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Beneo has announced a three-year collaborative project aimed at promoting sustainable rice farming practices in Vietnam.

Sweden has officially transitioned to a cage-free system for hens, marking a historic victory for animal welfare group, Project 1882.

SIG has introduced an innovative 1-litre aseptic carton pack that eliminates the aluminium layer traditionally used in such packaging.

Divert, a company focused on circular economy solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with United States Cold Storage (USCS) aimed at transforming unsold and non-donatable food and beverage products into renewable energy and soil amendments.

Carlsberg Britvic has been named the first occupier of the West Midlands Interchange (WMI), a £2 billion logistics hub under development by Oxford Properties and Logistics Capital Partners (LCP).

Meridian Biotech has announced plans to construct a $40 million facility in Franklin County, Kentucky, aimed at converting spent grains from the Buffalo Trace Distillery into multifunctional alternative proteins.

Sarah De La Mare, product line director at Berry Global, shares why consumer experience must remain central to sustainable pack design – from tethered caps to circular systems.

2nd Nature, which specialises in clean ingredient solutions, has introduced AgWaste Portal, an AI platform designed to optimise the upcycling of food processing leftovers into functional ingredients.

The UK government has launched a new food strategy aimed at transforming the nation's food system, addressing critical issues such as rising obesity rates, food insecurity and environmental sustainability.

Avery Dennison has made a significant advancement in sustainable packaging with the introduction of the industry's first RFID label recognised by the Association of Plastic Recyclers for its compatibility with the PET recycling stream.

Diageo has launched Fusion Allterra, a sustainability-focused iteration of its global open innovation programme aimed at fostering collaboration with growth-stage start-ups and innovators in the beverage sector.

Pladis, the parent company of well-known brands such as McVitie’s and Godiva, has revealed the selection of 12 start-ups for its inaugural 2025 Accelerator Programme.