All Food waste, by-products & circularity articles – Page 4
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NewsToo Good To Go distribute 100,000 surplus food parcels in just four months
Too Good To Go and CEVA Logistics have reached a major milestone, successfully distributing 100,000 surplus food parcels in just four months, helping to reduce food waste and support sustainable manufacturing practices across the UK and Europe.
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ArticleLeftover challenges: the current state of PFAS in food packaging
PFAS have been used in food packaging for decades, but their harmful effects are prompting stricter regulations. Gaps remain in addressing recycled materials and contamination. By Anna Soehl and Rebecca Fuoco, Green Science Policy Institute.
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NewsTurning blooms into ingredients: how ultrasound is repurposing edible flowers
New research from the University of Georgia reveals how ultrasound technology can transform unsold flowers into sustainable, nutrient-rich food ingredients, reducing waste.
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NewsNew mercury-reducing packaging solution sets a safer standard for canned tuna
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a packaging solution that reduces mercury content in canned tuna by 35 percent.
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NewsWRAP and IFWC launch WRAP EU to fight food waste in Europe
The newly formed WRAP EU aims to tackle food waste, promote circular living and reform food systems across Europe’s hospitality sector.
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NewsNew study confirms Irish potato famine pathogen originated in the Andes
Groundbreaking new research identifies the Andes as the origin of the Irish potato famine pathogen, reshaping efforts to combat crop diseases.
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NewsSainsbury’s avocado packaging switch to save 20 million pieces of plastic annually
The switch to bamboo and paper packaging will help reduce plastic waste and contribute towards the supermarket's wider sustainability goals.
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NewsUS States struggle to curb food waste despite national targets
Despite ambitious federal goals, state-level policies are failing to address the growing challenge of food waste in the US, according to a new study.
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Podcast
Episode 68: The 2024 Roundup
In this final episode of 2024, Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell provides a quick roundup of the biggest industry stories and talking points of the past year.
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Podcast
Episode 67: How digital tools are transforming food safety and compliance with Avery Dennison
In this week’s episode, Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell sits down with Julie Vargas, Vice President and General Manager of Identification Solutions at Avery Dennison to discuss the digital tools which are helping reshape food safety and compliance.
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ArticleNew Food Issue 3 2024
Discover the latest advancements in food technology with New Food Issue 3 of 2024. From AI and blockchain to food safety and sustainability in brewing and dairy.
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NewsAldi’s new sustainable beers give surplus bread and fruit a second life
The supermarket chain is making strides in tackling food waste with a new line of beers crafted from surplus food items.
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Podcast
Episode 62: Tackling the global food waste crisis with Too Good To Go
In this latest episode of Food to Go, Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell sits down with Sophie Trueman from Too Good To Go to discuss the importance of tackling food waste across the entire supply chain—from manufacturers to retailers and consumers.
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NewsToo Good To Go launches ‘Parcels’ to tackle food waste at manufacturing stage
Too Good To Go’s new service aims to reduce surplus food waste by connecting FMCG brands directly with UK consumers.
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NewsArla Foods Ingredients unveils acid whey upcycling concept to solve dairy sustainability challenge
Arla Foods Ingredients unveils an innovative solution to upcycle acid whey, turning dairy waste into nutritious, sustainable food products.
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OpinionGrub forgotten
Dr Clive Black reflects on the plight of the UK food industry and its ever stymied position at the back of the priority queue.
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NewsCould onion skins be the future of sustainable packaging?
A Scottish startup is developing sustainable packaging made from onion skins, offering a plastic alternative and reducing waste in the process.
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NewsRevolutionary shelf life-extending packaging technology under trial across four continents
UK-based OSY Group is piloting its innovative antimicrobial packaging technology across multiple global markets.
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NewsHow UKHarvest's Nourish Hub is tackling food waste and food poverty
A community hub in West London, established to address food poverty and social isolation, has received positive feedback from residents and volunteers.
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Podcast
Episode 57: Tackling food insecurity
In the latest episode of Food to Go, Leah Hockley is joined by Erika Thiem, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Feeding America, to discuss how the nationwide network of food banks, food pantries and local meal programmes are enabling better access to food for consumers across the US that are ...