Asia Food Journal

Nomad Foods commits to reducing carbon footprint across value chain

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The U.N.’s Race To Zero is a global campaign that encourages world leaders, businesses and other key stakeholders to contribute to achieving a zero carbon society. One of the companies that have pledged to the cause is European frozen food producer Nomad Foods, which has set new emission reduction targets in accordance to the Science Based Targets Initiative. Nomad Foods is planning to reduce scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions per ton of product by 45% in 2025, and 25% in absolute … [Read more...] about Nomad Foods commits to reducing carbon footprint across value chain

Arla Foods Ingredients introduces protein bar innovation

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For global consumers, being able to indulge in their food cravings is of importance, despite these being technically bad for their health. Hence there is a demand for indulgent snacks that are healthy, functional, without scrimping on taste too. One of which is protein bars, with its industry expected to grow at CAGR of 6% from 2021 to 2025. This type of healthy indulgence features the peanut butter as a common ingredient, because of its tastiness. However, because of its soft nut butter … [Read more...] about Arla Foods Ingredients introduces protein bar innovation

Waddington jumpstarts local closed loop packaging in Ireland

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With sustainability and saving the environment as still the top priorities in the packaging industry, many nations are coordinating with local companies to make this happen. One such country that has kicked off a closed loop packaging system within their locality is Ireland, through the efforts of Waddington Europe. This thermoforming packaging company has partnered with Shabra to buy local food-grade recycled PET (rPET) and manufacture new products from these. rPET is sourced from tubs, … [Read more...] about Waddington jumpstarts local closed loop packaging in Ireland