sustainability
Change at the top for Arla Foods UK
Arla Foods amba has announced the departure of its UK managing director, Tomas Pietrangeli.
Straw poll: McDonald’s chooses paper over plastic
McDonald’s has announced that its restaurants in the UK and Ireland will complete a transition from plastic to paper straws by 2019.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
FDF to focus on sustainability at SOFHT Summer Soirée
‘Love Food, Hate Waste’ is the theme of the lecture from Helen Munday, chief scientific officer of the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) to be delivered at this year’s Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) ‘Summer Soirée’.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
WPO releases Position Paper on packaging in circular economy
Under the coordination of its Sustainability Committee, the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) is releasing a Position Paper about packaging in a circular economy.
IDF supports World Milk Day
World Milk Day today (1 June) celebrates the benefits of milk and dairy products which are part of a sustainable and nutritious diet which contributes towards reducing hunger and alleviating poverty.
UK dairy sector marks ten years of environmental progress
Significant progress has been made by the UK dairy industry in its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint, attendees at the launch of the Dairy Roadmap 10th anniversary report in the House of Commons were told.
Red Tractor Assurance says food production must be a priority
Red Tractor is urging the government to ensure that food production is at the forefront of future agricultural policy.
Valio’s Finnish yogurt plant meets sustainability goals
Valio’s new dairy plant in Riihimäki, Finland is said to reduce energy consumption by approximately 30% compared with existing Valio production facilities.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Arla Foods opts for plant-based carton in Germany
Arla Foods Germany is the first company to opt for the Signature Pack from SIG – an aseptic carton pack that is linked to plant-based renewable material.
Radical transparency to shape future food agenda
According to a Cranswick report, published in association with sustainability consultant Veris Strategies, growing consumer demand for new levels of transparency are set to disrupt the food industry in the wake of continued food scares.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé promises 100% recyclable packaging by 2025
Nestlé has announced its ambition to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. Its vision is that none of its packaging, including plastics, ends up in landfill or as litter.
Partnership cuts the mustard
As part of a strategic initiative to reduce waste, streamline preparation processes and improve corporate sustainability, Mustard Foods partnered with ReFood to implement an integrated food waste recycling solution.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Nestlé brings Ruby chocolate KitKat to the UK
Nestlé UK has revealed that chocolate fanatics across the UK will be the first in Europe to get their hands on a four finger KitKat made with Ruby chocolate.