Reducing costs and the environmental impact of cleaning We live in a world with limited resources, especially fresh water, and it’s the lifeblood of cleaning systems in food and beverage processes. The 3-R’s of sustainability are Reduce, Re-use and Recycle. This discussion is going to focus on Reduce. It’s a
Swedish brand DUG has created a new plant-based milk from potatoes and it’s fighting for the low-carbon crown. In the 21st century, there is no escape from plant-based milk. In the UK, nearly a quarter of British now drink plant-based milk, rising to 33% among young generation. Entering this popular
Procudan, the only cheese wax producer in Scandinavia, has developed the first fossil-free cheese wax named ProCera Natural. The patented recipe of ProCera Natural that has been developed by Procudan and tested in collaboration with Scandinavia’s leading dairies, consists of raw materials of natural origin like beeswax. Tommy H. Pedersen
Today, consumers’ awareness of gut health and strengthening of the body’s immune system has led to a greater tendency towards probiotic products. Until now it has not been possible to incorporate probiotics into aseptic beverage packaging due to their inability to survive common heat treatments during processing. Probiotics can also
Consumers Prioritize Convenience and Packaging According to the Report from Good Natured, 72% of the American adults surveyed for the report said they’ve been regularly buying ready-to-eat meals because of convenience (70%), time savings (40%), and cost savings (21%). Apart from freshness which was the most important consideration for 73% of
Replacing plastic caps with fibrous caps can reduce the amount of plastic used in milk cartons whilst improving recyclability at the same time. Arla Foods has partnered with Swedish start-up Blue Ocean Closures to create the first fiber caps suitable for use in milk cartons. This cap is made of
Packaging is essential to maintaining and protecting the quality of the cheese product and also to attract the attention of consumers. Currently, most plastics and packaging are made from fossil fuels, which are not renewable. In addition, many traditional fossil fuel-based plastics do not degrade easily. It is possible to
The current global consumption of plastics is more than 200 million tons, with an annual growth of approximately 5%, which represents the largest field of application for crude oil. It emphasizes how dependent the plastic industry is on oil and consequently how the increase in crude oil and natural gas