As part of a $400 million investment, Jim Beam’s Boston, KY facility will increase capacity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, will invest more than $400 million to expand production at its Booker Noe distillery in Boston, KY, which produces Jim Beam®. This expansion will increase capacity by 50 percent, while reducing the distillery’s greenhouse gas emissions by the same percentage through the use of anaerobic digestors that will … [Read more...] about Beam Suntory Unveils Renewable Energy-Powered Jim Beam Expansion
Proseal to Focus on Sustainability
Proseal’s ability to deliver fast, efficient, and reliable tray sealing solutions for the fresh produce sector, while helping growers and processors meet their sustainability goals and commitments will be the central theme of the company’s participation at this year’s Fruit Attraction exhibition. Proseal has been at the forefront of introducing new recyclable and compostable trays and film alternatives to plastic. Recent introductions have included the Stackpack, a premium, craft-board … [Read more...] about Proseal to Focus on Sustainability
New lactic acid bacteria create natural sweetness in yoghurt
Researchers at DTU have developed a yoghurt bacterium, which can cleave lactose in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. This makes it possible to create natural sweetness in yoghurt with less added sugar. Yoghurt without added sugar is a relatively sour experience. Often fruit or berries are added to improve taste, and sugar or sweeteners are added to increase sweetness. However, consumers are increasingly demanding natural foods with less added sugar. To meet this demand researchers … [Read more...] about New lactic acid bacteria create natural sweetness in yoghurt
