Archives for January 24, 2019

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ANNUAL MEETING 2019

Waste experts gather in Davos: There is ‘no silver bullet’ to the world’s plastic pollution problem

Is there an end in sight to plastic pollution? Industry experts say the answer lies in addressing the economics of waste, changing consumer behaviour, and prioritising product design.

‘We urgently need to redesign the system’: Unhealthy food production makes healthy eating ‘impossible’

A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has concluded that so-called “hidden killers” caused by food production are making healthy eating “impossible” for people around the world.

Mérieux NutriSciences inks tie-up with blockchain specialist Crystalchain: ‘Traceability has become a major concern’

Food safety and quality group Mérieux NutriSciences has entered a collaboration agreement with blockchain supplier Crystalchain to strengthen supply chain traceability.

Nestlé invests in Terracycle’s home delivery service Loop launching Häagen-Dazs in a reusable container

Nestlé has become a founding partner and investor in Terracycle’s Loop, a circular economy shopping platform, launching its first product on its website, Häagen-Dazs ice cream.

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ProVeg backs ‘game-changing’ cultured meat mainstream launch

International food awareness organisation ProVeg International has told GlobalMeatNews that cultured animal products will be a “huge game-changer” for the industry and will enter the mainstream market soon.

Jan Zandbergen debuts in the plant-based sector with UK partnership

European meat company Jan Zandbergen is to step into the plant-based protein sector for the first time after agreeing a distribution deal with UK-based meat alternatives firm Moving Mountains.

Non-stick spaghetti? New enzyme developed to stabilise ‘overcooked’ pasta

German company Mülenchemie has developed an enzyme to improve the cooking tolerance of pasta, which the firm says could save manufacturers in raw material costs.