Nestlé has joined forces with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and seven consumer firms to develop bioplastics, derived from plant materials. The Bioplastics Feedstock Alliance (BFA) includes consumer goods firms such as Coca-Cola, ...
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Eight of the world's leading consumer brand companies and conservation group World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced November 19 the formation of the Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance (BFA) to support the responsible development of plastics made ...
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A wide range of fibers such as chia and flax, whole grains like buckwheat, amaranth and teff and pumpkin seeds allow bakers to nutritionally enhance the gluten-free products, according to scientists from various food manufacturers. At ...
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Bioplastics are emerging as viable alternatives to petroleum-based polymers. This quiet revolution goes well beyond the standard drivers for sustainably sourced and/or compostable materials. I attended the 2013 BioPlastek conference in San ...
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Slow-Aged rum of Nicaragua, Flor de Cana has unveiled new bottle design and labels in response to the growing demand for its premium and ultra-premium rums. Flor de Cana global brand development manager Paul Caffrey said the sleek new ...
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Cosmetic companies are making slow progress in reducing their packaging footprints. Although the cosmetics industry has become preoccupied with green initiatives, few steps have been made to tackle the environmental impact of packaging. ...
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Office manufacturers are starting to respond to the demand for collaborative workspaces by tearing down cubicle walls and offering innovative new visions for workspace, like Herman Miller's Public Office Landscape. With the economy picking ...
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GranBio, a Brazilian biotechnology company, and Rhodia, a Solvay Group company, have signed an agreement to create a partnership to produce bio n-butanol. Bio n-butanol is made from sugar cane straw and bagasse, the same raw material that ...
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GranBio, a Brazilian biotechnology company, and Rhodia, a Solvay Group company, have signed an agreement to create a partnership to produce bio n-butanol. Bio n-butanol is made from sugar cane straw and bagasse, the same raw material that ...
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Packaging and disposables supplier Tri-Star Packaging is set to launch its range of eco-friendly food-to-go packaging and disposable tableware at Lunch! exhibition 2013 taking place at London’s Business Design Centre from 26-27 ...
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Tri-Star Packaging has entered into an agreement with PacknWood, the UK subsidiary of a French company, to distribute eco-friendly food packaging concepts. Under the deal, Tri-Star will distribute four ranges including the Buckaty ...
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Tri-Star Packaging has signed an agreement with PacknWood, the UK subsidiary of a French company, to distribute PacknWood's eco-friendly food packaging concepts. The four ranges including the Buckaty Collection, the Kray Collection, the ...
Three dragon boats that have been used in competitions old farm tools A hall where traditional Chinese wedding ceremony is held THE Xixi Wetland Folk Culture Exhibition is putting the spotlight on local customs, fishing culture ...
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In a first for the carton packaging industry, Tetra Pak announced on June 26 that it plans to sign an agreement with Braskem, the largest thermoplastic resins producer in the Americas, for the supply of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) made ...
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics has officially confirmed Australia's 2011-12 cotton crop was a record 973,000 tonnes, up 15% on the previous year. It’s Agricultural Commodities 2011-12 report showed a slight increase in the total ...
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