According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, more than 18 million tonnes of cheese are produced worldwide, generating around 180 million litres of whey each year. Major cheese companies can recover the valuable nutritional properties of whey by implementing recovery processes, but small artisanal cheese factories, which represent a significant part of the industry, cannot afford this equipment, and their whey ends up as waste, which is hazardous if disposed of in … [Read more...] about Project to turn whey into coatings that extend cheese shelf life by 25%-50% and to provide probiotic ingredients for animal feed
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ESSNA invites the sports and active nutrition industry to share its views on forthcoming EU nutritional labelling requirements
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has released a questionnaire to gather the sports and active nutrition industry’s expert views on the impact of the EU’s forthcoming mandatory front-of-pack nutritional labelling (FOPNL) scheme. The survey will collect evidence on the current use of FOPNL schemes across the sector and any challenges faced by the industry ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s legislative proposal on the … [Read more...] about ESSNA invites the sports and active nutrition industry to share its views on forthcoming EU nutritional labelling requirements
Healthy Farm-to-Snack Brand Lecka Is First Mover With Sustainable Packaging In Singapore
The Vietnam-based healthy snack brand Lecka has successfully launched in Singapore to support Singaporeans who want to live healthy and eco-friendly life. Lecka expands to Singapore, starting with its range of natural energy bars packaged in biodegradable and compostable material. In collaboration with its distributor Smart Snacks, Lecka has partnered with various forward-looking corporations, e.g., Google, DBS Bank and WeWork, to serve its healthy snacks to improve overall employee … [Read more...] about Healthy Farm-to-Snack Brand Lecka Is First Mover With Sustainable Packaging In Singapore
