Sustainability
RS Group unveils recommendations to take advantage of new opportunities
The new report unveils a roadmap for Europe’s F&B sector to thrive.
Givaudan introduces Rainforest Alliance Certified vanilla extracts for the European market
Companies can meet conscientious consumers’ purchasing decisions with the frog seal certification on their packaging.
Dole UK and AgriSound’s pollination technology study to redefine fruit production
Project aims to understand the broader ecological and commercial impacts of farming innovations.
SGS addresses food waste worldwide by introducing The Pledge on Food Waste certification.
The PLEDGE is designed to empower hotel and restaurant groups, catering businesses and corporate kitchens to reduce food waste.
What is packaging EPR and how will it affect UK businesses in 2025?
Businesses that fail to meet EPR requirements may face financial penalties, with fines scaled according to non-compliance severity and the organisation’s size.
Feeding the world: the art of communication
At the heart of the transformation of a food system that satisfies shifting requirements while respecting the planet stands the unsung hero of communication. Jack Bobo, spells out why communication is the linchpin that connects the stakeholders who shape our food systems, from the hardworking farmers to the policymakers.
Recyclable plastic trays more environmentally friendly than laminated paperboard packaging
Recyclable rPET trays produce notably less CO2 emissions than non-recyclable laminated trays.
All-star food consortium using AI to redistribute up to 1.5 million meals
Initiative connects food manufacturers, logistics providers and charities to cut waste, reduce emissions and drive food chain change.
Latest OPRL tool steers members through RAM
Designed to guide packaging producers through the complex process of classifying components into categories for recyclability.
Springpack’s eco-friendly packaging reduces plastic waste
Two solutions reduce film usage, lower plastic packaging tax liabilities, and enhance pallet stability.
New electric ovens help PepsiCo reduce emissions at Walkers site
The UK’s favourite snacks, including Monster Munch and Wotsits are now cooked using 100% renewable electricity.
UNESDA rolls out tailored LCA online tool to assess the environmental footprint of products
Important service UNESDA offers to its members to help them drive their transition toward packaging sustainability.
GEA’s Nexus integrates processing and heating/cooling solutions to minimise energy use
GEA NEXUS accelerates the path to net-zero emissions while ensuring energy efficiency and a strong ROI.
Happy Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual celebration of the achievements of the worldwide environmental movement, and a protest of everything that is still to be done to protect the planet. It’s one of the largest secular observations in the world. This year’s theme is ‘OUR POWER, OUR PLANET’, calling for everyone to unite around renewable energy […]