TruNet acquires Dutch net packaging business Casareti
Nettings supplier TruNet Group has acquired the manufacturing division of Dutch business Casareti International BV.
Archives for April 1, 2020
Factory walkouts and social distancing: How can food businesses protect workers from COVID-19?
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has placed how we interact in the spotlight, with phrases like ‘social distancing’ now established in our common vocabulary. But what does this mean for key workers in the food sector? We take a look at operations best...
Obesity body demands ‘nutritionally adequate food be made available for all’ amid coronavirus
The World Obesity Federation (WOF) has called for government action to ensure that nutritionally adequate food is made available for all, after growing evidence that being overweight and obese are likely to be risk factors for worse outcomes in those who...
Irish government increases support for producers
The Irish government has increased the budget for a support package for producers affected by the coronavirus situation.
ADM unveils new climate change targets: ‘The health of people is inextricably linked to the health of the planet’
ADM has unveiled an ‘ambitious’ new plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and energy intensity. FoodNavigator speaks to ADM’s chief sustainability officer Alison Taylor to learn more.
Covantis passes regulatory approvals
Digital supply chain offering Covantis has announced that it has received all required regulatory approvals and has incorporated as a legal entity in Geneva, Switzerland, as Covantis SA.
Plastic packaging: Hero or villain in the coronavirus era?
Coronavirus has provoked the food packaging debate, with some using the crisis to hammer home the message that plastic is vital for protecting food from germs and extending its shelf life, while others stress that the pandemic highlights the fact that...
Colouring evolution: New class of pigments could have major potential in natural food colourant development
A newly-discovered class of colouring pigments called auronidins could open doors for the development of more stable and intense natural, plant-based food and beverage colourants.