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European parliament vote on waste legislation welcomed
The European parliament’s vote on the revision of EU waste legislation, which recognises the benefits of bio based packaging materials and sets the conditions for increased collection and recycling of beverage cartons, has been welcomed by industry associations.
The latest developments on convenience packaging to be presented at MeetingPack2017
MeetingPack2017, the international meeting for the packaging sector organised by AIMPLAS and AINIA will analyse in this third edition the great challenges of food packaging and will present the last technological solutions hand in hand with the main experts and companies of the sector. One of these challenges is innovation on barrier materials, crucial in […]
The latest developments on convenience packaging to be presented at MeetingPack2017
MeetingPack2017, the international meeting for the packaging sector organized by AIMPLAS and AINIA will analyse in this third edition the great challenges of food packaging and will present the last technological solutions hand in hand with the main experts and companies of the sector.
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Sustainable packaging checklist published
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and the Industry Council for research on Packaging and the Environment (INCPEN) has published Packaging for people, planet and profit – sustainability checklist.
Algatechnologies introduces whole-algae AstaPure natural astaxanthin
Algatechnologies will highlight its AstaPure 3% astaxanthin powder. This unique, whole-algae form of astaxanthin was developed in response to a growing demand for natural ingredients as occurred in nature. Astaxanthin powder, derived from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae, is produced using a sustainable and patented closed-cultivation system energized by natural sunlight. In addition, Algatechnologies offers Astapure beadlets and oleoresin […]
Algatechnologies introduces whole-algae AstaPure natural astaxanthin
Algatechnologies will highlight its AstaPure 3% astaxanthin powder. This unique, whole-algae form of astaxanthin was developed in response to a growing demand for natural ingredients as occurred in nature.
Changes to food packaging could save £1bn annually
Around 350,000 tonnes of household food waste, worth an estimated £1 billion annually, could be prevented through further changes to key food items in the UK’s shopping aisles, new research shows.
Siemens and Encirc partnership
Siemens PLC (UK & Ireland) and glass manufacturer and contract bottler Encirc have agreed a memorandum of understanding that will see them enter a strategic digitalisation partnership.
From pool to ocean
Young’s Seafood has renewed a strategic partnership to increase movements of its products, while at the same time improving supply chain efficiency, reducing waste and further enhancing its dedication to environmental sustainability.
Industry shows ‘improved environmental performance’
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has highlighted the ongoing progress made under the Five-Fold Environmental Ambition (FEA) and taken forward under Ambition 2025, FDF’s new sustainability commitments launched in 2016.
Licence to fill
Birgit Clever Dr Thilo Britz discuss the trends and directions currently shaping the packaging market, and what they mean for the development of new filling machines.
“I’m very philosophical and spiritual”
Sam Benjamin began his career as a trainee chef at Addo Food Group’s Riverside Bakery before being promoted to retail account manager. Now brand manager of the Too Good To Be… range of gluten-free sweet and savoury pastry products, formerly known as No.G, his potential in the industry saw him scoop the Rising Star accolade at the 2016 Food and Drink Federation Awards.
Givauden participates in sustainability programme
Givaudan has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and will participate in its newly launched programme, ‘Food Reform for Sustainability and Health’ (FReSH).
Lamb Weston/Meijer publishes sustainability report
Potato processor Lamb Weston/Meijer has published its sustainability report for 2015/16, proving it’s on target to achieve its sustainability objectives for 2020.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability