Sustainability
Reflex reveals fully recyclable cardboard exhibition stand at lunch!
Reflex Labels has been showcasing its sustainable product range at lunch! food to go show at ExCeL London this week, from a fully recyclable cardboard exhibition stand.
Nestlé’s new partnership with Scottish recycler tackles flexible packaging
Nestlé UK and Ireland has partnered with new recycling firm, Yes Recycling, to turn flexible plastics, typically used in food packaging, into building materials.
Siemens targets F&B industry digitalisation with revamped Solution Partner Programme
The module with top system integrators focuses on updated global best practices in sync with the productivity and decarbonisation agenda.
WPO and ECR release Packaging Design for Recycling Guide
A global ‘Packaging Design for Recycling Guide’ has been developed by ECR Community, World Packaging Organisation and FH Campus University of Applied Sciences, Austria, and is available for download now.
Givaudan, Bühler, and Migros establish pilot plant for cultured meat
The Cultured Food Innovation Hub, in Kemptthal near Zurich, will accelerate the development and market penetration of cellular agriculture products.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
New project develops kitchen gardens using sustainable vertical farming for personalised nutrition
The EIT Food, PERsonalised NUtrition through kitchen Gardens (PERNUG) project aims to develop attractive, state-of-the-art hydroponic systems for growing a range of different food plants in a domestic setting.
Climate Action 100+ sets new decarbonisation expectations for F&B industry
Investors involved in Climate Action 100+ have released a new set of expectations that lay out the necessary actions for the food & beverage sector to make progress towards achieving a net zero future, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Ethically-sourced ingredients company secures seed funding, expands national presence
US-based SIMPLi has secured an initial seed round of funding that will catapult its next stage of growth, strengthening its national presence through additional organisational support and marketing initiatives.
AAK’s Kolo Nafaso shea programme supports ethical chocolate category surge
AAK has extended its Kolo Nafaso shea sourcing programme to support the growing demand for ethically produced chocolate confectionery.
Macsa ID’s new laser coder capable of marking 100% eco-friendly PVA food bags
Macsa ID UK’s newly launched iCON 3 small character laser coder is being used to mark food bags produced from 100% eco-friendly PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol).
Adherence to government’s Eatwell Guide key to more sustainable diets, highlights BNF review
The British Nutrition Foundation has published a review paper examining current evidence on the changes required in high-income countries to make diets more environmentally sustainable as well as healthier.
Cargill partners with vertical farming leader AeroFarms
Cargill has entered a multi-year research agreement with vertical farming pioneer and leader AeroFarms aimed at improving cocoa bean yields and developing more climate-resilient farming practices.
Bottle Up announces supermarket expansion with Morrisons
Bottle Up will be bringing its innovative, affordable, sustainable sugar cane BPA-free pre-filled water bottles to over 300 of Morrisons stores throughout August.
Nestlé launches palm oil consumer platform
To raise awareness among consumers about the complex sustainability issues within the palm oil supply chain, Nestlé has launched a new interactive video platform.