sustainable packaging

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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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

Healthy Farm-to-Snack Brand Lecka Is First Mover With Sustainable Packaging In Singapore

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The Vietnam-based healthy snack brand Lecka has successfully launched in Singapore to support Singaporeans who want to live healthy and eco-friendly life. Lecka expands to Singapore, starting with its range of natural energy bars packaged in biodegradable and compostable material. In collaboration with its distributor Smart Snacks, Lecka has partnered with various forward-looking corporations, e.g., Google, DBS Bank and WeWork, to serve its healthy snacks to improve overall employee … [Read more...] about Healthy Farm-to-Snack Brand Lecka Is First Mover With Sustainable Packaging In Singapore

Mondi and Fiorini International team up to develop new fully recyclable paper packaging for premium pasta

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Mondi and converter Fiorini International have collaborated to create a new paper packaging solution for Antico Pastificio Umbro, an Italian manufacturer of premium pasta products. The new packaging is completely recyclable and when rolled out across the full pasta range will eliminate up to 20 tonnes of plastic every year. Providing strength and style, the appealing packaging even features a paper window allowing the consumer to see the products.  The innovative pasta … [Read more...] about Mondi and Fiorini International team up to develop new fully recyclable paper packaging for premium pasta