Process industries

GNT has earned its first EcoVadis gold medal for environmental and ethical activities, ranking the company among the top 3% in the food manufacturing industry. GNT creates Exberry colours from fruit, vegetables, and plants and has set out a commitment to lead the food colouring industry on sustainability. It has used EcoVadis, a globally recognised…

Tesco has switched its Finest dried pasta to paper packaging to cut down on plastic use. To reduce the amount of plastic packaging it uses, Tesco has moved its Finest range of dried pasta into paper packaging, saving more than 10 million pieces of plastic a year, weighing more than 30 tonnes. In total, 10…

The European Union has significantly weakened and postponed the implementation of a new law intended to protect forests. The European Parliament approved a proposal by the European Commission to delay by one year the application of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a landmark measure originally set to curb Europe’s contribution to global deforestation. A series…

The analysis of data from multiple sources show a food system that is pushing citizens towards making unhealthy food choices, and displaying a lack of accountability in the food industry. These are the stark findings from the annual report published by The Food Foundation. According to the Foundation, the picture of the food system shows…

IFF has launched Texstar, an advanced enzymatic texturiser that it says will revolutionise the texture of dairy and plant-based fresh fermented products. The enzyme provides the necessary viscosity in fresh fermented products, without the use of added stabilisers. Texstar will enable manufacturers to create products with unique textures that feature familiar, consumer-accepted ingredients. Additionally, the…

The French dairy cooperative Laîta selected Walki to provide fully recyclable, paper-based secondary packaging for its popular pancake products. In addition to Laîta’s strong commitment to responsible solutions, regulations such as the AGEC in France, banning single-use plastics to promote a circular economy, and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in the EU, are pushing…

Applied Nutrition has unveiled its latest innovation: Sparkling Protein Water. This refreshing beverage packs 10g of protein, zero sugar, and electrolyte-rich coconut water powder, plus added vitamin C – all for only 44 calories per can. Designed for health-conscious consumers and active individuals, Applied Nutrition’s Sparkling Protein Water offers an easy, convenient, and delicious way…

(left to right) Silvia Wilks (chief supply chain officer Lamb Weston), Tom Werner (CEO Lamb Weston), Marc Schroeder (president Lamb Weston International), José van Egmond (Mayor of Reimerswaal), Stephan van Kuik (SVP & general manager Lamb Weston EMEA). Posted: 13 November 2024 Share this page Lamb Weston has opened its new production facility in Kruiningen…

A pioneering centre for co-creating flexible packaging that will influence the future has been established in Germany by Mondi,. The global leader in sustainable packaging and paper said FlexStudios – a brand new 2,300 m2 building, located in Steinfeld, Germany –  offers three floors of interactive, inspiring collaborative space. Experiential studios have been built so…