IFB Desk
SIG to increase fiber in aseptic cartons
SIG, the Switzerland-based provider of aseptic cartons, bag-in-box, and spouted pouches, is to raise the proportion of fiber in its aseptic carton structure. The...
Groundwater depletion could triple in India
University of Michigan-led study finds that farmers in India have adapted to warming temperatures by intensifying the withdrawal of groundwater used for irrigation. If...
PepsiCo to eliminate plastic rings on multipacks
As part of its sustainable packaging journey to ensure packaging never becomes waste, PepsiCo has become the first beverage company to commit to a...
Braskem and SCGC’s bio-based ethylene project in Thailand
Braskem, a global biopolymer producer, and SCG Chemicals or SCGC, petrochemical company in Thailand and Southeast Asia, have signed a joint venture agreement to...
Neste, Suntory, Eneos, Mistubishi’s bio-based PET bottle
A collaboration between Neste, Suntory, Eneos, and Mitsubishi Corporation expects to facilitate the production of PET resin from ‘renewable’ Neste RE feedstock, set to...
Rhodius expands with third canning line from KHS
The beverage can has something of a tradition in the Brohl Valley in Germany’s state of Rhineland-Palatinate. This is where, back in 1977, Rhodius...
WHO’s action guide for healthier food at sports events
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a new action guide for sports event organizers, Healthier food and healthier food environments at sports events. The publication,...
Study uncovers factors behind rural malnutrition
A new study from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is reshaping our understanding of India’s rural health crisis by...
Amul is world’s strongest dairy brand: Report
Diary behemoth Amul has been ranked as the world’s strongest dairy brand by the Brand Finance Food and Drink Report 2023. The report evaluates...
Recyclable packaging for dry pet food from Mondi and Fressnapf
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with Fressnapf, Europe’s market leader for pet supplies, to switch their packaging to...