By Darren Milligan, Vice President / General Manager ASEAN at Avery Dennison Today’s generation has deemed single-use plastic packaging one of the necessary evils of our society, and justifiably so with the COVID-19 pandemic bringing to the fore our heavy reliance on this packaging material. We are undoubtedly facing a plastic pollution crisis. Southeast Asia alone generates a combined 31 million tonnes of plastic waste per year from six ASEAN member states. In particular, the … [Read more...] about Sustainability through innovation: how improving end-of-life treatment for single-use plastics reaffirms the F&B industry’s commitment to close the loop
Asia Food Journal
DRINKING IT ALL IN: Beverage Trends in Africa
Multiple factors shape the evolving beverage consumption patterns in Africa. African beverage trends are driven by innovation and culture, from the cherished rituals of traditional tea and coffee to the emerging popularity of carbonated soft drinks and fruit juices. Africa's beverage market is evolving rapidly, reflecting changing consumer preferences and the impact of various socio-economic factors. Smollan, representing some of the world’s most loved FMCG and commerce brands, gives … [Read more...] about DRINKING IT ALL IN: Beverage Trends in Africa
Nektium secures new CITES trade permits for Rhodiola rosea raw material
Spain’s authorities have certified the entirety of Nektium’s Rhodiolife® Rhodiola rosea inventory as CITES-compliant. The approval means the Las Palmas-based company now has permits in place to commercialise large volumes of Rhodiolife® for customers within the EU and worldwide, both directly and via its network of global distributors. In February, CITES incorporated Rhodiola spp. into Appendix II, its list of endangered species that are subject to international trade controls. On 20 May, … [Read more...] about Nektium secures new CITES trade permits for Rhodiola rosea raw material
