Brands, retailers make 2015 palm oil pledges
Nestle and Marks & Spencer have this week made new pledges about their use of sustainable palm oil, with both ramping up to using only certified oil in products by 2015.
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New packaging 'triples' food shelf life
New food packaging can double or, in some cases, even triple the shelf life of certain foods for up to 24 months compared with conventional packaging, claims its manufacturer Superfos.
Asda green packaging scorecard to launch next year
A leading UK packaging figure has welcomed a move by Asda confirming it will be rolling out its own version of Wal-Mart’s packaging scorecard next year.
Tate & Lyle to sell stakes in Saudi and Egyptian sugar refineries
Tate & Lyle has reached an agreement to sell its minority stake in sugar refineries in Saudi Arabia and Egypt to Saudi-based sugar refiner Savola, the companies have said.
German guide advises on healthy, sustainable food
A new guide to help consumers make more sustainable shopping decisions places new emphasis on combining healthy and sustainable eating practices.
Maltodextrin boosts quality of gluten-free bread: Study
Formulating gluten-free bread with maltodextrin may beneficially impact on bread volume and boost crumb hardening during storage, says a new study from Poland.
Danisco commended for climate change disclosure
Danisco has been included in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) leadership index for companies that disclose their climate change impact.