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Imagine this: you enjoy a delicious glass of freshly squeezed orange juice thanks to a Zumex machine🍊 But the story doesn't end there. What was once considered waste – the orange peels – are collected and given a new life thanks to PeelPioneers - a #FoodTech500 company#FoodTech500 company. ♻️ At their innovative facility in the Netherlands, Peel Pioneers upcycles these peels into valuable ingredients. These aren't just scraps – they become part of sustainable food products and cosmetics, embedding a circular economy into everyday items we use! ️ This isn't just about giving orange peels a second chance. It's about maximizing the use of every part of the orange, minimizing waste, and creating a more responsible food chain. On this #WorldEnvironmentDay🌍, we proudly share this project. Learn more at peelpioneers.nl. #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #PeelPioneers #GenerationRestoration

Packaging as a Superhero: How to Store Salads and Spreads Sustainably! 🌿 Crunchy salads, creamy spreads, and exotic couscous mixes are our go-to for lunch breaks, picnics, and on-the-go snacks. But have you ever thought about the packaging that keeps them fresh? Greiner Packaging has turned packaging into a sustainability hero! Our innovative solutions not only protect and preserve your favorite foods but also reduce material use, boost recyclability, and look fantastic. By choosing sustainable plastic packaging, you’re not just enjoying tasty meals – you’re reducing your carbon footprint and supporting a greener planet. 🌎💚 Be a sustainability superhero with every bite: https://lnkd.in/dziGAfea #SustainablePackaging #GreenLiving #EcoFriendly #LunchBreakHeroes #GreinerPackaging

Sometimes it takes a gutsy move to make a real difference. With the sustainability trend being on the rise in the packaging world, many companies are taking valiant efforts to create bold ways to make their products more sustainable. A recent Packaging Digest article is highlighting five companies that are taking some gutsy actions to help achieve their sustainability goals, gain new customers, and help save the planet. From Splash Beverages’ Pulpoloco Sangria paper cans to Coca-Cola’s switch from green to clear PET bottles for their soft drink brands, each of these companies highlighted in the article are creating waves of change in the packaging sustainability world. Click the link below to read the full article and comment below which one you think is the gutsiest! https://buff.ly/3PbcHaN #AssociatedPackaging #Sustainability #PackagingDigestArticle #GutsyPackagingMoves

Join the 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 project! Today, we’re sharing some essential tips on how to store leftover food and when it’s time to let it go. Let’s keep our meals fresh and safe! 🌿 ✨ Always 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 within 2 hours of preparation. Don’t wait too long! ✨ For the best results, store your leftovers in 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀. This helps maintain freshness and reduces plastic waste! ✨Leftovers are 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀, but keep an eye on them. If the color or smell seems off, it’s probably time to toss it. 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴! 💪 For more information and tips, visit our website 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dnsz8EYp #LeftoverChallenge #FoodWaste #Youth #Sustainability #Innovation #FutureSustainable #LeftoverChallenge #EU #SustainableFuture #seriousgame

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 & 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 Feeling the squeeze between keeping food fresh and reducing plastic waste? We hear you! In our latest case study, we explore how 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻 helped a food manufacturer tackle these challenges HEAD-ON. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱: ● Smart supply chain tactics to minimize food waste ● Innovative packaging solutions that are kind to the planet ● Consumer education initiatives to empower customers The results? Impressive reductions in food waste AND plastic usage, alongside a boost in consumer awareness. Ready to unlock a more sustainable future for your food business? Watch the Video. #JasperColin #DatatoDecision #sustainability #foodwaste #packaging #supplychain #consumers #FoodIndustry

 Did you know these fascinating facts about food packaging? 📦 Let's dive into the world of packaging and its impact: 🌟 Packaging Can Extend a Product’s Shelf Life: Proper packaging helps preserve food freshness, extending its shelf life and reducing food waste. 🤔 Packaging Can Influence How Consumers Feel About Food: Eye-catching and informative packaging can evoke positive feelings and perceptions about the product's quality and safety. 🧼 Some Product Packaging Materials Are More Hygienic: Certain packaging materials, like glass or metal, offer better hygiene properties, ensuring the safety of the food inside. 🌍 Packaging Can Reduce Environmental Waste: Innovative packaging solutions, such as recyclable or biodegradable materials, play a crucial role in reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability.  #FOODGUARD #FoodPackaging #FoodSafety #Innovation #DidYouKnow #Sustainability #HorizonEU European Research Executive Agency (REA)

This photo captures both our biggest opportunity—and our biggest challenge at Sun & Swell The Opportunity: Massive institutions are committing to reduce plastic. Take SFO, where I took this photo. They've banned single-use plastic water bottles and disposable foodware. Huge win for sustainability! The Challenge: One category still remains in single-use plastic: packaged foods. At Sun & Swell, we aren’t the only company trying to eliminate single-use plastic. But we are one of the only companies trying to eliminate single-use plastic in the $100B packaged snack food industry. Exciting and rewarding to try to fight this… but we’re up against a lot of challenges that no one has faught before. We don’t have the answers of how to perfeclty navigate this - but resilience and passion goes a long way. If you do have the answer please let me know because it’ll make my life a lot easier 😂

🌍 Sustainable Innovations at Fresh Direct! 🥑 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new, plastic-free packaging for our best-selling avocado twin-pack, developed with our key avocado supply partner, Westfalia Fruit. This is the first time such packaging has been used in foodservice, replacing plastic with a fully recyclable, paper-based pack from FSC approved sources. The co-branded twin packs not only reduce plastic waste but also ensure our avocados arrive in top condition. Paul Nieduszynski, Sysco GB CEO, stated: “This is another step in our journey to reduce our environmental impact, building on successes like removing plastic from our berries packaging. While major initiatives like electric vehicles and solar installations grab headlines, it’s these everyday efforts that truly make a difference. Every incremental change with our suppliers contributes to our sustainability goals.” #FreshDirect #Sustainability #PlasticFree #WestfaliaFruit #EcoFriendly #FoodserviceInnovation

𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗔𝗣 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀! Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) trays are designed to deliver the fresh red colour consumers prefer, making your fresh meat products stand out on the shelf. 🔍 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Our clear trays provide greater visibility from all angles, enhancing product presentation and shelf appeal. 🌟 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Ensure your products attract attention with the fresh red colour that consumers love, enhancing their appeal and driving sales. ♻️ 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲: Our trays are made from recycled and recyclable PET, reducing the use of virgin polymer and aligning with your commitment to sustainability. 🕰️ 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Keep your products fresh for longer, extending the selling window and reducing food waste. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://https://lnkd.in/gmDiGZKp #SustainablePackaging #FreshProtein #MAPTrays

🌍 **The Booming Market of Disposable Food Packaging: A Key Driver in Sustainability and Convenience** 🌍 As the demand for convenient, hygienic, and eco-friendly packaging continues to surge, the disposable food packaging market is experiencing unprecedented growth. From fast-food chains to high-end restaurants, the shift towards sustainable materials is not just a trend—it's the future of the industry. With consumers and businesses alike prioritizing environmental impact, innovations in materials like biodegradable and compostable options are leading the charge. The market is not only vast but also critical for reducing our ecological footprint. At YUTOECO, we are proud to be at the forefront of this evolution, providing solutions that meet the highest standards of sustainability and convenience. The future of food packaging is here, and it's greener than ever! 🌱 #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #DisposablePackaging #MarketGrowth #Innovation #FoodPackaging