News in Brief Dairy deal
Arla Foods Kruså ( Arla ) has successfully implemented a sustainable UV pasteurization system from Lyras , a Danish company specialising in cutting-edge pasteurization technology . Indeed , by replacing existing micro-filtration solutions for brine with Lyras ’ Raslysation technology , Arla will save energy , time , and water , leading to a Leaner , more sustainable manufacturing process .
Effectively ‘ cleaning up ’ its methodology , Arla stands to reduce the environmental impact of its salad cheese production . Lyras has recently entered the UK market , and its success with Arla in Denmark sets the stage for more significant collaborations with UK dairy suppliers .
Perfect packaging
Hinojosa Packaging Group ( HPG ) has launched Foodservice , a new line of 100 percent recyclable packaging . The green alternative has been designed for areas of hot and cold beverages
and fourth- and fifth-range prepared foods . The move reflects HPG ’ s wider commitment to reduce single-use plastics across its operations . Contextualized , the need for sustainable packaging becomes abundantly clear . According to Plastics Europe , over 368 million tons of plastic are produced each year for packaging purposes . Therefore , with its new green line , HPG aims to help other companies promote more sustainable consumption patterns in the food industry .
Top-notch tipple
Town Branch Distillery – the whiskey distilling arm of Lyons Brewing & Distilling Co – has won America ’ s Best Small Batch Single Malt 12 Years & Under at the World Whiskies Awards for its Seven-Year Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey . It ’ s a great example of how the distilling explosion in the US has led whiskey makers to explore varying degrees of grain , mash bills , styles , types of cooperages , and other variables .
“ The passion and foresight of our founder , the late Dr . Pearse Lyons , has given us the oldest stock of Kentucky single malt in the world ,” said Lisa Wicker , CEO of Lyons Brewing & Distilling Co . “ I look forward to growing and expanding on our single malt whiskey expressions for years to come .”
Star treatment
Agmatix , a start-up agricultural technology ( AgTech ) business , is partnering with NASA Harvest , marking a huge win for the sustainable agriculture movement . By turning agronomic data into powerful insights , Agmatix can provide a combination of ground sampling and remote sensing support for farmers .
“ Sustainable agriculture practices must triple in order to prevent climate change ,” commented Ron Baruchi , CEO of Agmatix . With NASA Harvest , the firm will improve conservation management and guide farmers to improve sustainability levels .
“ NASA Harvest is excited to advance the use of satellite-based information to help inform on-farm decisions which can ultimately result in increased resilience while reducing waste ,” said Inbal Becker-Reshef , Director of NASA Harvest .
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