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Local alternatives to soya and palm meal will help save rainforests, says SFT
The Sustainable Food Trust has said that, in order to reduce associated rainforest destruction, UK livestock farmers could use more local alternatives to soya and palm kernel meal, and consumers would do better to switch to cows milk.
Global FATitudes study finds consumers closely monitor fats, oils in packaged food
The global perspectives shed light on important differences between countries and provide critical insights into how people around the world think about what they should eat, and why.
Olam Cocoa donates food and medical supplies to help farming communities across Africa fight Covid-19
Farming cooperatives, hospitals and health centres will receive much-needed equipment.
Nestlé expands blockchain to Zoégas coffee brand
Nestlé partnered with The Rainforest Alliance to independently provide reliable data beyond what is usually disclosed by the company.
Consumer brands responsible for half a million tonnes of plastic pollution
International relief and development agency Tearfund finds emissions produced from the open burning of Coca-Cola, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever’s plastic packaging is a major contribution to the climate emergency.
Nestlé and Starbucks launch premium instant coffee
The range consists of Medium Roast and Dark Roast coffees, as well as a variety of coffee beverages and a tea latte.
ADM Finalist at Fi Innovation Awards in the Sustainability Category
ADM was shortlisted for its efforts in promoting sustainable agricultural practices among more than 12,000 smallholder farmers to support biodiversity conservation in three regions of Brazil and Paraguay.
DuPont awarded 2nd place at FiSA Innovation Awards
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences was awarded second place in the Most Innovative Ingredient of the Year category at the Food Ingredients Innovation Awards, for its Danisco VEGE Cultures line.
Cargill announces new US$150 million pectin facility
Cargill has commenced building work on a new pectin plant in Bebedouro, Brazil.
Consumer confusion over which foods are good for digestive health
A consumer survey has found many are confused about what foods are good for digestive health.
Cargill outlines plan to end cocoa deforestation
The Protect Our Planet plan provides concrete actions the company is taking to achieve 100 percent cocoa bean traceability, among other aims.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
SIG expands partnership with Nestlé to Brazil
SIG has recently expanded its long term global partnership with Nestlé to Brazil.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Demand for smaller packs prompts processing solution launch
Food and beverage processing solutions firm JBT has announced the launch of a processing system which has been specially adapted to meet demand for smaller pack sizes in emerging markets.