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Carlsberg invests in research to create the first paper bottle
Carlsberg Group has today updated on its journey to create the world’s first ‘paper’ beer bottle made from sustainably-sourced wood fibres that are both 100 per cent bio-based and fully recyclable. Carlsberg has unveiled two new research prototypes of its…
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FFPSA donates $75,000 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository
CHICAGO – The Foundation of the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FFPSA) presented a check for $75,000 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository at a press conference this afternoon at PROCESS EXPO. The donation, part of the FPSA’s Defeat Hunger campaign,…
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Fanshawe College conducts research for maple syrup industry
Buddy is no friend to Ontario maple syrup producers. In fact, the unpleasant flavour — characterized by its burnt Tootsie Roll taste and smell — is an uninvited annual guest that generally occurs toward the end of the sap harvest…
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Ferrero sets new commitment for sustainable packing
Ferrero Group released its Corporate Social Responsibility Report, which announced a new commitment to make all packaging 100 per cent reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. Ferrero has signed the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment and is…
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Chipotle raises their standards by joining European Chicken Commitment
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it’s signing the European Chicken Commitment, a venture that will apply even higher animal welfare standards to its entire European supply chain by 2026. was an early participant in the U.S., supporting the Better Chicken Commitment…
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Process Expo packed with innovation
CHICAGO — The 2019 PROCESS EXPO opened yesterday to the largest registered audience ever. Thousands of food and beverage professionals experienced innovative exhibits, networking opportunities, a world-class educational program. and unique show floor activities at the largest trade show dedicated…
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President’s Choice offers plant-based alternatives in time for the holiday’s
The team at President’s Choice (PC) has new plant-based products that will suit any palate, revealing that plant-based meal options may be easier than you think. A recent survey* found that 38 per cent of Canadians are looking to integrate…
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Documentary aims to answer questions about food processing in Canada
Less than two per cent of Canada’s population lives on a farm, and this lack of connection to farming has led to confusion about safe farm practices and food choices. The Real Farm Lives is a documentary web series about the…
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Unilever announces new commitments for reducing plastic
Unilever announced new commitments to reduce its plastic waste and help create a circular economy for plastics. Unilever has confirmed that by 2025 it will: Halve its use of virgin plastic, by reducing its absolute use of plastic packaging by…
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Carol Stewart to receive FCPC’s 2019 Award of Distinction
Food & Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC) announced that Carol Stewart, retired president and chief executive officer at Kellogg Canada Inc., will receive the 2019 Award of Distinction at this year’s annual CEO & Executive Leadership Conference. The conference will…
