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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Kerry launches Food Waste Estimator to raise awareness of collective action to tackle global food security
Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has launched a unique tool to raise awareness of food loss and waste. It calls for collective action in tackling food security. Kerry’s Food Waste Estimator, which was announced to mark the UN International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction, allows consumers and manufacturers to quantify and understand the financial and environmental impact of reducing food waste in the food chain or the home. With the UN … [Read more...] about Kerry launches Food Waste Estimator to raise awareness of collective action to tackle global food security
True sustainability in food packaging
The mission to achieve a more sustainable global economy is still a top priority across various industries, even more so today as the world enters into the post-COVID-19 era. Campaigns set forth by the United Nations, the Paris Agreement and the most recently concluded COP 26 Conference have all announced initiatives as a response to the climate crisis. These include ambitious sustainability targets such as limiting global warming to 1.5°C and lowering carbon footprint across … [Read more...] about True sustainability in food packaging
