The Government has announced significant new investment in the next phase of research at the Dairy Processing Technology Centre (DPTC). The DPTC, which is hosted by the University of Limerick,
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Following a period of unprecedented change and upheaval in the manufacturing and supply chain sector over the past 18 months the organisers of The National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference
Greencore, a leading manufacturer of convenience foods in the UK, has outlined a new sustainability strategy which includes a range of pledges across the areas of sourcing, manufacturing, and community
Nestlé has explained its top priorities for Europe, Middle East, and North Africa to reach its 2050 net-zero climate goal. Nestlé revealed that nearly two-thirds of its total emissions are linked
Britvic has been recognised for the actions it is taking to understand and tackle climate change, work that has seen it engage with more than 300 of its suppliers around
Nestlé has announced that its popular Smarties brand is now using recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide. This represents a transition of 90% of the Smarties range, as 10% was previously
Coca-Cola European Partners, the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler, has joined EV100, a global initiative that brings together companies committed to accelerating the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and making
Unilever has announced a wide-ranging set of commitments and actions to help build a more equitable and inclusive society by raising living standards across its value chain, creating opportunities through
Potential developments in the highly innovative sweets & snacks categories reflect some of the key trends identified by Innova Market Insights in its Top Trends for 2021. Provenance, sustainably sourcing and
Leading sustainability consulting firm Quantis has launched geoFootprint, the first tool to use satellite imagery to visualize the environmental impact of crops on an interactive world map for smarter, science-driven
A £7 million investment in packaging equipment at Wellpark Brewery in Glasgow sees Tennent’s, Scotland’s favourite beer brand, well on its way to eradicating single use plastic from consumer packaging.
PepsiCo has announced plans to more than double its science-based climate goal, targeting an absolute reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by more than 40% by
Mars UK has announced a multi-year partnership with logistics leader DHL. The landmark project will see the construction of two state-of-the-art warehousing facilities and the creation of a world class
HKScan, the Nordic meat and food group, has set the goal of carbon neutrality of its own industrial production by the end of 2025 and carbon neutrality of the entire
As from February 2021, FrieslandCampina will be making PET bottles from 100% recycled PET (rPET). Because a PET bottle can only be recycled if the consumer has removed the label,
When it comes to cocoa and chocolate, sustainability is taking on increased importance, influencing consumers’ purchase decisions and their perceptions of the brands they buy. New research from Cargill finds
MAKEit, the EIT (European Institute for Innovation & Technology) Food project, has launched a new partner programme to accelerate research and development (R&D) innovation across food supply chains. The initiative
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is set to accelerate the decarbonisation of its business by reducing absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain – including scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions – by 30% by 2030 (vs 2019)** and setting a path to become
As a signatory of the UN ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ pledge, Nestlé is one of the first companies to share its detailed, time-bound plan and to do so ahead of schedule.
Arla Foods Ingredients has achieved CO2 savings of around 60,000 tonnes a year by using energy from biogas. Meanwhile, the company is investing in its dry blend lactose production capacity, helping
Diageo has announced a range of 25 bold and ambitious goals in its ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ plan, designed to make a positive impact on the world by 2030,
Britvic has appointed Tom Fiennes as the new Commercial Sustainability Director for Great Britain, as the company continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability. With over 25 years of FMCG experience, Tom
ADM, a global leader in nutrition and partner to the world’s leading consumer brands, has released its view on the
Nestlé UK and Ireland has joined forces with Plastic Energy, a major chemical recycling company, with the aim of developing
Kerry Group, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has announced that it aims to reach over two billion people
The European Federation of Bottled Waters (EFBW), representing the interests of natural mineral and spring water producers in Europe, has
PepsiCo has announced a new target to source 100% renewable electricity across all of its company owned and controlled operations
Coca-Cola in Western Europe has taken another important step on its journey to eliminating new virgin oil-based plastic as Coca-Cola
This summer, despite major operational obstructions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Heineken UK is rolling out its innovative 100%
Scottish craft brewer BrewDog has announced that it has taken the unprecedented step to become carbon negative, and that it
OSI Europe’s Operations Director and Head of Sustainability, Claire Donoghue, has been named Board Chair of the European Roundtable for
Diageo, maker of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness, has celebrated the conclusion of its highly ambitious 2020 Sustainability and Responsibility
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler, has taken an important step on its journey towards 100%
Diageo has announced that it has created the world’s first ever 100% plastic free paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from
A new report from the Capgemini Research Institute examines the impact sustainability has on consumer purchasing patterns and how well consumer
The UK’s food system is failing, putting the health of the population, and of the planet, at risk, according to
Carlsberg Group has held a topping-out ceremony at a new water recycling plant at its Fredericia brewery in Denmark. The
Danone has announced that its facility in Wexford, Ireland, is the first baby formula production site in the world to
Diageo has announced that its new Kentucky whiskey distillery in the US, which will distill Bulleit, is expected to be
Unilever has set out a new range of measures and commitments designed to improve the health of the planet by
PepsiCo has published its 2019 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress toward its sustainability goals and reaffirming the company’s agenda to help
Tetra Pak has reconfirmed its strategic priority in driving the sustainability transformation by setting an ambition for net zero emissions
Every year, consumers across Europe buy 17 million skyr buckets from Arla Foods. Now, the international dairy group is ready
Alvalle, the gazpachos brand owned by PepsiCo, has started operations at its new Spanish plant – ‘LaCocina de Alvalle’ –
EFBW, which represents European natural mineral and spring water producers, has joined “Close the Glass Loop” – the industry stewardship
Mondelēz International has announced that Philadelphia cream cheese sold in the UK and Europe is to be made with recycled
Starch Europe has welcomed the much anticipated publication of the European Commission’s EU Farm to Fork Strategy. Starch Europe and
Nespresso has launched the first coffee capsules made using 80% recycled aluminium. This is part of the company’s continued journey
The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive new Biodiversity Strategy to bring nature back into our lives and a Farm to Fork
Mondelēz International has published its 2019 Snacking Made Right Report, highlighting the company’s significant progress towards achieving its 2025 sustainable
A 10-year agreement with Danish company Better Energy will secure for Chr. Hansen Denmark green electricity from two brand new
UK-based sustainable packaging firm Frugalpac has secured additional funding of £2m as it prepares for the next stage of development.
McKinsey & Company Agriculture practice has released a new report examining the role of agriculture in climate change and how
Nestlé has announced a new wind farm partnership off the coast of North East England. The offshore farm, run by
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