Sainsbury’s and Fairtrade ensure banana workers receive a fair living wage
Workers being paid a living wage is crucial to achieving a decent standard of living for all household members. Unfortunately, this is not the reality...
Tag : Sustainability
Start-Up Companies Using Insect Protein to Overcome Consumer Doubts
The food and beverage industry is showing a growing consensus on the need to diversify protein sources, with many turning to plant-based and insect proteins....
A.F. Blakemore embraces sustainability with introduction of new electric HGVs for deliveries
AF Blakemore, a leading convenience retail company, has recently made strides in reducing its environmental impact by introducing zero-emission vehicles to its fleet. These vehicles,...
Planetary’s Mission to Overcome the ‘Fermentation Bottleneck’
“Planetary’s mission is to overcome the ‘fermentation bottleneck’ in the food and beverage industry by unblocking the problem and advancing new, more ‘sustainable’ methods of...
Chr Hansen and Novozymes Merge Creating €3.7bn Biosolutions Powerhouse
In Denmark, the national business authority has officially registered Novonesis, marking the completed merger between enzyme and cultures suppliers Novozymes and Chr Hansen. The combined...
Getting rid of off-flavors in plant-based meat substitutes
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has joined forces with British multinational Unilever and Dutch university Wageningen University & Research (WUR) to address the widespread issue...
Cacao Fruit Gaining Popularity in Beers and Wines
The cocoa tree produces not only cocoa beans, but also cacao fruit. The cacao fruit originates from the cacao pod, from which cocoa beans and...
Solar Foods’ Solein Protein Used in Fazer Chocolate Snack Bar
In 2022, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) granted regulatory approval to Solar Foods’ Solein, a revolutionary protein produced from CO2, air, and electricity. Less than...
New Alliance Prioritizes Regulation and Sustainability in Food Packaging for a Sustainable Future
A global alliance of industry organizations has been established with the goal of reshaping regulations on food packaging to promote environmental sustainability. The non-profit Alliance...
Singapore receives novel food dossier from EU cultivated chicken start-up
The French cultivated chicken start-up, Vital Meat, could see its products achieve pre-marketing authorization in Singapore, following a recent submission for novel food regulatory approval...