Sustainability

Meredian 2014 scale up of PHA polymer

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Full PHA capacity by Q2 2014, says Meredian

By Joseph James Whitworth

Full capacity will be achieved by the second quarter of 2014, according to Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) producer Meredian.

Donna Dempsey from AMERIPEN talks to FPD

DISPATCHES FROM PACK EXPO

AMERIPEN focus on packaging recovery and sustainability

By Dan Stanton

The president of the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment (AMERIPEN) told FoodProductionDaily.com that while packaging recovery is improving, more can be done.

Why there is great urgency for sustainability in palm oil

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Why there is great urgency for sustainability in palm oil

By Darrel Webber, secretary general of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil

Increasing global consumption of palm oil poses serious sustainability challenges and raises questions about leading consumer nations’ responsibility in managing the footprint of its global supply chain. 

Companies increasingly see sustainable supply as a future risk to business

Sustainable supply seen as emerging future risk for food companies

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Food safety, quality and financial issues are considered the top three risks to business for most food companies, but sustainable supply is emerging as a growing area of concern, according to a new survey from DNV Business Assurance.

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Blommer predicts looming cocoa supply crisis

By Oliver Nieburg

Demand for cocoa is expected to climb 30% in the next 10 years creating a 25% shortage of current supply, according to North American cocoa processor and chocolate ingredients supplier Blommer Chocolate Company.

Challenges and benefits of implementing a sustainable supply chain

Special Edition: Sustainable Supply Chain

Challenges and benefits of implementing a sustainable supply chain

By Rory Harrington

The incorporation of sustainability throughout the supply chain involves constant innovation, commitment from company leadership and a realization that it is an indefinite process, said Datamonitor.

Bioplastics award for Amcor

Bioplastics award for Amcor

Multi-national packaging company Amcor Flexibles has won the 2008 Bioplastics Award in the category Best Bioplastics Application – Packaging for its NaturePlus compostable film used to pack Sainsbury's SO Organic Wild Rocket salad.

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