Global plastic pollution treaty fails
A UN meeting held in Geneva ended with no agreement on a legally binding treaty that would address plastic pollution, to the disappointment of the delegates, who did not reach a consensus after 10 days of talks.
Tag: sustainability
Verhoeven brings RepeatLoaf concept to IBIE
Verhoeven Family of Companies will introduce its latest sustainability concept in Las Vegas – a system that uses leftover bread and ferments it to be reused as a dry powder.
Baker & Baker net-zero targets approved
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved Baker & Baker’s near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets, the company announced. Baker & Baker is committed to achieving net-zero (net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain) by 2040.
Time after time
Verhoeven Bakery Equipment Family developed the Repeatloaf initiative to contribute to lowering waste in the baking industry. It offers an automated solution that upcycles leftover bread.
Bundy family values
Gil Bundy, Bill Bundy, Bob Bundy and Tom Bundy together lead their family business, global leader Bundy Baking Solutions. Last year, they celebrated the company’s 60th anniversary in the baking industry. Now, they share a
behind-the-scenes view of its success.
Eric Hill: “Skate where the hockey puck is going!”
Eric Hill took on the CEO role of Kwik Lok Corporation in November 2024. Blair Chastain has been the Chief Revenue Officer since February 2023. Together, the new leadership team at Kwik Lok talks packaging and packaging waste regulation, European and global market strategies, and the company’s advances in supporting bakeries to navigate changes in these areas.
Royal Kaak new coatings: No PFAS here!
In anticipation of EU regulations setting a timeline and the terms of managing PFAS in manufacturing, consumers and bakers are ready to do without them. Royal Kaak has been working on an innovative PFAS-free coating solution, developed at its facilities in France, that can replace traditional fluoropolymer coatings, with excellent results.
AMF sustainable baking: The sum of all savings
Accurate real-time information and complete process control help baking technology take one more step toward sustainable baking.
Mondeléz powers Hungary factory with solar energy
The Mondelēz Europe factory in Szekesfehervar, Hungary, is now powered by solar energy. The installation of a solar panel park is expected to replace up to 25% of the site’s energy needs with renewable electricity and reduce CO₂ emissions.
GEA electric ovens: Light it up!
In the burgeoning world of cookies, crackers and cakes, where sustainable and efficient baking is the rule, ‘E’ stands for electricity.
EU legislation to support the baking industry
How the EU can support the sustainable growth of the European bakery ingredients sector.
A five-star event: Starline 5 launches
After five years of top-secret R&D, RONDO launched its newest project, the Starline 5 dough make-up line, with a great audience for a five-star event, in its hometown of Burgdorf, Switzerland.
