Agriculture & Food
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UCU launches food waste upcycling plant to boost sustainability and employment
The plant currently consumes one tonne of food waste per week, producing about 300 kilograms of high-quality cricket feed.
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Carrefour, Food Banking Kenya partner to combat waste and boost food security
Carrefour will donate edible surplus food for redistribution through FBK’s nationwide network of accredited charities.
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SIG equips Seoul Dairy with its first recyclable aseptic carton
SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier packaging material replaces the aluminum layer with an ultra-thin polymer layer.
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Kewpie adopts Oji’s paper sachets for JAL in-flight meals
The sachets, though primarily composed of paper, offer excellent barrier properties against oxygen and water vapor.
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Mondelēz, DS Smith launch Cadbury Heroes paper tub trial in Tesco to cut virgin plastic use
The new tub features rounded corners for better shelf impact and high-quality print that supports Cadbury’s iconic branding.
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Walmart, Avery Dennison roll out RFID technology to curb food waste
This real-time visibility enables quicker restocking, better product rotation, and timely markdowns.
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Lay’s unveils historic packaging redesign, recipe overhaul for a healthier generation
The new identity brings a warmer “Lay’s Sun” logo, ingredient-led colour palette, and farm-inspired imagery.
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FSSAI proposes ban on BPA and PFAS in food packaging
The amendment states that “food contact materials manufactured with polycarbonate and epoxy resins shall be free from bisphenol A (BPA) and its derivatives.
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India’s PM inaugurates Rajasthan’s first UHT Milk processing and packaging plant
The facility is capable of handling up to 200ml packs.
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Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2025: Powering regional trade and industry growth
The event will shape shape the future of the region’s food and beverage, processing, and packaging landscape.