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Global food wastage is emerging as a pressing challenge for countries. Will freeze-drying fruits and vegetables turn the tables in this situation?

A commitment to the environment or “going green” has become an integral element of doing business around the world, and that includes the food business—from growing and husbandry through food handling to processing and distribution, including at grocery stores.

The problem with a single article describing what’s new in saving energy is that by now we know where most of the energy waste is, and we’ve probably already fixed those issues—picked the low-hanging fruit.

The 2025 deadline for zero plastic waste and sustainable packaging is swiftly approaching. The pressure is on businesses to take responsibility for their environmental consequences and packaging is taking center stage in the entire sustainability discussion. Any changes to packaging as a result of new sustainability goals so often places essential labeling and artwork on the back foot, but forgetting to integrate this into the process can bring long delays in production and in the worst case scenario, expensive product recalls.

Global Market Insights Inc. says that the plant milk market size is anticipated to exceed $21 billion in yearly revenue by 2026, propelled by stringent regulations governing the food and beverage industry in Europe and the Middle East.

Designed to sterilize an array of food and beverage products, the SuperStatic Retort is equipped with enhanced heating and cooling technology to ensure uniform and efficient thermal processing of shelf-stable products.

JBT Corporation's Energy Recovery System integrates with new and existing JBT Steam Water Spray retort systems.

The pasta packaging was included in The Waste Age Exhibition hosted by the London Design Museum and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which ran between October 2021 and February 2022.
 

TIPA and G. MONDINI SPA have come out with a home compostable wet food container.

The expanded offering for film extrusion, thermoforming, and injection molding is in line with Green Dot Bioplastics’ goal to achieve faster rates of biodegradability in ambient conditions, while meeting the growing sustainability demands of brand owners and consumers.