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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Research: Rising Concerns Regarding Animal Welfare & Human Health to Present Opportunities for Air-based Food Manufacturers
According to Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the global air-based foods market is expected to expand at an impressive CAGR of 11.7 percent to reach a market valuation of US$ 100 million by 2032. The market is surging due to remarkable food offerings that can be made independent of the land and sea by key market players. Rising veganism and the need for sustainable food production are pushing forward the alternative protein industry. However, the forecast … [Read more...] about Research: Rising Concerns Regarding Animal Welfare & Human Health to Present Opportunities for Air-based Food Manufacturers
DSM sets new climate targets to accelerate route to net-zero
Royal DSM, a global purpose-led science-based company, announces that it pledges to purchase all of its electricity worldwide from renewable sources as well as further reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its own operations faster with stringent new 2030 sustainability targets. The new 100 percent renewable electricity ambition is a significant upward revision from the 75 percent target set in 2019. It follows continued urgent climate action by DSM over the years leading to the company … [Read more...] about DSM sets new climate targets to accelerate route to net-zero