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Sustainability will be a prerequisite for flavour industry, EFFA president
The development of better extraction methods and control over growing fruit will enable the flavour sector to meet increasing demand for naturally sourced flavours, despite pressures of natural resources,...
Biodegradable and compostable food packaging overview
Shifting opinions on sustainability means that biodegradable and compostable plastics are no longer seen as destined to replace all traditional packaging – but are now viewed as one option among...
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Let’s hear it for the sound of compostable packaging
The world’s first 100 percent biodegradable chip packet attracted a lot of noise last week, but not the buzz that SunChips’ maker FritoLay had been hoping for.
Guiding principles launched to assess food’s environmental impact
The Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) Round Table has formally adopted ten guiding principles to give a coherent way for assessing and communicating the environmental performance of food and...
Sustainable sourcing offers snack producers “massive” opportunity: WWF
Sourcing sustainable raw materials offers European savoury snack producers a “massive” business opportunity, according to environmental campaign group WWF.
Survey suggests most Americans would accept 'sustainable' GM wheat
Many American consumers would be receptive to foods containing genetically modified wheat if it is produced sustainably, suggests a new survey examining attitudes to food technologies from the International Food...
Nestlé makes fresh commitment on sustainable palm oil
Nestlé has pledged to crack down on companies “owning or managing high-risk palm oil plantations or farms linked to deforestation” as part of a new commitment to sustainable sourcing.
SPECIAL EDITION - SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
Investment in sustainable packaging essential, says study
Producers must ensure packaging is more sustainable as customers remain convinced that food packing is excessive and are altering their consumption patterns as a result, warns research from Datamonitor.
Special Edition: Sustainable packaging
Sustainable packaging - road map or road to nowhere?
Sustainable packaging is a buzzword on the lips of consumers and industry players alike. But what is sustainable packaging and how far has the sector come in developing a road...
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Time to speed sustainable palm oil supply
Global food giants have vowed to source all their palm oil sustainably by 2015 – but consumer pressure could grease the wheels for more rapid change.
Nestlé and Kraft probe palm oil sources after sustainability claims
The globe’s two biggest food firms, Nestlé and Kraft, have launched internal investigations after a Greenpeace report claimed both purchase palm oil from Indonesian company PT Smart whose parent group...
Big changes needed to make diets sustainable, report
Reducing meat and dairy consumption, eating fewer fatty and sugary foods, and wasting less food are the three changes to consumption habits that will have the biggest impact on making...
Clip could offer snack makers sustainability boost
A new slider system for resealable snack and dry goods pouches can boost a manufacturer’s eco profile due to its lighter weight, claims Zip Pak.
Kraft reaps rewards from sustainable processing strategy
The need to maximise profit combined with a desire to help the environment have been major drivers in Kraft slashing water use in its food processing operations by more than...
Walmart sustainability index to put suppliers under spotlight
More than 100,000 suppliers to Walmart will be asked to prove their green credentials after the company unveiled plans yesterday to develop a world-wide sustainable product index.
WWF steps ups palm oil sustainability scrutiny
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is set to step up scrutiny of how manufacturers source their palm oil over the next six months after a poor industry response to purchasing...
Eco-packaging boost for Fisher snack nuts
Boosting its sustainability credentials, John B Sanfilippo & Son announced the launch of 'earth-friendly' packaging for the company's Fisher brand of snacks and baking products.
Spotlight on sustainability in packaging
Bob Hogan, director of international sales and marketing at flexible packaging suppliers, Zip-Pak, spoke to FoodProductionDaily.com about some of the misperceptions surrounding the concept of sustainability and food and beverage...
Metal packaging innovation confers eco-friendly opportunities for premium biscuits
A raft of new container designs from US firm Crown speciality packaging target premium biscuit makers with an eye on eco-friendly packaging materials.
Packaging firm aims to look good and cut waste
Sudpack said that a growing demand from its food manufacturer customer base for the optimal use of raw materials, a reduction in waste and packaging that gives product shelf stand...
Baobab: Sustainable and in-demand
After gaining novel foods approval in the EU, baobab is tipped to become a billion dollar industry. Stephen Daniells speaks to William Smith from Afriplex to find out what foods...
Palm oil groups aim to ship sustainability to Europe
The palm oil industry is claiming a major triumph in terms of sustainability ahead of an incoming shipment of the product to Europe next week, which is seen by some...
Bakery industry event to focus on sustainability
Sustainability in the bakery industry will be the focus of an event to take place next month in the UK, which aims to bring together ingredients makers as well as...
Cargill focuses on sustainability with wheat processing plant
Cargill's new UK wheat processing plant is aimed at ensuring market competitiveness and sustainability by localising the production of wheat glucose for sweeteners.
Biofuels policy requires focus on sustainability, says CIAA
Proposed directives for promoting the use of biofuels fail to tackle concerns within the food industry on the possible impact on food and feed supply, according to the CIAA.
