Sustainability
Green Custard develops IOT/dispense software for Britvic’s Flavour Tap
Novel solution, based on Amazon web services technologies, helps to deliver Britvic’s healthier people and planet strategy through a reduction of single use plastic.
Main meat
This year’s IFFA embraces sustainability to drive change and innovation as well as alternative meats, making it a must-attend trade exhibition.
Fully understanding food waste in the product life cycle is vital for reducing carbon emissions, says Nomad Foods
New assessments include all stages of the product life cycle, incorporating new data on retailer and consumer food waste and primary data for all processing steps to address products’ environmental impact.
drinktec focuses on water & water management
The topics of water and water management have a major role on the agenda of this year’s drinktec event, which takes place from 12-16 September 2022 in Munich.
World’s first dedicated production line for sustainable and floatable shrink sleeve film opens in Poland
New capacities will allow Innovia to supply label and sleeve converters with high-quality floatable shrink sleeve material that has the potential to revolutionise the market.
IMA launches OPENLab
OPENLab represents IMA’s network of cutting-edge technological laboratories and testing areas, dedicated to the research on sustainable materials, technologies and production optimisation processes.
Cleantech startup supercharges growth of sustainability matchmaking platform
A year on from the platform’s official launch, the sustainability startup Greener successfully closed its bridge round with £113,000 of venture capital funding for its B2B matchmaking platform for SMEs in the food & drink industry.
McDonalds tests circular clear cups sourced from recycled and bio-based materials
In partnership with McDonald’s, both Pactiv Evergreen and INEOS are part of a team helping to find new and innovative ways to reduce emissions, keep plastic out of nature and preserve natural resources.
Not all black and white
Research shows people in the UK are making critical choices about their diets based on social pressures, but where are they seeking a measure of balance?
Bühler Networking Days set for 27-28 June 2022
Bühler will host its Networking Days, a global platform that brings together industry leaders, researchers, and start-ups from the global food, feed, and mobility industries on 27-28 June 2022, or the press conference on 28 June 2022.
GNT reveals ambitious targets in new sustainability report
Exberry colouring foods supplier GNT has published a major new report that sets out its plans to become the leader in its field on sustainability.
Sabert launches recyclable and sustainable paper cutlery range
Global food packaging manufacturer Sabert has launched a new range of recyclable cutlery, made from FSC certified paper.
Chop’d launches fully circular salad packaging
Chop’d launches salad bowl with fully circular packaging that is recyclable and made from recycled content.
Tomra celebrates 50th anniversary with announcement of ‘world without waste’ mission
Tomra, global provider of advanced collection & sorting solutions, is celebrating its 50th anniversary by declaring a collective mission to “transform how we all obtain, use and reuse the planet’s resources to enable a world without waste.”