Sustainability - Articles - Page 25

Logistics

The DTC logistics evolution

Direct-to-consumer sales are growing due to brands craving a closer connection to their customers, as well as having more control over the product journey.

Kristen Kazarian

March 4, 2022

Direct-to-consumer sales are growing due to brands craving a closer connection to their customers, as well as having more control over the product journey.

Engineering R&D

How NovoNutrients upcycles CO2 into alternative proteins for human and animal food

The company mixes CO2, hydrogen and a naturally occurring microbe, then ferments it to create high-grade protein with several potential uses.

Wayne Labs

March 4, 2022

This recently developed alternative protein process is also potentially carbon negative.

The Danfoss components provide the brains of the CO2 chiller developed by Pro-Refrigeration, Inc. and installed in a California dairy. Photo courtesy Danfoss

Refrigeration Controls

Carbon dioxide chiller provides ample cold for dairy and replaces propane heat for hot water

In this case the old axiom, killing two birds with one stone applies: a win-win for the environment and lower long-term operating costs

February 23, 2022

With this carbon dioxide chiller installed at a dairy, not only does it cool the milk better, it also provides heat for washing equipment.

Pregis offers new sustainable cushion film

Pregis debuts 100% recycled content, carbon neutral air cushioning film

February 23, 2022

Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, is introducing its new Renew Zero 100% recycled content, carbon neutral air cushioning film for use with its AirSpeed systems across Europe.

Supply Chains

How to reduce food waste when supply chains are unpredictable

Food processors must use the tools that can help tame unruly supply chains to minimize waste and improve the bottom line

Wayne Labs

February 21, 2022

It is important for organizations to have a solid forecasting system in place for budgeting already, but even more so now with rising costs and inflation.

Kellogg to reward $2M to rice farmers for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

February 16, 2022

Kellogg Company announced a $2 million, five-year program that will partner with Lower Mississippi River Basin rice farmers to reduce their climate impact, ensuring benefits to people and planet are "ingrained" in our foods.

Novel technology uses 3D printing to fuse muscle cells into significant muscle fibers

Alternate Protein

Cultured meat that looks and handles like real meat

Novel technology uses 3D printing to fuse muscle cells into significant muscle fibers

February 14, 2022

The company has succeeded in accelerating the formation of real living muscle fibers and enhancing their quality to mirror key characteristics of farm-raised meat.

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Sustainability

EnTech Solutions provides clean job site energy to Agropur

Microgrids support the cheese maker’s sustainability goals

February 14, 2022

EnTech Solutions, a full-service clean energy solutions provider, has installed two renewable energy microgrids on the site of Agropur’s new 210,000-square-foot cheese production facility being built in Little Chute, Wis.

Food Packaging

New high-barrier, high-speed recycle ready liquid pouch solution

Kristen Kazarian

February 11, 2022

Amcor Flexibles North America has debuted AmPrima PE Plus. The recycle ready solutions provide brand owners with innovative packaging that supports recyclability in categories that have been historically challenging.