By Cath Isabedra Behind the well-stocked shelves and seemingly seamless supply chains, the global food system is facing a quiet crisis. In 2024, food recalls surged dramatically, largely due to preventable bacterial contamination. It’s no longer surprising that consumers are asking harder questions, regulators are tightening their grip, and companies are waking up to the reality that the status quo is no longer good enough. The real question isn’t whether food safety can be improved … [Read more...] about The hidden fragility of food safety — and the urgency to reinvent the system
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Climate goals consistently implemented: KHS driving cut in carbon emissions
With its ambitious climate protection strategy, the KHS Group is steadily driving the reduction in its carbon emissions. One key milestone here is its recent validation by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). On this basis, the company is now implementing specific measures to cut emissions. Following confirmation by the SBTi of the climate goals it shares with parent company Salzgitter AG, the Dortmund systems supplier has set itself a number of ambitious targets. For example, it has … [Read more...] about Climate goals consistently implemented: KHS driving cut in carbon emissions
Organics recycling – Combating climate change
Most households and individuals struggle to understand how they can meaningfully contribute to easing the impacts of climate change in their everyday lives. The majority of us need our cars, and the need for electricity in our homes cannot easily be substituted. But there is a simple and very effective way to combat climate change that we can all do right now, and many of us already do: recycle your organics in your green bin. For many households, that might be garden organics (GO), but for … [Read more...] about Organics recycling – Combating climate change
