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Grab rolls out AI-powered machines to recycle plastic food waste in Malaysia
Developed in partnership with startup Klean, the food delivery giant will allow users to deposit their rinsed plastic food packaging in exchange for rewards vouchers.
Over 50% of global consumers prioritize sustainability when purchasing food products
Recent findings from Tetra Pak's 2023 Nutrition Index show a global trend of consumers shifting to more healthy and sustainable food products, with many willing to change their diets to ensure a positive environmental impact.
Coca-Cola amplifies sustainable packaging efforts in Romania and Ireland
The company is introducing the in-house production of rPET in Romania and rolls out 100% recycled bottles in Ireland to reduce its plastic output.
Walmart announces partnerships with General Mills, Denali to focus on regenerative agriculture and food waste
The retail giant will be working with General Mills and Sam's Club on promoting the use of regenerative agriculture across the US by 2030. Meanwhile, its partnership with Denali will convert food waste into compost, animal feed, and renewable energy generation.
CP Foods partners with SCG Packaging and SCG Chemicals on sustainable packaging initiatives
The three companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore pulp and polymer-based packaging innovations collaboratively.
Kraft Heinz pioneers new packaging solutions, reduces operational footprint in 2023 ESG report
The company is ramping up efforts in environmental stewardship in line with its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Food solutions company SpartanNash releases 2022 ESG report
The report marks the first time SpartanNash has revealed its emissions output, with fleet fuel making up the largest of Scope 1 emissions.
Kroger to reset Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022 ESG report
This falls in line with recent calls to take more urgent climate action to support the 1.5-degree scenario.
Encouraging food delivery customers to skip cutlery can dramatically decrease plastic waste
A Chinese study shows that “green nudges” can increase the frequency of no-cutlery orders by 648% and prevent 3.26 million metric tons of plastic waste.
TreeHouse Foods sets ESG goals to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
Other targets include lowering water usage, cutting food loss and waste, and having 100% of packaging be recyclable, reusable or compostable.
