Greenpeace has welcomed a pledge towards forest conservation from palm oil supplier Golden Agri-Resources Limited (GAR) which is aimed at “creating long-term sustainable growth for GAR and the palm oil industry”.
Analysing the carbon footprint of Kingsmill loaves has helped Allied Bakeries squeeze out additional cost savings that it would not have extracted through traditional continuous improvement techniques, its operations director has claimed.
BASF has obtained certification from the German Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV) for a new biodegradable adhesive used on flexible packaging applications like potato chips and chocolate wrappings.
Cargill Australia said a new multi-million dollar scheme to overhaul its waste water system at a beef processing plant could slash the facility’s carbon footprint by over 17 per cent.
Gas safety specialist Witt has updated its MAP packaging analyzer MAPY 4.0 to introduce mandatory data entry with the goal of improving quality information.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) under pressure could rise to the top in terms of alternatives to conventional heat treatments for liquids but must be used in unison with stress inducers such as modified atmosphere packaging and lower pH to render microbes ineffective...
Sourcing sustainable raw materials offers European savoury snack producers a “massive” business opportunity, according to environmental campaign group WWF.
NatureWorks said its Ingeo resins are the first polymer to be awarded four stars from the European renewable certification organisation Vincotte of Vilvoorde in Belgium.
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has criticised UK plans to introduce “clear and unambiguous country of origin labelling rules” for food products.
Improved traceability and greater consumer convenience are the benefits claimed for new laser etching technology which allows information to be marked indelibly on the surface of fruit and vegetables.
The appearance of an undesirable greenish hue on cooking oats and oat products may be related to leavening agents and the water used, say new results from the US.
Tapping into growing demand for foods with greener credentials, Kingsmill has become the first major bread brand to tackle lifecycle emissions by employing the Carbon Trust's carbon reduction label.
You can try your best to avoid it, but when it comes to measuring carbon footprint, almost everything we do these days, either as a business or individuals, is likely to have a negative impact on the environment.
Weight and packaging material are the key factors influencing the environmental impact of ambient food packaging systems, according to new research from German carton manufacturer SIG Combibloc.
Further signs that snack makers are delving deeper into green packaging initiatives with US behemoth PepsiCo attesting that by 2010 its SunChips brand will boast a 100 per cent compostable bag made from plant-based materials.
Efforts by snack manufacturers to improve their sustainability credentials continue with UK firm United Biscuits reporting "great progress" in its six-pronged sustainability blueprint launched last year.
A supplier of nitrogen gas generators with applications for food and beverage processing says it has updated its lower volume range of products to provide cost and space savings in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Mindful of its carbon footprint, Mey Selections is the first consumer goods company in Scotland to gain a carbon reduction label following data-mining efforts to pinpoint carbon emissions along the supply chain for its Scottish shortbread product.
The UK government needs to put more resources into promoting better environmental labelling on products and push harder on setting the standards for labelling schemes, claims a all-party group of politicians.
Witt has launched the latest generation of its cordless and handheld gas analysers, version 6.0 of its Oxybaby model, which is due to hit the market in a few weeks and could help extend a product’s shelf life.
Recyclable shrink sleeves for dairy product pots cut transport costs, improve printing flexibility and packing convenience, claims packaging specialist Chadwicks, based near Bury, UK.
Food firms are increasingly working to reduce their carbon footprint, reaping cost savings in the process and plugging into new business opportunities, says the UK's Carbon Trust.
Improving its green credentials, Walkers' crisps becomes the first company in the UK to retain a carbon reduction label, after cutting its carbon footprint by 7 per cent in two years.
US-based packaging firm International Tray Pads and Packaging, Inc. says using that its range of ‘S’ tray packaging pads results in a much lower carbon footprint than conventional products.
A UK-based refrigeration specialist says it is re-entering the
supply market for bulk plate freezing systems with a keen eye on
bringing greater automation and energy efficiency to its products.
US-based food producer Heinz has unveiled ambitious plans to reduce
its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent by 2015 by using energy
generated from potato peel.
Tetra Pak is stumping up €26m for an upgrade of its Italian
packaging materials plant that will significantly increase its
printing and lamination capacity, and boost the quality and speed
of its service.
United Biscuits, Tate & Lyle and Cadbury Schweppes presented
their carbon cutting methods at an industry event focused on
developing a greener supply chain.
A new range of resealable beverage cartons offers a more
environmentally friendly method of packaging high acid ambient
drinks like sport beverages and iced tea in a variety of sizes,
according to its manufacturer.
US-based Transfresh is planning to launch its berry preservation
systems on the Turkish market next month, a move the company hopes
will lead to the technology being used in high-end European
markets.
The UK's Carbon Trust is calling for companies to involve employees
in helping reduce carbon emissions, claiming that inclusive cost
effective schemes can save up to 20 per cent on energy bills.
UK seafood producer Young's has begun a programme of initiatives to
reduce the carbon footprint of its business, and is emphasising
that it is acutely aware of environmental concerns besides
sustainable sourcing of fish.
Mars will switch to a new lightweight jar for its Uncle Ben's sauce
brand produced at its factory in the Netherlands, after a
successful trial of the container.
In a sign that the UK's push to cut down on greenhouse gas
emissions is working, McCain Foods has announced it will install
wind turbines at its potato chip plant in the country.
In a bid to boost its green credentials, Cadbury Schweppes
yesterday unveiled a programme to cut down on its use of energy,
packaging and water in response to climate change.
Researchers from Taiwan are eying a combination of gelatin and
poly(-glutamic acid) (-PGA) for the encapsulation of lycopene from
tomato pulp waste, offering alternatives for the ingredient
increasingly in the consumer's eye.
A modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) sensor just introduced in the
UK market speeds up the process of testing that the correct mix of
gasses have been used in a product.
Eastman Chemical Co. has launched three new polyethylene
terephthalate (PET) resins that it claims offer better bottle
clarity along with reduced production costs.
