Sustainability
PepsiCo makes packaging changes for drinks brands
PepsiCo brands, Lifewtr, bubly and Aquafina are getting eco-friendly packaging makeovers as the company looks to reduce the amount of virgin plastic it uses.
Insect consumption needs to overcome barriers
Edible insects could be a key ingredient to avoiding a global food crisis, according to a new report, but there are significant barriers to overcome before they are part of the mainstream.
Re-thinking energy: enabling sustainable business growth
A white paper from Centrica Business Solutions on how energy can help prepare businesses for a more commercially and environmentally sustainable future.
Palsgaard achieves total carbon-neutral production
Emulsifiers producer, Palsgaard has reached its goal of total carbon-neutral production two years early, describing the achievement as a milestone for the whole ingredients industry.
Student design helps battle food waste at home
Student product designer Kai Wang has been offered a work placement with a global tech company after he created a clever kitchen gadget to turn leftovers into tasty fresh meals.
AMC Group showcases plant-based and allergen-free production facility
AMC Group has unveiled its first purpose-built factory for freshly-squeezed juice and a variety of plant-based and free-from products.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Border Biscuits removes 90% of plastic from its packaging
Biscuit manufacturer Border Biscuits has removed 90% of plastic from its packaging as part of a wider £1.6million investment into its products and processes.
HelloFresh chooses Tetra Recart cartons for its products
HelloFresh, a meal kit company, has chosen Tetra Pak’s Tetra Recart carton package for use in European markets for its environmental advantages.
Mondi makes recyclable pouch
Mondi Group has developed a fully-recyclable polypropylene construction for thermoforming applications with a 23% reduction in carbon footprint compared to existing packaging.
Solero trials wrapper-less packaging
Unilever has launched a trial of the first wrapper-less ice-cream multipack for its Solero Organic Peach, using 35% less plastic compared to the original Solero Organic pack.
Coca-Cola to use bottles made from 100% rPET
Coca-Cola has announced its Honest, Glacéau Smartwater and Chaudfontaine brands will all be sold in bottles made from 100% recycled plastic (rPET).
Vegan energy sweets win gold at student competition
A team of students from University of Reading has won the gold prize at Ecotrophelia for their vegan energy sweets for endurance athletes.
UK government opens plastic waste innovation fund
The government is inviting organisations to apply for funding under a multi-million pound grant scheme to help boost the recycling of plastic packaging.
Kellogg’s to upcycle discarded cereal into beer
Kellogg’s has teamed up with Salford brewery, Seven Bro7hers, to turn its ‘less-than-perfect’ Rice Krispies and Coco Pops into beer.