by Richard Parmee An estimated 40 percent of all food produced in the world goes to waste – amounting to £2.5 billion tonnes every year at a cost of around $1 trillion, on top of the environmental impacts. So, it's no surprise that some of the latest production-line technology is focused on helping food processors avoid wasting food – and money. Airtight packaging has a key role to play in the drive to reduce food waste – helping products stay fresh for as long as possible. But … [Read more...] about A new look at food packaging to reduce waste
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Animal Nutrition Summit puts the spotlight on young animal nutrition, digital technologies as key to farmer prosperity
Connecting farmers, producers, customers, and consumers in support of the future of the swine industry, Cargill Philippines, along with the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc (NatFed) and Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines (ProPork), held the Animal Nutrition Summit at Solaire Resort and Casino. The summit, themed "Feeding the Future," included a range of presentations and panel discussions on subjects such as animal nutrition, disease management, and digital … [Read more...] about Animal Nutrition Summit puts the spotlight on young animal nutrition, digital technologies as key to farmer prosperity
New consumer survey reveals demand for scientifically proven prebiotics
When it comes to buying functional foods with prebiotics, product efficacy, and proven claims are the most important consumer purchase motivators. This is according to a new global survey commissioned by the market research company FMCG Gurus, a close strategic partner of BENEO, with 10,000 consumers in 10 countries.i Demand for proven prebiotics Looking at the expectations of respondents who already buy prebiotics, the research shows that they want products that deliver … [Read more...] about New consumer survey reveals demand for scientifically proven prebiotics
