Sustainability
Arjowiggins introduces new sustainable translucent barrier paper
Paper manufacturer Arjowiggins has launched a new sustainable alternative to plastics in food packaging.
Sustainability: what consumers are saying
Consumers think it’s important that the brands they engage with act responsibly.
Consumers will pay for more sustainably produced ingredients despite Covid impact
Covid-19 pandemic has increased the importance consumers place on price, but has not detracted from their focus on environmental issues.
Bacardi announces 100% biodegradable spirits bottle
Bacardi has made a giant leap forward in the fight against climate change & plastic pollution, as it unveils plans to put the world’s most sustainable spirits bottle on shelves by 2023.
Citrosuco and StartLife join forces to make juice industry sustainable
Brazilian juice giant Citrosuco has announced a strategic partnership with StartLife to help the juice value chain become 100% sustainable.
Kerry to reach over two billion people with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030
Kerry Group’s ambitious sustainability strategy includes a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33% by 2030 and achieve net zero before 2050.
Mondi wins two awards for sustainable food packaging
Two products developed using Mondi’s EcoSolutions approach have been recognised in this year’s Austrian Green Star Packaging Award.
Cargill connects cocoa and chocolate customers via CocoaWise portal
Building transparency and traceability through a centralized data platform helps ensure a lasting connection between cocoa farmers and consumers.
Campden BRI calls for partners in project to extend fish and seafood shelf-life
Research will undertake microbiological, chemical and sensory testing to see if reviewing standards can achieve improved shelf-life.
Alpro invests in production facilities for plant-based future
To mark its 40th birthday, Alpro launches a health and sustainability action plan for 2025 under the banner “Feeding our Future with Plants”.
Israeli startup eliminates plastic packaging with food waste
W-Cycle’s new sugarcane waste-based packaging is plastic-free and fully compostable.
Wall-to-fork produce arrives at US supermarket
Evergreen Market in Monsey, New York is debuting a revolutionary 20-foot high wall farm that lets customers choose clean, fresh-picked produce and see exactly where it comes from.
Welsh food and drink packaging industry set for boost with new funding
The Welsh government has awarded £2m to the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to develop a Food and Drink Packaging Sustainability Centre.
Heura to reduce 12.85 tons of plastic with new packaging
The plant based meat startup reduces 80% of plastic thanks to its new tray made of 100% recycled cardboard .