NEXTLOOPP, the revolutionary recycling project by Nextek Limited has recently been awarded the Best Sustainable Packaging Innovation during Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards. They have released results of their tracer-based sorting trials which were done in TOMRA in September 2021. At maximum production speed, the equipment was able to sort food-grade plastic packaging waste at 99.9% sorting purity. The machine was not only able to identify food packaging from non-food types, but it … [Read more...] about NEXTLOOPP wins award for Best Sustainable Packaging Innovation
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Creatus Biosciences to commercialize xylitol bioproduction
There is a growing demand for xylitol due to global campaigns that fight obesity and protect children’s oral health. This natural sweetener is a great replacement to high-fructose corn syrup and sugar. It features anti-microbial and anti-cavity properties, low glycemic levels and reduces overall calories of a food or beverage product. To meet the needs of the market, Canada-based Creatus Biosciences has signed a purchase agreement with Virdia to take charge of the end-to-end production of … [Read more...] about Creatus Biosciences to commercialize xylitol bioproduction
CP Kelco launches new pectin solution for salted buttermilk
Salted buttermilk is a staple drink in India. It is made with yogurt, spices and herbs and is known for aiding digestion and cooling down your body after a heavy meal. Although consumers prefer its salty taste, the high salt content gives it a gritty mouthfeel and leads to protein aggregation. To address this issue natural ingredients provider CP Kelco has produced the GENU® Pectin YM-SAL 200. This product is a stabilising solution created from citrus peels that are sustainably sourced. … [Read more...] about CP Kelco launches new pectin solution for salted buttermilk