Agriculture & Food
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Mondi unveils Grow&Go packaging solutions for farm-to-shelf products
UK – Global leader in packaging and paper, Mondi has developed a range of fit-for-purpose packaging solutions, Grow&Go, to transport fresh produce from farm-to-shelf-to-home safely…
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Beer giant Carlsberg to conduct large-scale trial of its fiber beer bottle across Europe
EUROPE – Carlsberg Group has revealed the trial of its new Fibre Bottle, putting the bio-based and fully recyclable beer bottle into the hands of…
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Harvard University and Rutgers introduce plant-based food wrap designed to replace plastics
USA – Harvard University and Rutgers scientists have developed biodegradable, spray-on food coating to protect foods against pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms and transportation damage. The…
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Loblaw plans single-use plastic shopping bags clearance from its stores by early 2023
CANADA – Canadian food and pharmacy company Loblaw Companies Ltd. (L.TO) has announced plans to eliminate all single-use plastic shopping bags by the end of…
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Pactiv Evergreen introduces new tamper-proof foodservice cartons
USA – US-based manufacturer and distributor of food packaging and foodservice products, Pactiv Evergreen has introduced its new Tamper Evident Fry Cartons that provide a…
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Eurogerm USA merges with KB Ingredients to expand operations in North America
NORTH AMERICA – Eurogerm is strengthening its presence in North America with the creation of Eurogerm KB LLC, a merger of Eurogerm USA and KB…
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CP Foods adopts 3R approach for sustainable egg packaging in Thailand
THAILAND – Thai agro-industrial company Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company (CP Foods) has adopted the Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R) approach to making its egg…
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Absolut Company partners Blue Ocean Closures to drive sustainability in vodka packaging
SWEDEN – Absolut Company, the maker of one of the world’s leading premium vodka, has announced a partnership with Swedish start-up Blue Ocean Closures (BOC)…
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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa partners with Namibia Polymer Recyclers to establish PET flaking plant
NAMIBIA – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has signed an investment agreement with Namibia Polymer Recyclers (NPR), to set up a plastic recycling plant in the…
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Earls Restaurant partners with Reusables.com for zero-waste takeout
CANADA – North American restaurant chain Earls Restaurant Group has partnered with Vancouver-based Reusables.com to launch a zero-waste takeaway initiative. Starting first at the Earls…