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Sustainability
New EU Rules Adopted to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Packaging
The rules include packaging reduction targets (5% by 2030, 10% by 2035 and 15% by 2040) and require EU countries to reduce, in particular, the amount of plastic packaging waste
April 24, 2024
Measures cover the full life cycle of packaging and will lead to less packaging, less waste, and restrictions on certain packaging formats
Sustainability
Dairy Processors Weigh in on Sustainability of Farms
Panelists from Land O’Lakes, Hilmar Cheese, and others balance inherent farm sustainability against issues in economics, data collection, and the right kinds of incentives.
April 24, 2024
Panelists (from left) Sumeet Mathur, Josh Luth, Shaina Ashare, Michel Wattiaux (standing), Erica McDougall, Shane Reynolds, and Kyle Jensen discuss sustainability in the dairy industry during a discussion at CheeseExpo.
Industry News
Mondelēz Opens Applications for Emerging Food Technology Startups
The snack giant’s CoLab Tech, in its second year, is an R&D accelerator program looking for innovations in nutrition, ingredients, packaging, and sustainability.
April 23, 2024
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Sustainability
Mondelēz Promotes ‘Mindful Indulgence’ Amid Weight-Loss Drug Popularity
With an update on its Snacking Made Right priorities, Mondelēz shows its progress on healthier snacking, environment and sustainability initiatives, and other goals.
April 19, 2024
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Business Intelligence
Top Factors Driving the Push to Sustainable Packaging
With consumers, retailers, and regulations driving the push to sustainable packaging, industry stakeholders are looking for ways to effectively meet this demand.
April 15, 2024
Consumers are willing to pay about 10% more for sustainable packaging, according to one industry representative at the 2023 Vision 2030 sessions.
Sustainability
Tackling Food Waste: Reconsider Your Donation Stance
Food banks are just as concerned about food safety as you are. And they can help you do good for your community, save food from the landfill, and maybe even get you tax credits.
April 13, 2024
Sharon McFadden of the Oregon Food Bank explains why food companies should consider donating mislabeled and other types of products to their local food bank.
Industry News
The Lawsuit Against JBS and Its Effects on Greenwashing
Accusing JBS of deceiving customers about its climate commitment, New York’s lawsuit has implications well beyond the world’s largest meat company.
April 10, 2024
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Sustainability
At the Final Four, Coke Tips Off Certified Closed-Loop Recycling
Sports and concert venues act as both laboratories for behavior testing & classrooms for teaching consumers how to behave. Coke's third party-audited Final Four recycling campaign promises that bottle-to-bottle, food-grade PET recycling is real.
April 8, 2024
Spotted at the Sweet 16 in Boston, bin messaging clearly delineating PET bottles and aluminum cans as recyclable. The Final Four took this campaign to the next level, and it should be an ongoing, self-sustaining effort for the venues for the foreseeable future.
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Dr. Pfleger Arzneimittel GmbH Launches Recyclable Pastille Blister
For its throat lozenge samples, Dr. Pfleger collaborated with ETIMEX Primary Packaging.
April 8, 2024
Dr. Pfleger's ipalat throat pastilles in Etimex's recyclable PURELAY monoblister.
Sustainability
Rocol Removes PFAS From Full Line of Food-Grade Lubricants
Driven by customer requests, the lubricant manufacturer got out ahead of PFAS regulations, removing all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from its Foodlube product range.
April 5, 2024
Rocol's entire line of Foodlube food-grade lubricants has been reformulated to be PFAS-free.
Beverage
How to Get Your Operations Past CO2 Supply Uncertainties
Carbon dioxide is used in a long list of food and beverage production—from the fizz in your drinks to freezing and chilling to cleaning and beyond. Here are some innovative ways users are overcoming supply issues.
April 1, 2024
Looking for a way to improve the reliability of its CO2 supply, Maine Beer installed a system to capture the CO2 produced in its fermentation process.
Sustainability
Yoplait, One Good Thing, and We Bar None Introduce Bio-Based Packaging Innovations
Read which UK protein bar company's bio-based packaging innovation includes an edible wrapper.
March 25, 2024
Yoplait's new recyclable board cartons reduce its yogurt packaging by 50% compared to the previous plastic pots.
Sustainability
Why You Should Be Eating Insects
At Anuga FoodTec, entomology and food science experts discuss the benefits and risks of embracing insects as an alternative protein source as the world faces increasing food security issues.
March 21, 2024
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Sustainability
Renewable Energy Microgrid Will Power 6 Bimbo Bakeries in California
Developed through a partnership with GreenStruxure, the microgrid will provide almost 20% of Bimbo Bakeries USA’s energy usage.
March 15, 2024
With a ribbon cutting ceremony at its Montebello, Calif., site, Bimbo Bakeries celebrated the launch of its energy microgrids at six of its facilities in California.
Regulatory
FDA Ends Sales of Food Packaging Containing PFAS
A voluntary phaseout of PFAS chemicals in U.S. food contact packaging has been fulfilled, eliminating a significant source of dietary exposure to the substances for consumers.
March 4, 2024
The FDA in 2020 initiated a voluntary phaseout of some short-chain PFAS for use in food-contact packaging, which is now complete.
Home
UK Pharmacy Launches Blister Pack Recycling Plan
Customers can dispose of their used blister packs, a packaging form notorious for its recycling difficulties, in designated bins at participating stores.
February 23, 2024
Boots launches recycling pilot scheme for blister packs.
Sustainability
Mono-material Cheese Pack Launch Coincides with Recycling Center
The PP mono-material pack provides high barriers against oxygen and water vapor, keeping the product fresh on the shelf. It also protects the cheese with high puncture resistance. And printability allows the brand and recycling messages to pop.
February 21, 2024
The mono-material solution provides high barriers against oxygen and water vapor, keeping the product fresh on the supermarket shelf. It also protects the cheese with high puncture resistance.
Home
Last-Mile Pollution Hits Homes Near Hubs
Though the study focused on consumer goods, it’s a good reminder for the life science community to consider how shipping and the rise in home healthcare impact air quality, while delivering undeniable patient benefits.
January 31, 2024
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