Palm oil is one of the most widely used vegetable oils globally, found in countless products from food to cosmetics. However, its production has been linked to significant environmental and ethical concerns, including deforestation, habitat destruction, and human rights violations.…
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The Riceland Sustainability Team and its Carbon Ready Program have received the 2024 USA Rice Sustainability Award. The award was given to the Riceland Sustainability team at the USA Rice Outlook Conference in Little Rock, Ark. Adam Shea, vice president…
Berry Global’s European Flexibles division has reported a significant 36% year-on-year increase in the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyethylene (PE) plastic across its industrial, consumer (non-contact sensitive), and agricultural film products. This achievement reflects Berry’s dedication to driving sustainable…
Siegwerk has introduced a New Business Partner Code of Conduct to Strengthen Ethical and Sustainable Practices. Siegwerk’s comprehensive Code underscores its unwavering commitment to human rights, environmental stewardship, and ethical business practices. As a family-owned business with two centuries of…
ALPLA has been awarded a gold medal by EcoVadis. The award recognizes the company’s overall high level of sustainability maturity, as well as the numerous internal sustainability developments that have taken place in recent years. Reliable sustainability rating EcoVadis is…
Consumers the world over have an aversion to wasting food, especially meat, bread and baked goods. This is the conclusion from Kerry’s Left on the Shelf proprietary study that examined global public attitudes to food waste by surveying more than…
Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, hosted its third annual pitch event, which focuses to position the company as the strategic partner of choice for the most promising innovators working towards a better food system. Twelve companies…
GEA is all set to take a decisive step towards sustainability by implementing and expanding solar power at its sites in Bengaluru and Vadodara, India. This initiative underscores GEA’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint and move towards greener production…
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. a global leader in post-harvest solutions for fresh produce, has recently announced Kent Shoemaker to its Board of Directors and appointed him Chairman of the Board. “As we continue to expand our products and services for additional…
Global leader in climate and energy solutions, Danfoss India has yet again reaffirmed its commitment to environmental stewardship in honour of World Environment Day with a series of impactful activities aimed at promoting sustainability and fostering a greener planet. The…
Nektium has recently obtained a BioTrade permit from South Africa’s Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment allowing them to source honeybush in accoradance with the Nagoya Protocol. This international legal framework, effective since 2014, promotes biodiversity and sharing benefits…
The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, renowned for its swift production cycles and rapid market turnovers is undergoing a notable transformation with a collective commitment towards promoting sustainable practices. Traditionally characterized by its focus on convenience, affordability, and mass consumption,…
UFlex Limited has recently entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Amplus Phoenix Private Limited to source renewable power under a group captive power policy. The plant will provide solar power to the Packaging Films manufacturing plant of…
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has, in recognition of Earth Day 2024, taken another noteworthy step towards strengthening environmental stewardship by launching a significant waste and plastic pollution reduction initiative at its headquarters in Hyderabad.…
Alfa Laval has recently introduced the Life-cycle Assessment Solution, which is an innovative software service based on the strategic importance of sustainability. It will help Alfa Laval’s food and beverage customers to specify necessary data demonstrating their environmental impact and…