Sustainability
Happy Meat beef traceable to a single cow
Happy Meat has launched in the UK as Britain’s first climate-friendly beef that is premium grade and traceable to a single free range cow.
ULMA unveils bold approach to reach European plastic recycling targets
With experts calculating that demand for plastic packaging will double in the next 20 years, the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy has set a target of 55% of plastics being recycled by 2030.
Survey highlights consumer demand for sustainable packaging
According to Ball Corporation’s 2019 Consumer Survey, 73% of the respondents said they would choose environmentally friendly containers if they had a choice.
Aluminium-free lid for Arla dairy products
Arla has utilised Walki’s paper-based lid material for its 175g Luonto+ yoghurt in Finland and for cottage cheese and crème fraiche in Sweden, to help consumers make more sustainable choices.
Startups demonstrate innovation at FoodBytes
Fifteen startups took to the stage to pitch ground-breaking, sustainable solutions for the food and agriculture (F&A) industry at FoodBytes! by Rabobank.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Innovators recognised at Gulfood Manufacturing Awards
Companies who are pushing the boundaries of the global food and beverage eco-system were honoured at the Industry Excellence Awards 2019
Hi-Cone launches RingCycles made with 50% recycled plastics
As part of its goal to eliminate 100% of current virgin plastic-based ring carriers from its product portfolio by the end of 2020, Hi-Cone is launching RingCycles – a multi-packaging solution that contains +50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
M&S ditches plastic plastic for minibite cake range
British retailer, Marks & Spencer, has swapped out black plastic for semi-clear natural colour tubs for its range of minibite cakes, to make them more recyclable.
Flavoured water without flavours wins at innovation meeting
A bottle that gives water flavour without any additives was the winner at the first Food Marketplace event organised by the European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT), the European Union’s nutrition platform.
Transcend Packaging acquires BioStraw’s assets
South Wales-based Transcend Packaging Ltd, a manufacturer of sustainable paper-straws, has acquired Leeds-based BioStraw Ltd’s assets.
Faerch launches packaging made from 100% recycled content
Faerch has expanded its Evolve range with the MAPET II and APET products for protein applications like fresh meat, poultry, fish and plant-based alternatives.
KHS presents the first recyclable juice bottle made of 100% rPET
Dortmund systems provider, KHS is addressing the need for sustainable packaging with its new Beyond Juice concept: a fully recyclable juice bottle made of 100% recyclate.
Tetra Pak explores graphene for food and beverage industry
Tetra Pak has joined the European Commission Graphene Flagship project as the representative from the packaging industry to explore possible future applications of graphene in food and beverage (F&B) manufacturing.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Carlsberg issues progress on Green Fibre Bottle
The Carlsberg Group has issued an update on its journey to create the Green Fibre Bottle, the world’s first “paper bottle” for beer. Made from sustainably sourced wood fibres, it is both 100% bio-based and fully recyclable.