fmaxc, Author at FoodChain Magazine

ESG Lead promises more ethical and sustainable food supply chain

fmaxc — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:44:18 +0000

Retailers, stakeholders, and consumers are demanding more transparency from businesses when it comes to ESG (environmental, social, and governance). So, this month, data company Ecodesk has launched ESG Lead, a new tailor-made software tool for the food industry. According to Ecodesk, the software will help companies boost ethical and sustainable impacts across their supply chains.

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Nescafé Plan 2030: progress for regenerative agricultural practices

fmaxc — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:44:05 +0000

Nescafé has reported that farmers are gradually adopting regenerative agricultural practices and improving farming yields. The results are based on an impact assessment conducted in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance. Nescafé and Rainforest Alliance followed more than 7000 coffee farmers in 14 countries between 2018 and 2022. Adopted sustainable practices include intercropping…

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Huel and Tony’s Chocolonely partner to source sustainable cocoa

fmaxc — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:43:36 +0000

Huel is a portmanteau that blends the words human and fuel. The brand is on a mission to make nutritionally complete, convenient, affordable food. This includes powder shakes and just-add-water food pots. Recently, it joined forces with Tony’s Chocolonely’s (Tony’s) Open Chain, the industry leading initiative helping brands transform their cocoa supply chains and become sustainability…

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Asda and Tesco among leaders using digital tool to aid food security

fmaxc — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:14:28 +0000

A new digital application that manages the health and productivity of UK’s soil quality has launched The buzzword of the decade is sustainability. Food security constitutes a significant part of that drive. Inconsistent food supply threatens the viability of future generations. Rising costs and increased soil degradation have significantly impacted the UK’s agricultural sector.

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Subway declares biggest menu change since 1965

fmaxc — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:12:29 +0000

The sandwich-making king is launching a whole new way to Subway – but is it the right mood? Subway is on a mission to grow its business and that means change. The billion-dollar company has announced it is launching a new Subway Series menu. The offering evolution represents Subway’s biggest menu change in 58 years. The move is part of the brand’s wide strategic growth plan…

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Nestlé opens sustainable food research institute

fmaxc — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:07:22 +0000

Global food systems are under more pressure than ever before. Human population growth, wealth inequality, and global warming particularly threaten those in developing countries. Therefore, world leaders are calling upon governments and corporations to accelerate new approaches to ensure there is a sustainable supply of food. Nestlé is taking on the challenge. The food giant’s new…

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Decarbonization has “no single solution,” says Tetra Pak

fmaxc — Tue, 09 May 2023 14:51:25 +0000

Findings published by Tetra Pak shows that more than a third (36 percent) of senior decision-makers in the food and beverage industry think sustainable packaging and decarbonization is important. However, significantly, 41 percent are hindered by ongoing disruption to supply chains. This has created a catch-22 for industry leaders. Raw materials shortages and price increases are key…

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Malibu infused ice cream arrives in time for summer

fmaxc — Tue, 09 May 2023 14:34:20 +0000

Ice Pralines infused with Malibu rum have initially launched in Belgium and Germany. However, the partnership will also cover the UK and Netherlands. Aspire brokered the high-profile deal between Malibu’s owner, Absolut Company, and adult ice cream pioneer, LiQ. It marks Malibu’s first entrance into the ice cream category. LiQ’s new Malibu Ice Pralines has that iconic Malibu taste.

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Meat-free giant Quorn offers protein to other manufacturers

fmaxc — Tue, 09 May 2023 14:18:13 +0000

But that popularity is now surely set to increase. Quorn’s parent company, Marlow Ingredients, will make its plant-based protein available to other meat-free food and beverage manufacturers. The roll-out will begin with an initial focus in Europe, though it is set to expand internationally. It will be fulfilled by new ingredients unit, divisiMon. Quorn is the number one meat-free brand…

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Whiskey awards galore for Town Branch Distillery

fmaxc — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:34:56 +0000

Town Branch Distillery – the whiskey distilling arm of Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co – has had a good year. Recently, it won America’s Best Small Batch Single Malt 12 Years & Under at the World Whiskies Awards. Its Town Branch Seven-Year Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey won the prize in question. “The passion and foresight of our founder, the late Dr. Pearse Lyons, has given us the oldest…

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