Sustainability can be achieved not only through using eco-friendly materials in the food manufacturing space, but also by empowering your staff and workers. According to the UN Sustainable Development Goal 12, companies can produce more with less. This can be done by implementing sustainable practices and increasing resource efficiency. Tetra Pak is aligning with this campaign and has announced a collaboration with Poka to launch a connected factory worker service. This platform will be … [Read more...] about Tetra Pak partners with Poka for workforce solution platform
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MeliBio Inc. introduces first plant-based real honey
The honey industry is a high-value industry, estimated to be worth $9 billion in 2020. However, the industry is rife with a variety of issues, stemming mostly from the fact that it is solely reliant on honeybees as the medium of production. Because of high demand, about 20,000 wild and native bees are disappearing rapidly and crowded out from their habitats. Harvests are also affected by climate change, which yield low amounts of honey, making market prices volatile. To provide solutions to … [Read more...] about MeliBio Inc. introduces first plant-based real honey
Glenroy’s all PE stand-up pouches accepted for NexTrex® Recycling Program
In a bid to further improve its line of eco-friendly flexible packaging, Glenroy Inc. has submitted its TruRenu stand-up pouches for assessment at Trex Company’s recycling initiative. This particular product passed Stage 1 of the testing process, which found that its virgin packaging material is made of polyethlene (PE) plastic. It also meets Trex’ general recycling standards. “Qualifying for the NexTrex program adds both perceived and tangible value to our flexible packaging that our brand … [Read more...] about Glenroy’s all PE stand-up pouches accepted for NexTrex® Recycling Program
