In order to provide sustainable food solutions, scientists from the NTU-Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Initiative for Sustainable Nanotechnology (NTU-Harvard SusNano) have developed a biodegradable food packaging material that can eliminate harmful bacteria. Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have collaborated on this new technology, which is also water-proof and able to extend shelf-life of fresh fruit by up to … [Read more...] about NTU Singapore, Harvard University scientists design sustainable microbe-killing food packaging
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Coveris introduces fully recyclable pouches for grated cheese
Packaging supplier Coveris has launched a breakthrough in creating a more sustainable packaging to cheese, a food product that has complex shelf-life requirements and high-speed packing demands. Together with food manufacturer Ornua Foods, Coveris has developed a fully recyclable polyethylene (PE) monolaminate structure with a built-in barrier for Tesco’s grated cheese. This MonoFlex BE is set to replace mixed triple-ply nylon laminate, a traditionally hard to recycle type of packaging. It … [Read more...] about Coveris introduces fully recyclable pouches for grated cheese
Kraft Heinz targets carbon neutrality by 2050
The Kraft Heinz Company is committing to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operational and global supply chains by 2050. In the short term, the food supplier is aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. For the latter, it will focus on scope 3 emissions, as this comprises 95% of total emissions generated by the company. To achieve this, Kraft Heinz will be taking strides that are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard. These … [Read more...] about Kraft Heinz targets carbon neutrality by 2050
