Sustainability
Epiros reduces plastic and waste brine in new packaging design
With the new, environmentally friendly packaging, Epiros achieves a 15% reduction in plastic, the reduction of discarded brine by 34% and atmospheric pollutants by 3.6%, compared to the previous packaging of the products.
GEA makes improvements towards eco-friendly manufacturing at its sites in India
GEA enhances sustainability at its Bengaluru and Vadodara sites in India with solar power, cutting 900 tonnes of CO2 annually, supporting GEA’s Climate Transition Plan 2040.
Lloyds Banking Group champions farmer-focused ESG investment
Lloyds Banking Group held a panel event with Cambridge Judge Business School, focusing on how environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments can support sustainable agriculture, identifying the benefits for UK farmers.
Tetra Pak unveils new “Factory Sustainable Solutions” approach to help reduce energy and water consumption
A new offer within Tetra Pak’s broader sustainability portfolio, the ‘Factory Sustainable Solutions’ business offers Food and Beverage (F&B) producers a tailored blend of state-of-the-art technologies and leading plant integration capabilities.
New trials reveal 19% increase in milk solids with Cogent Ecofeed genetics
Three-year collaborative research project between Cogent Breeding and Kite Consulting on four commercial dairy farms proves valuable role of genetics in feed efficiency, profitability and sustainability.
New report shows move to sustainable packaging solutions in the FMCG sector is too slow
More ambitious recycling targets, greater investment and R&D collaboration are key to speeding up implementation of new material technologies.
Clean Energy and Maas Energy Works to build 9 RNG dairy production facilities
The nine projects, each subject to finalizing diligence before beginning construction, are expected to be completed in 2026 and will produce up to an estimated 4 million gallons annually of ultra-clean RNG, a negative carbon-intensity transportation fuel.
adapa Group expands range of recyclable packaging
Designed for recycling with the PPWR in mind – the PE-based flowpack portfolio of adapa Group.
Tetra Pak commits to value chain action for nature ahead of International Day of Biodiversity
Ahead of the United Nation’s International Day of Biodiversity on 22 May, Tetra Pak has announced the launch of its ‘Approach to Nature’ – a comprehensive framework that defines the company’s contribution to halting and reversing nature loss and enhancing water security.
Tetra Pak launches homogeniser range with lower carbon footprint
Tetra Pak has announced the expansion of its homogeniser portfolio, offering machines with Outokumpu Circle Green stainless steel, a material that boasts a carbon footprint up to 93% lower when compared to the global industry average for stainless steel.
Makers of Cornish Yarg receive The King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development
Lynher Dairies, makers of the iconic Cornish Yarg cheese and the World Champion cheese Cornish Kern, has received The King’s Award for Enterprise for outstanding achievement in Sustainable Development.
Dairy is more sustainable than plant-based, says Global Dairy Platform research
The sustainability of dairy milk versus plant-based beverages has been a consistent conversation in scientific circles, and the April edition in the Global Dairy Platform (a co-founder of the P2DNZ initiative) Perspective Paper Series explores the topic with findings from a recent study.
GB dairy farmers set to save tonnes of carbon with bio-tech
As part of its wider sustainability initiative, Leprino Foods, the world’s largest mozzarella cheese maker, is investing in biological technology that is on course to save a nearly 4,000t of CO2 annually on producers’ farms.
The time for green is now
Ongoing sustainability action needs urgent government input, says Rasmus Mortensen, chief vision officer at Lyras