University of College London researchers have found that sulfuric acid, a critical chemical used in modern industrial society, is projected to dwindle. Its shortage can impact green technology advancement and threaten global food security. According to the study published in the Royal Geographical Society journal, The Geographical Journal, the global demand for sulfuric acid is expected to rise from 246 to 400 million tonnes by 2040 due to the intensive initiatives in agriculture and … [Read more...] about Study shows sulfuric acid shortage can halt green tech advancement and affect global food security
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Parkside lends sustainable packaging expertise to Innovate UK-funded mono-material project
UK-funded consortium developing a ground-breaking new mono-material for food contact packaging applications. The HiBarFilm2 consortium aims to build on the success seen in its feasibility study project (HiBarFilm) to continue the development of a mono-material film that offers the same barrier performance as the current multi-material packaging technology. This could dramatically increase the recyclability of these materials and add value. Current multi-material films are one of the most … [Read more...] about Parkside lends sustainable packaging expertise to Innovate UK-funded mono-material project
IFF Unveils Nourish Innovation Lab in Union Beach, New Jersey
State-of-the-art facility will allow IFF and customers to co-create, pilot forward-looking food and beverage solutions UNION BEACH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 2022-- IFF (NYSE: IFF) today announced the opening of its new Nourish Innovation Lab at the company’s Union Beach, New Jersey research and development center. In the state-of-the-art lab, scientists—including flavourists and food designers—will leverage tools, technologies, and ingredient expertise to offer customers full product … [Read more...] about IFF Unveils Nourish Innovation Lab in Union Beach, New Jersey
