dsm-firmenich, a leading innovator in nutrition, health, and beauty, begins construction on a new, state-of-the-art production facility in Parma, Italy. Scheduled to be completed in Q1 2027, the new site will significantly expand the company’s capabilities in concentrated powder flavors, reaction flavors, culinary blends, and functional blends – and will create more than 100 jobs. This marks a key milestone in the Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) business unit’s strategy to boost global flavor … [Read more...] about dsm-firmenich breaks ground on new state-of-the-art production facility for the development of flavors and functional blends in Parma, Italy
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Tetra Pak cuts emissions in value chain by 25% and in ITS own operations by 54%
The company’s 26th sustainability report reveals Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emission reductions[3] while delivering safe food to people worldwide Tetra Pak today launched its full-year 2024 (FY24) Sustainability Report, highlighting a 25 percent[1] reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain since 2019, marking a further five-percentage-point improvement since 2023. Within its own operations, the company has achieved a 54 percent[2] reduction in GHG emissions since 2019 and … [Read more...] about Tetra Pak cuts emissions in value chain by 25% and in ITS own operations by 54%
Planteneers whitepaper takes a hard look at the NOVA system
Hamburg, June 2025 – The existing classification system for processed foods often categorizes protein-rich plant-based foods as ultra-processed and, therefore, unhealthy. But according to nutrition experts, these ultra-processed foods, UPFs for short, need to be viewed more discriminatingly. A recent whitepaper by Planteneers gives an overview of UPFs and their role in modern nutrition, especially in the selection of plant-based foods. The paper looks at the controversial NOVA system, which … [Read more...] about Planteneers whitepaper takes a hard look at the NOVA system
