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Organic Supply Chain

First organic and non-GMO supply chain company opens in U.S.

Pipeline Foods is first U.S.-based company to focus on organic and non-GMO supply chain

September 12, 2017

A new company that describes itself as the first U.S.-based supply chain company focused on non-GMO and organic food and feed has begun operations.

Pack Expo

How Mitsubishi is helping companies extend shelf life

Mitsubishi to highlight oxygen absorption technology at Pack Expo that doubles shelf life of some foods while also reducing preservatives.

Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute

September 11, 2017

The technology is particularly relevant for organic and natural food brands looking for shelf-life extension solutions, including in the baking and snack space.

Memphis Meats

Cargill, Richard Branson invest in meat company that doesn’t slaughter

Memphis Meats raises $22M to produce meat directly from animal cells, without the need to raise and slaughter animals.

Crystal Lindell

August 30, 2017

It looks like Cargill and Richard Branson are among those who believe the future of meat may not include slaughterhouses.

Sustainability

Barry Callebaut joins Bonsucro sustainability program

Multi-stakeholder platform works toward sustainable cane sugar

August 10, 2017

Chocolate and cocoa manager Barry Callebaut has joined Bonsucro, a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together industry representatives and NGOs to work on a sustainable cane sugar value chain.

PACK EXPO preview: 3 upcoming packaging trends

Consumers want packaging with intelligent features, eye-catching design and sustainable materials

Sean Riley

August 2, 2017

Technologies incorporated or embedded in the package can convey nutrition information, allergy information, expiration dates and more.

Sustainability

Mondelēz’s sustainable cocoa sourcing program combats deforestation

Cathy Pieters, of Cocoa Life, on collaborating with African communities, transparency efforts, and how they will educate consumers.

Debra Schug

July 25, 2017

An environmental impact assessment shows the biggest driver of the company's end-to-end carbon footprint is the deforestation within its supply chain.

Sustainable Packaging

Bosch, BillerudKorsnas collaboration wins sustainability award

Sealed paper packaging honored for performance and sustainability

Casey Laughman

July 13, 2017

A collaboration between Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnas has been awarded a 2017 Sustainability Award in the Bio-Based Packaging category.

Supply chains

Supply chain transparency is a win-win for brands

Greater visibility drives consumer loyalty, helps meet government regulations and leads to a better understanding of a company’s own processes

Jorge Izquierdo

July 13, 2017

As consumers demand more information about the origin and authenticity of the products they consume, farsighted brands seek to reach new levels of transparency.

Candy packaging

Hershey launches more sustainable packaging

New design uses 32 percent less material, including 3.12 fewer pounds of corrugate.

Crystal Lindell

July 13, 2017

Hershey is launching an innovative new packaging approach that the company developed in 2016 to reduce corrugate waste, lessen its carbon footprint and improve sustainability efficiencies across the supply chain.

Packaging

PaperWorks launches 100% recycled kraftback folding cartons

Company says it’s a new viable alternative to virgin

Crystal Lindell

June 14, 2017

PaperWroks is launching three new coated recycled board (CRB) kraftback folding carton options.

Industrial Heat Pumps: Sustainable Energy Solutions for Now and the Future

FMTE Formed by Four Food Manufacturing Companies

Coalition Unites Europe’s Food Manufacturing Technologies and Equipment Sector

FDA Approves Three Food Colors from Natural Sources

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