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Nestle’s Recyclable Food Packaging is Disrupting the CPG Industry

Nestle's Kitkat packaging is disrupting the FMCG industry

In 2018, Nestle was ranked the world’s 3rd greatest plastic polluter by Break Free From Plastic. Following that, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the UN Environment Programme together launched the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment to tackle plastic footprint by 2025. As a result, the CPG giant pledged to make 100% of its products recyclable […]

9 Food Waste Management Companies & Startups at the Forefront of Innovation

9 food waste management companies and startups at the forefront of innovation

EU’s Waste Framework Directive has set a goal to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030, where member states must measure and report their food waste levels periodically. Similarly, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed a hierarchy of actions to manage food waste. The European Union and the United States have implemented food waste […]

5 Printing Inks that are Reducing Carbon Footprint in Packaging

5 printing inks that are reducing carbon footprint in packaging

The European Union’s mandate to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 has made sustainability a top priority for companies worldwide. As a result, industries are adopting alternatives to various processes of their production, leading to GHG emissions. One area companies are readily reducing their carbon footprint by using eco-friendly printer ink is the packaging. While they […]

10 Must-Know Digital Food Supply Chain Startups and Companies

10 digital food supply chain startups and companies

A digital supply chain involves using advanced technologies and insights to help stakeholders make better decisions about resources as per the customers’ demand. Since food supply chains increasingly rely on big-data management solutions to boost collaboration and improve business performance, going digital was the natural next step.  As a result, the digital Food supply chain […]

Companies and Startups Making Personalized Nutrition Mainstream

personalized nutrition companies and startups

Following the growing trend of precision medicine, which seeks to tailor medical treatments to an individual’s specific health needs, personalized nutrition has also gained much popularity in recent years. As a result, many personalized nutrition companies and startups have emerged in the market. The increased focus on health and wellness has led many people to […]

6 startups making BP-3 and Octocrylene free cosmetics as per EU Guidelines

6 startups making BP-3 and Octocrylene free cosmetics as per EU guidelines

In 2022, the EU passed a regulation (2022/1176) to strictly limit Benzophenone -3 (Oxybenzone in the United States and Canada) and Octocrylene. Almost every brand you can name uses these as two major sunscreen ingredients. As per the regulation, companies have until July 28th, 2023, to remove non-compliant products from the market. This came after […]

Lactalis Among the Top Contenders – A Dairy Industry Competitive Analysis

Lactalis Strategy

Lactalis, one of the top contenders in the dairy industry, aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The company is adopting various strategies to move towards a sustainable future while making its operation smoother and more efficient. The company is researching new technologies and acquiring several companies to bring new and innovative products to the […]

8 Companies and Startups meeting UK and EU Sugar Reduction Plan in 2023

8 companies and startups meeting UK and EU Sugar Reduction Plan in 2023

Alchemy Foodtech’s patented Alchemy FibreTM technology helps reduce sugar by decreasing the sugar content from 17.5g in the original Chocolate Chip cookie to almost half. All this while maintaining the same amount of chocolate goodness. “We are pleased that our technology solution was so well-received and hope that consumers will like the new and healthier […]

How Smart Vapes will look like 5 years from now?

How smart vapes will look like 5 years from now?

Shenzhen Smoore is prohibiting the use of aerosol devices in restricted areas by scanning broadcast messages. BAT, at the same time, is revolutionizing the vaping experience with advanced heating systems and real-time data monitoring to personalize user experience. Many core and non-core companies are researching ways to make their products smarter. As a result, patent […]

10 Sustainable Food Packaging Companies Innovating for a Greener Future

10 sustainable food packaging companies innovating for a greener future

In a survey by CGS of 1000 U.S consumers, almost half (47%) said they would pay 25% more for sustainable products. The sustainable food packaging market is expanding as consumers become more aware of the dangers of using plastic for food packaging. Sustainable product sales in the U.S. have grown nearly 20% in the last […]

Who is working on the sustainability of tobacco products?

Who is working on the sustainability of tobacco products?

Every year the tobacco industry costs the world more than 600 million trees, 200 000 hectares of land, 22 billion tonnes of water and 84 million tonnes of CO2 WHO Sustainability has become a pressing concern for the tobacco industry. Tobacco giants like JT are researching biodegradable cartridges for vapor-based systems. Their technology discusses waste […]

Will microporous ceramic filters enhance the vaping experience?

Will microporous ceramic filters enhance the vaping experience?

Just like other industries, the tobacco industry is looking for ways to make its customers happy by improving their vape experience.  After all, who in the business world doesn’t want to satisfy their customers?  Since the type of heating element of electronic cigarettes and vaporizers plays a crucial role in determining the device quality, we […]

8 Nutraceutical Companies and Startups Revolutionizing Food Tech

Nutraceutical Innovation: Cutting Edge Development in Supplements

Nutraceuticals are becoming increasingly popular due to the growing demand for natural and organic products that support health and wellness. Evidently, in 2021, the global nutraceuticals market was valued at $454.55 billion and is expected to grow and reach $991.09 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 9%. Resultantly, a lot of nutraceutical companies and startups […]

A Competitive Analysis: are Saputo’s Days of Dairy Far Gone?

Saputo strategy

In 2021, Saputo laid out a four-year strategic plan to accelerate organic growth. With that aim, Saputo launched new products, spent loads of money on acquisitions, and partnered with companies. But as they say, the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.  Spruce and Moody’s analysis of Saputo raises questions about Saputo’s strategy. […]

Are Nanocomposites the answer to sustainable food packaging?

Is Nanocomposites a sustainable packaging solution?

Food packaging that can preserve contents and prevent oxidation and spoilage has become the subject of several research studies. As a result, we’ve been noticing a lot of innovative solutions being developed. One such solution that has been gaining attention is using Nanocomposites for Food Packaging. This is due to its wide range of applications […]

Who’s Leading the Alternative Proteins Industry?

Who's leading the alternate proteins industry?

Alterations in consumer behavior and an increased interest in alternative protein sources have paved the way for expansion in the alternative protein industry. Furthermore, in 2021, the global alternative proteins market was valued at $14.76 billion and is expected to grow and reach $37.64 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 11.1%.  In 2021, North […]