Sustainability
10 highlights of the plant-based sector during 2020
ProVeg International details 10 highlights that tell the story of the dynamic, innovative plant-based sector in 2020.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Waste for good…
Circularity is not just about returns, companies have to take more responsibility, with residual resources, such as food processing surplus streams.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Growth in natural colour solutions fuels an enhanced consumer experience
Demand for natural products is on the rise as consumers look to improve their lifestyle and diet, and this trend has only been strengthened and accelerated by the events of the past few months, explains Nathalie Pauleau, global product manager for Natural Colours, Naturex.
Coca-Cola European Partners sets ambition to reach net zero emissions across entire value chain by 2040
CCEP links carbon reduction to its long term management incentive plan (LTIP) and has also committed to a three-year €250m investment to drive decarbonisation.
Kalsec earns B Corp certification
Michigan-headquartered Kalsec is a leading global producer of authentic spice and herb extracts, colours, antioxidants and advanced hop products for the food and beverage industry.
Europeans want more recycling bins in public spaces, poll shows
According to a survey performed by LUCID in association with Every Can Counts, Europeans desire infinitely recyclable packaging, better labelling and more knowledge about what happens to their recyclables.
Food retailers win trust through Covid-19 pandemic
The results of a EIT Food-funded project have revealed that the ability of the food industry to continue to stock shelves despite the global pandemic has led to improved trust from consumers.
FMCG Gurus releases Top Ten Trends for 2021
When evaluating next year’s trends, FMCG Gurus found that they fell into three key themes of Health and Wellness, Safety and Assurance and Taste & Enjoyment.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Survey highlights gulf between youngest and oldest consumers
Generation Z consumers in the UK and US are more concerned about the sustainability credentials of food and beverage products than Boomers, according to new research.
Plant-based innovation takes centre stage at Fi Europe Connect’s 2020 Innovation Awards
The winners of this year’s Fi Europe Innovation Awards and Startup Innovation Challenge have been revealed at Fi Europe CONNECT 2020.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
MAKEit announces new sustainable partner programme
MAKEit, the EIT Food project, has launched a new partner programme to accelerate research and development (R&D) innovation across food supply chains.
PepsiCo commits to 100% recycled plastic bottles for Pepsi brand in EU markets
PepsiCo is committing to eliminate all virgin plastic from its Pepsi brand beverage bottles sold in nine European Union markets by 2022.
Food and drink businesses target 2021 growth through sustainability
According to a new E.ON report, four in five (79%) SMEs in the industry have made improving sustainability credentials a priority for the next 12 months.
Arla Foods Ingredients cuts CO2 emissions
Arla Foods Ingredients has achieved CO2 savings of around 60,000 tonnes a year.