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UPL, a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, announces the opening of its global Natural Plant Protection research centre in Mexico.

Italy has passed a law banning the production and marketing of cell-based meat and the use of meat-related names for plant-based meat products.

Bunge and Musim Mas Group announced a collaboration to promote sustainable production of palm oil among smallholder farmers in Sambas, Indonesia.

Tetra Pak and Lactogal have launched an aseptic beverage carton featuring a paper-based barrier, reducing its carbon footprint by 33%

PepsiCo has announced its nutrition goal to expand its ingredients portfolio in Europe and globally as part of PepsiCo Positive (pep+).

AB InBev has announced a partnership with global sustainability solution provider South Pole to establish a renewable electricity group buying initiative.

Fonterra has announced a significant step towards its climate ambitions with its latest on-farm emissions target and release of its climate roadmap.

The new small and light PET bottle from Sidel is designed to offer an increased competitive advantage for liquid dairy manufacturers.

Mondi has collaborated with Skånemejerier to create a mono-material, polypropylene based packaging for ICA’s Hushållsost cheese.

A number of organisations have filed a complaint against Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Danone for the use of misleading claims on plastic water bottles.

Through a voluntary Green Deal agreement, Valio is committing to reduce the amount of plastic used in its single-use, single-serving packaging.

Molson Coors is investing $10 million in St. John’s, Newfoundland brewery, reducing water and electrical consumption and improve production efficiency.