Archives for August 31, 2023

‘Green’ straws raise red flags: PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ identified in 90% of paper straws tested in Europe

Single use plastic has long been vilified, prompting beverage makers to swap out plastic straws for paper alternatives. But fresh research warns paper straws in Europe contain ‘forever chemicals’, and that using such straws potentially contributes to...

Melt&Marble creates animal-free fats to help close taste gap between alternative, animal proteins

To help close the taste-gap between alternative proteins and their animal-based counterparts, food-tech startup Melt&Marble is expanding and improving the selection and performance of available animal-free fats, which it says ultimately will help the...

Campaign targeting dramatic rise in global bean consumption eyes Kenyan consumers

A campaign aiming to double global bean consumption by 2028 will focus on Kenyan consumers and producers in a pilot effort for East Africa.

Unilever turns to manure enricher to make eco-friendly ice cream

German company GEA will install its new manure enricher solution ProManure E2950 on four dairy farms supplying milk to Unilever.

Solar-dried ingredients made from surplus fruit and veg expand reach

Danish start-up UpFood is adding its upcycled ingredients technology, which leverages surplus food and vegetables to combat post-harvest food waste, to Spanish food production network Blendhub.

Regulation

High sugar tariffs in the EU and US sugar programme causing concern for confectionery companies

The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has called for the European Union to reform high external sugar tariffs to keep medium-sized companies competitive – while candy makers in the US grapple with US agricultural policy.