Sustainability
Working with the environment
British cheese maker Wyke Farms’ study showed its carbon footprint was much lower than either the UK or the world average, but what did it do about its flatulating cows?
Eating Somerset Cheddar could reduce carbon footprint
Wyke Farms’ ‘Net Positive Farming’ sustainability study finds that eating cheddar from Somerset could cut consumers’ cheese consumption carbon footprint by 55%.
Arla collecting data in pilot programme
Arla Foods has taken two concrete steps to gain more insights on how the dairy industry can contribute to renewable, agricultural methods to improve soil biology, carbon binding, water quality & biodiversity.
Leading dairy companies among first to support new Pathways to Dairy Net Zero initiative
The new initiative, aiming to accelerate climate change action and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the dairy sector, is already backed by organisations representing approximately 30% of global milk production.
DSM announces food system commitments for a healthier future
Royal DSM has announced a series of new quantifiable commitments aimed to address urgent societal and environmental challenges linked to how the world produces and consumes food by 2030.
Tetra Pak releases 22nd annual sustainability report
From exceeding its climate goals to being recognised as a leader by CDP for the fifth year running for environmental transparency and action, the report reflects on the company’s 2020 achievements and commitments moving forward.
First Milk invests in Agricarbon
First Milk has invested in soil carbon measurement company, Agricarbon, acquiring a 5% stake in the business.
Elopak announces launch of Pure-Pak eSense
The new Pure-Pak eSense is the same shape as the consumer friendly Pure-Pak Sense Aseptic carton, with the ‘e’ standing for eco-friendly.
How big the carbon footprint is
Arla UK’s report on carbon footprint data from 2,000 farms in the UK makes for heartening reading for us in the industry. That being said, there is so much work to be done globally.
Arla UK report on sustainable dairy highlights action focus areas for farmers
Arla UK has launched a new report revealing carbon footprint data from almost 2,000 dairy farms and the steps being taken to reduce farm emissions by 30% by 2030.
Comparing milk and diesel in Germany
In Germany, the Milk Dialogue initiative has had a podium discussion about the topic, “Is Milk the New Diesel?”, working out the parallels and differences with an online audience.
Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2021 open for entries
Fi Europe combined with Hi Europe, the world’s leading F&B ingredients show, will once again this year recognise outstanding achievements in the industry.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, End products, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Mondelēz International moves to recyclable packaging for Dairylea and Philadelphia brands
Both brands will use clear OPRL labelling – the most recognised recycling label in the UK.
Carbon capture with Andechser
With the initiative ‘KlimaBauern’ (Climatic farmers), Andechser Dairy Scheitz has launched a project that contributes directly in Germany to avoid release and binding of carbon.