findings suggest that establishing a dedicated NF standard can enhance product differentiation, improve consumer communication, and support sustainable supply chain management.

This case study of K-12 educators in British Columbia explores how teachers’ motivations influence their approaches to food systems education. Findings reveal a strong emphasis on helping students understand food’s role in sustainability and its links to environmental, economic, and social issues. The study highlights how educators’ intentions shape the practices they adopt in teaching about food systems.

This paper highlights recent advancements to enhance agricultural productivity while minimizing negative environmental impacts.

The study forecasts AI-based innovation's impact on SDGs in 22 countries from 2022 to 2030 using System Dynamics Modeling. In most of the 22 countries studied, AI-based innovation positively affects SDGs 1, 3, and 5. For half of the countries studied, AI-based innovation positively influences SDGs 2, 4, 6–8, 11, 13, and 16–17. AI-based innovation does not positively influence SDGs 10, 12, 14–15 for most countries studied.