A £22 million investment by ABP Food Group’s renewable division in a green energy plant will produce enough sustainable energy to power the equivalent of 12,000 homes. ABP’s renewables division,
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Coca-Cola HBC, a leading bottler of The Coca-Cola Company, was named sustainability leader in the beverage industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices assessment for a fourth consecutive year. Following
Coca-Cola European Partners has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the second year running. In total, 3,400 companies were evaluated for inclusion, with just 149 making
‘Sell by’, ‘Use by’, ‘Display until’, ‘Best before’, what do they all mean? Consumers around the world navigate a range of date labels on food products, and the resulting confusion
After years of research and development, Zeus have created the world’s first truly recyclable single-use disposable coffee cup. By effectively combining a fully recyclable plastic inner with a heat absorbing
In the heart of the English countryside, Springhill Farms makes the very most of agricultural waste. Upgraded biogas is injected into the national gas grid, while the carbon dioxide (CO2)
Kellogg Company has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, an independent validation of the important work the company is doing in the area of corporate responsibility.
Mars will invest approximately $1 billion in its Sustainable in a Generation Plan, which focuses on areas where the US-based group can impact change on some of the world’s biggest
A free waste management service that aims to get more food manufacturing businesses to recognise the cost and environmental benefits of baling and compacting waste is being launched. Wastesaving Audit
Edina, a leading supplier, installer and maintenance provider for combined heat and power (CHP), gas, and diesel generation solutions, has launched its newly redesigned website. The new Edina website (http://www.edina.eu) offers
One of the UK’s leading water re-use companies is celebrating 20 years in the industry. Aquabio Ltd – based in Worcester – was originally set up as a private business
Mondelēz International has published its 2016 Impact for Growth Progress Report. The report highlights how the world’s leading snacking company met several of its well-being targets ahead of schedule, further
EMCO Packaging has developed an advanced and highly sensitive data logger that collects environmental data actually from the inside of a food pack. It measures oxygen content, temperature, relative humidity
The Atritor Turbo Separator de-packaging system is designed to separate packaging from its contents, increasing product recovery and cutting back on waste. Coventry-based Atritor has supplied over 180 systems worldwide,
Advanced 3D modelling techniques and engineering innovation led Britvic to significantly reduce wastewater discharge, far exceeding their original targets. This modified system, built around existing technology and fully integrated with
By Francisco Pedrosa, National Clean Steam Specialist at Spirax Sarco While quality and purity of steam used in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries has been an important consideration for years,
In an increasingly regulated and safety-conscious market, legislations such as the EU Directive for Bottled Water 98/88/EC (1998) drives the beverage industry to meet ever more stringent standards of quality.
Greene King, the UK’s leading pub retailer and brewer, has announced a new target of zero waste sent to landfill by 2020 – the first pledge of its kind in
The Carlsberg Group has committed to eliminating carbon emissions and halving water usage at its breweries by 2030 as part of its new sustainability programme – Together Towards ZERO. An
Xergi is to deliver its largest biogas plant to date, which will supply Danish dairy company Arla Foods with green energy for the production of milk powder in Videbaek in
Amid growing concern about plastic litter, Keep Britain Tidy has teamed up with Harrogate Water in a joint campaign to promote greater recycling of plastic water bottles. It follows independent
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has launched a major renewable project, with all electricity generated by a brand new solar farm being used to support production of its famous brands at
Dawn Meats has become the first Irish food manufacturing company to achieve the coveted Business Working Responsibly Mark at its
In what is a first in Irish agri-business, Total Produce has partnered with Gallagher Brother Haulage to convert a fleet
Matthew Clark, a leading UK drinks distributor, has teamed up with Paragon to enhance its customer experience while minimising the
In a bid to reduce carbon emissions Diageo has teamed up with its suppliers to commission a new gas powered
Sustainable plastics manufacturer Aquapak Polymers Limited is helping food manufacturers (dis)-solve the issue of how to reduce its plastic packaging
Teagasc (the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority) recently hosted 20 EU experts in Galway for a 2-day meeting to
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC UK), has announced that leading UK paper cup manufacturer, Benders Papers
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland has announced the verification of Truly Grass Fed™ by the Non-GMO Project, North America’s most trusted seal
Dublin is one of seven European cities chosen to take part in an exciting pan-European TRiFOCAL project designed to reduce food
BIM, Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has launched a new certification standard to drive sustainability in the Irish Fishing Sector. The
The impact of climate change represents a significant opportunity for Ireland’s dairy Sector but also poses a threat, a special
CHEP has been named Supplier of the Year at the 2016 Premier Foods Awards. CHEP was singled out for bringing
Tetra Pak has pledged that by 2030, the greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations will be at least 40%
Nestlé has been recognised as a global leader in reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change across its supply chain.
The RSPO has published its 2016 RSPO Impact Report, providing a detailed look at RSPO’s sustainability efforts and outcomes from
Danone and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating the global transition to a circular economy.
Although a number of EU policies have the potential to combat food waste, their potential is not being exploited, according
One year after announcing its bold ambition to become carbon positive by 2030, Unilever has taken another significant step on
Arla Foods Ltd production facility is the most environmentally friendly dairy in the world. Situated outside Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, this ambitious
Water treatment has always been a major topic of interest for the food and beverage industry within the UK. The
Pentair Haffmans has won the 2016 UK AD & Biogas Award, hosted by the Anaerobic Digestion Association (ADBA), in the
Irish agri-tech business BHSL has agreed €13 million in sales of its pioneering manure-to-energy technology which is aimed at transforming
GEA has been awarded a contract by Mataura Valley Milk to construct a nutritional powders plant in McNab near to
The move towards sustainable food retailing shows no sign of slowing down, with consumers more aware of environmental issues than
Companies that clearly demonstrate the climate change credentials of their products could secure a competitive and commercial advantage, with two
Irish businesses are being called on to take action in helping to save the bees. The National Biodiversity Date Centre
Tetra Pak has expanded its Technical Services portfolio with the launch of a dry lubrication kit for packaging line conveyor
Avery Dennison has collaborated with partners throughout the supply chain namely Viridor and PET UK, to help Coca-Cola European Partners
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’s (RSPO) 14th Annual Roundtable Meeting (RT14) urged corporate leaders, NGOs, policy makers and academics
According to the latest figures from IRI, a leading provider of FMCG market intelligence and predictive, actionable insight, government targets to reduce
No food company deliberately creates unnecessary waste. However, the volume of food waste created over the festive period is typically
Knutsford-based Packaging Automation has been recognised for its green credentials after being selected as a winner of a new environmental
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