Sustainability
Global Dairy Platform’s Nourish 2019
Nourish 2019, held in Chicago, US, welcomed speakers to share perspectives on the state of our planet and the role the global dairy community can play in creating a sustainable future.
Elopak pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Elopak has become one of the first companies in the world to formally pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions in line with the new criteria set by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Palsgaard achieves total carbon-neutral production
Emulsifiers producer, Palsgaard has reached its goal of total carbon-neutral production two years early.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Ingredients, Sustainability
Mexico dairy uses Ecolean packaging for its products
Ecolean has partnered with Alpura to add aseptic flexible packages to the Mexico-based dairy giant’s product line, making it the first company in Mexico to use Ecolean packages.
Wensleydale Creamery waste to be converted into energy
The Wensleydale Creamery has struck a deal to supply the waste whey from its cheese factory to a local bioenergy plant that produces enough renewable biogas to heat 4,000 homes.
Givaudan opens new flavours centre in Switzerland
Givaudan has opened its new Innovation Centre in Switzerland, aimed to accelerate its efforts in creating flavour and taste solutions for the food and beverage industries.
Ammerland’s improved results via exports
Ammerland dairy in Germany saw sales rise by 3.1% (€27.4 million) to €916.m in 2018.
First4Milk promotes importance of dairy
First Milk has announced the launch of its new responsible sourcing programme, First4Milk.
Sustainability project aims for net zero climate impact in US Dairy
The US dairy industry has organised an effort to address climate change, water quality, food security and other issues, according to the US Dairy Export Council president and CEO, Tom Vilsack Vilsack testified in Washington at a hearing on “climate change and the agricultural sector,” before the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. […]
Arla farmers join forces to increase UK bee populations
A group of farmers from the Arla Foods dairy co-operative have launched a trial initiative to help increase wild bee populations.
Land O’Lakes and Mars collaborate on pitch event for dairy farm sustainability
Land O’Lakes and Mars Wrigley have announced a new pitch event, calling for submissions of ideas, products and services to help farmers reduce on-farm greenhouse gas emissions.
SIG promotes recycling in Brazil
Carton packaging provider, SIG, has launched an initiative with social enterprise SO+MA House Brazil to promote recycling in the country.
Arla adds renewable packaging
By the end of the year, across six European countries, Arla is making 600 million fresh milk cartons renewable and 560 million yogurt pots recyclable, cutting 7,330 tonnes of carbon.
Milk & More invests in electric vehicles
Milk & More is set to become the largest operator of electric vehicles in the UK.