The Coca-Cola Company in Western Europe and Coca-Cola European Partners have launched their first ever joint Sustainability Action Plan for Western Europe – ‘This is Forward’ – with ambitious new
Environment
Worcester-based Aquabio Ltd – in conjunction with Bakkavor – has been awarded the inaugural Water Reuse Europe award for the Most Innovative Water Reuse Scheme at the association’s recent annual
Emmi, the Swiss and international dairy group, has committed to reducing its CO2 emissions by 25 % by 2020. As an initial measure, the company converted all its Swiss sites to sustainable
Nestlé Waters will strengthen its collaboration with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) to certify 20 factories by 2020. The company has already certified four Nestlé Waters bottling facilities in
Irish biscuit manufacturer East Coast Bakehouse has achieved Origin Green membership. To achieve Origin Green accreditation, East Coast Bakehouse had to show sustainability timelines and targets, which were then verified to
Frugalpac, creators of the first recyclable coffee cup, continues its mission to make significant improvements in the recycling rates of everyday packaging, with the launch of the Frugal Carton. Launching
Nestlé has been recognized as a global leader for its response to climate change, again earning a place in the annual CDP Climate A List. Nestlé is among just 5
Making Europe’s production, consumption and trade in food environmentally sustainable is possible, but it will require a major shift in public attitudes, policies and knowledge and seizing current opportunities for
By Martin Kunz, EMEA Segment Leader, Industry with Xylem’s Applied Water Systems business Only 2.5 percent of the world’s water is fresh water, and of that, only one percent is
A £22 million investment by ABP Food Group’s renewable division in a green energy plant will produce enough sustainable energy to power the equivalent of 12,000 homes. ABP’s renewables division,
Coca-Cola HBC, a leading bottler of The Coca-Cola Company, was named sustainability leader in the beverage industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices assessment for a fourth consecutive year. Following
Coca-Cola European Partners has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the second year running. In total, 3,400 companies were evaluated for inclusion, with just 149 making
‘Sell by’, ‘Use by’, ‘Display until’, ‘Best before’, what do they all mean? Consumers around the world navigate a range of date labels on food products, and the resulting confusion
After years of research and development, Zeus have created the world’s first truly recyclable single-use disposable coffee cup. By effectively combining a fully recyclable plastic inner with a heat absorbing
In the heart of the English countryside, Springhill Farms makes the very most of agricultural waste. Upgraded biogas is injected into the national gas grid, while the carbon dioxide (CO2)
Kellogg Company has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, an independent validation of the important work the company is doing in the area of corporate responsibility.
Mars will invest approximately $1 billion in its Sustainable in a Generation Plan, which focuses on areas where the US-based group can impact change on some of the world’s biggest
A free waste management service that aims to get more food manufacturing businesses to recognise the cost and environmental benefits of baling and compacting waste is being launched. Wastesaving Audit
Edina, a leading supplier, installer and maintenance provider for combined heat and power (CHP), gas, and diesel generation solutions, has launched its newly redesigned website. The new Edina website (http://www.edina.eu) offers
One of the UK’s leading water re-use companies is celebrating 20 years in the industry. Aquabio Ltd – based in Worcester – was originally set up as a private business
Mondelēz International has published its 2016 Impact for Growth Progress Report. The report highlights how the world’s leading snacking company met several of its well-being targets ahead of schedule, further
EMCO Packaging has developed an advanced and highly sensitive data logger that collects environmental data actually from the inside of a food pack. It measures oxygen content, temperature, relative humidity
The Atritor Turbo Separator de-packaging system is designed to separate packaging from its contents, increasing product recovery and cutting back
Advanced 3D modelling techniques and engineering innovation led Britvic to significantly reduce wastewater discharge, far exceeding their original targets. This
By Francisco Pedrosa, National Clean Steam Specialist at Spirax Sarco While quality and purity of steam used in the pharmaceutical
In an increasingly regulated and safety-conscious market, legislations such as the EU Directive for Bottled Water 98/88/EC (1998) drives the
Greene King, the UK’s leading pub retailer and brewer, has announced a new target of zero waste sent to landfill
The Carlsberg Group has committed to eliminating carbon emissions and halving water usage at its breweries by 2030 as part
Xergi is to deliver its largest biogas plant to date, which will supply Danish dairy company Arla Foods with green
Amid growing concern about plastic litter, Keep Britain Tidy has teamed up with Harrogate Water in a joint campaign to
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has launched a major renewable project, with all electricity generated by a brand new solar farm
Dawn Meats has become the first Irish food manufacturing company to achieve the coveted Business Working Responsibly Mark at its
In what is a first in Irish agri-business, Total Produce has partnered with Gallagher Brother Haulage to convert a fleet
Matthew Clark, a leading UK drinks distributor, has teamed up with Paragon to enhance its customer experience while minimising the
In a bid to reduce carbon emissions Diageo has teamed up with its suppliers to commission a new gas powered
Sustainable plastics manufacturer Aquapak Polymers Limited is helping food manufacturers (dis)-solve the issue of how to reduce its plastic packaging
Teagasc (the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority) recently hosted 20 EU experts in Galway for a 2-day meeting to
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC UK), has announced that leading UK paper cup manufacturer, Benders Papers
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland has announced the verification of Truly Grass Fed™ by the Non-GMO Project, North America’s most trusted seal
Dublin is one of seven European cities chosen to take part in an exciting pan-European TRiFOCAL project designed to reduce food
BIM, Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has launched a new certification standard to drive sustainability in the Irish Fishing Sector. The
The impact of climate change represents a significant opportunity for Ireland’s dairy Sector but also poses a threat, a special
CHEP has been named Supplier of the Year at the 2016 Premier Foods Awards. CHEP was singled out for bringing
Tetra Pak has pledged that by 2030, the greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations will be at least 40%
Nestlé has been recognised as a global leader in reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change across its supply chain.
The RSPO has published its 2016 RSPO Impact Report, providing a detailed look at RSPO’s sustainability efforts and outcomes from
Danone and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating the global transition to a circular economy.
Although a number of EU policies have the potential to combat food waste, their potential is not being exploited, according
One year after announcing its bold ambition to become carbon positive by 2030, Unilever has taken another significant step on
Arla Foods Ltd production facility is the most environmentally friendly dairy in the world. Situated outside Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, this ambitious
Water treatment has always been a major topic of interest for the food and beverage industry within the UK. The
Pentair Haffmans has won the 2016 UK AD & Biogas Award, hosted by the Anaerobic Digestion Association (ADBA), in the
Irish agri-tech business BHSL has agreed €13 million in sales of its pioneering manure-to-energy technology which is aimed at transforming
GEA has been awarded a contract by Mataura Valley Milk to construct a nutritional powders plant in McNab near to
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