All Food waste, by-products & circularity articles
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NewsNestlé-backed AI pilot cuts food waste and redistributes nearly 500,000 meals
Nestlé-backed AI pilot identifies surplus food in real time, helping manufacturers cut waste and redistribute nearly 500,000 meals.
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NewsDetecting trace pathogen levels does not always mean health risk, study finds
Researchers warn ultra-sensitive pathogen tests may trigger unnecessary recalls and food waste despite trace detections posing limited health risk.
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NewsMondelēz advances sustainable packaging goals with Cadbury Easter range
The Cadbury Easter packaging adopts recycled plastic and recyclable materials, marking another step towards reducing virgin plastic across seasonal confectionery ranges.
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NewsUniversity of Maine scientists develop plastic-free packaging using mushroom mycelium
The innovative mycelium coating delivers strong barrier performance while decomposing naturally, signalling a major step forward in sustainable food packaging development.
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NewsScientists develop sustainable food packaging from fish skin biofilm
Brazilian researchers create biodegradable, collagen-based packaging film from tambatinga fish skin, offering plastic alternative and adding value to aquaculture waste streams.
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NewsQueen Mary University of London develops handheld AI grape ripeness sensor for winemakers
Queen Mary University of London’s RipenAI handheld sensor gives winemakers instant grape ripeness data, improving harvest planning and quality.
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NewsTetra Pak invests €60m in new plant to develop sustainable paper-based packaging technology
The new Lund pilot facility will accelerate aluminium-free aseptic cartons, increasing renewable content, cutting carbon impact and supporting improved recycling for brands.
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NewsNotpla brings sustainable seaweed-based food packaging back to Imperial College London
Sustainable packaging innovator Notpla returns to its roots as Imperial College London adopts seaweed-based alternatives to single-use plastics on campus.
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NewsGlobal food waste costs surge as annual supply chain losses near $540 billion
New Avery Dennison research finds global food waste will hit $540 billion by 2026, draining a third of retail revenues and exposing costly supply chain blind spots.
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NewsAmcor backs Danish circular food packaging recycling project
Global packaging leader Amcor joins three-year project aiming to recycle household PE and PP into food-grade materials, supporting EU recycling targets and Denmark’s circular economy ambitions.
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NewsFungi fed on plant remnants produce high-quality protein to fortify plant-based diets
New study shows fungi grown on plant remnants produce high-quality protein to fortify plant-based diets and reduce nutrient deficiency risks.
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NewsTetra Pak launches world’s first aseptic paper-based barrier for juice packaging
Tetra Pak, in collaboration with Spanish drinks brand García Carrión, has launched the world’s first use of its aseptic paper-based barrier technology for juice packaging.
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NewsSingapore team develops two novel methods to enhance carob flavour in chocolate alternatives
Scientists in Singapore have developed two natural processing techniques that significantly improve carob flavour, offering manufacturers a climate-resilient alternative to cocoa.
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ArticlePanorama’s PFAS wake-up call: why the UK food industry must act now
The BBC Panorama episode on ‘forever chemicals’ has put PFAS contamination in UK food under the spotlight. Here’s why manufacturers can’t afford to ignore it.
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NewsGEA’s NiSoMate® becomes an essential compliance tool as EU waste directive comes into force
With the EU’s revised Waste Framework Directive now in effect, food and beverage manufacturers face new legal obligations to cut processing waste. GEA’s NiSoMate® delivers real-time, in-line quality control to help producers meet sustainability targets while reducing costly product losses.
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NewsWalmart and Avery Dennison launch RFID-enabled labels to boost food freshness
Walmart and Avery Dennison launch first-to-market RFID labelling in meat, bakery and deli to cut waste, improve freshness and boost efficiency.
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ArticleThe modern supply chain: building resilience in an era of disruption
Few industries feel disruption as sharply as food and beverage. In this expert feature, global supply chain influencer Maria Villablanca explores how digital transformation - from blockchain to AI - is driving greater food and beverage supply chain resilience, helping businesses build transparency, predict risk and safeguard production in an ...
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NewsMondelēz and Tesco trial Cadbury Heroes paper tubs in sustainable packaging push
Ahead of the festive season, Mondelēz and Tesco are trialling 300,000 Cadbury Heroes paper tubs in a major sustainable packaging initiative.
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NewsGlobal eco-friendly food packaging market set for rapid growth as demand for sustainable solutions rises
The global eco-friendly food packaging market is forecast to double in value by 2032, driven by rising demand for sustainable, recyclable and biodegradable materials across the food and beverage industry.
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NewsNew UC Davis tool helps industry upcycle food byproducts and reduce waste
A new UC Davis database catalogues agricultural leftovers like tomato skins and pistachio hulls, helping food innovators reduce waste and upcycle resources.