Sustainability
Research breakthrough signals end of fossil fuel plastic with new plant protein substitute
Scientists behind Cambridge University spin-out Xampla have developed a method to turn plant protein into a material with the same functionality as plastic that is sustainable and scalable.
Why shellfish has such a low environmental impact
Wondering which foods are best for an eco-friendly diet? In this article, Barry Crackett, from seafood brush manufacturer Brushtec, explains why shellfish is better for the planet than you may think.
Highland Spring Group announces ambition to achieve net zero by 2040
Highland Spring Group, leading UK producer of natural source waters, has announced its aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 and become carbon neutral by the end of 2021.
ICL Group launches ICL Planet Startup Hub
ICL’s new hub offers food tech and agri tech start-ups investment support and fast-track to the marketplace.
How well do you know your animals? Probably not well enough
When different produce from different regions, even crops for animal feed, is being combined, it muddies the water and makes traceability harder.
OPRL labelling rules change to support flexibles recycling
With recent announcements of major industry initiatives seeking to drive up recycling of plastic bags and wraps, OPRL is amending its labelling rules to include PP films from 1 January 2022.
New campaign launches to put sustainability at heart of Scotland’s recovering F&B industry
The new #FoodHeroScot campaign will shine a light on the food and beverage industries that have been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Multivac offers more sustainable packaging and labelling for fruit & veg
Multivac’s L 310 full wrap conveyor belt labeller offers a sustainable and high-quality solution for plastic-free packaging concepts.
Birmingham energy experts develop sustainability roadmap for UK’s zero-carbon heating & cooling future
The University of Birmingham has secured £2.9 million of UK Government funding to help reach the UK’s 2050 net-zero carbon emissions target, whilst maintaining food security for consumers and economic opportunity for the food industry.
Removal of excess pack air necessary step toward packaging sector sustainability
Kellogg’s plan to remove excess air from cereal packs is a positive step towards minimising waste, reducing costs and preventing contamination, according to ULMA Packaging UK.
Carbon call
The failure to deal with carbon emissions has incurred a vast debt that will now have to be repaid with interest. Will a carbon food tax happen?
First iced tea brand filled in SIGNATURE packaging solution from SIG
Coca-Cola’s Fuze Tea is the first brand in the iced tea category to switch to more sustainable carton packs by using SIG’s carton packs with the innovative SIGNATURE packaging material.
Ylem partners with FDF to help companies on path to net zero
Ylem Energy Ltd, the flexible energy generation and storage specialist, has joined forces with the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), to help firms across the sector reduce energy costs.
Stora Enso and Pulpex partner to produce fibre-based bottles on industrial scale
Stora Enso and packaging technology company Pulpex have joined forces to industrialise the production of eco-friendly paper bottles and containers made from wood fibre pulp.