Danone has been awarded Triple A status by CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) for 2025, placing the multinational food and beverage company among an elite group of 23 organisations globally to achieve top ratings across all three environmental categories: climate change, water stewardship and forest preservation.
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a nanocellulose-based packaging film that combines high oxygen barrier properties with a built-in colour-change freshness indicator, offering a biodegradable alternative to multi-layer petrochemical packaging.
Plant-based food colour supplier GNT has been awarded an EcoVadis Platinum medal, placing the company among the top 1% of businesses in the food manufacturing industry for sustainability performance. The recognition follows consecutive Silver and Gold medals in previous assessment periods.
BEHN + BATES has introduced the INTEGRA IV series, a valve bag packing system designed to address hygiene and efficiency requirements in food manufacturing facilities. The German equipment manufacturer is positioning the system as an integrated solution for producers handling flour, starch, cocoa, sugar and other food products.
Israeli packaging specialist StePacPPC has developed a modified atmosphere/modified humidity (MA/MH) packaging solution specifically designed to preserve the freshness and appearance of pitaya (dragon fruit) during extended ocean freight from South America to global markets.
Nutriswiss AG, a leading Swiss specialist in sourcing and processing high-quality vegetable oils and fats, has set an ambitious target to achieve climate-neutral production within the next six years. This move highlights the growing trend in the food industry towards sustainable manufacturing practices.
The second annual MISTA Growth Hack brings together food-tech start-ups and global food companies to focus on innovating biomass fermentation, with the aim of addressing future nutritional and sustainability challenges.
Innovia Films has introduced a novel semi-cavitated film designed for in-mould labelling of large format containers, offering potential benefits for food packaging manufacturers.
Amcor’s new Clear-Tite 40 shrink bag offers a 19% weight reduction compared to standard 50µ bags, potentially lowering EPR fees for meat processors while maintaining product freshness and visual appeal.
In a significant development for the food industry, the non-profit organisation Foundation Earth has been integrated into EIT Food, the world’s largest food innovation community. This merger aims to establish internationally recognised standards for assessing the environmental impact of food products, a crucial step towards a more sustainable food system.
November 2025
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