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Join the conversation: What does sustainability mean to you? 🌱 Exciting news! Manna Eating will be at the Botanical and Farmer's Market event at the Brunswick Centre this Saturday 18th May, from 11 am - 4 pm. ⁠and we're thrilled to showcase some of our sustainable 100% honest snacks. As we gear up for this event, we'd love to hear your thoughts on sustainability. Share your ideas and perspectives in the comments below! #SustainabilityJourney #FarmersMarket #EcoFriendlyProducts"

#EcoScore by Veritiv recognized with #WINnovation Award. EcoScore generates a report for each customer based on what they’ve purchased through Veritiv. Wineries can share their scores with eco-conscious customers and report on their progress toward sustainability goals — it can even help them achieve LEED certification. #WineIndustry #WinePackaging #Sustainability

In this wine.co.za #WineForGood feature, Isabeau Botha looks at how earth-friendly trends can be harnessed as potent tools in the pursuit of sustainability in the South African Winelands. Read the insightful article here: https://lnkd.in/dcfMFwPq #ReynekeWines #BiodynamicWines Isabeau Botha Isabeau Media

Celebrating Innovators: Nicholas Appert - The Father of Canning and Airtight Food Preservation In the historical tableau of food science, Nicholas Appert emerges as a venerable figure whose ingenuity has sculpted the contours of food preservation, gifting humanity the precious ability to store and enjoy food beyond its natural shelf life. Born in 1749 in Châlons-sur-Marne, France, Nicholas Appert's odyssey began in the backdrop of a world yearning for sustainable food preservation methods. This era, fraught with the perils of food spoilage, beckoned for a solution that could safeguard the sustenance of both armies and civilians. The zenith of Appert’s ingenious endeavor was the development of airtight food preservation, or as we know it today, canning. With a meticulous alchemy of glass jars, cork, and wire, Appert devised a method to encase food in airtight containers, which were then boiled to eliminate or significantly reduce spoilage-causing microorganisms. This innovation, though simple in its essence, was a monumental stride in the quest for food longevity. Nicholas Appert’s canning technique was not just a culinary breakthrough but a beacon of sustenance in turbulent times. His method proved invaluable during the Napoleonic Wars, ensuring soldiers had access to preserved food, free from the clutches of decay, thereby significantly improving military logistics and morale. The ripple effects of Appert’s work are boundless. His method laid the groundwork for the modern-day canning industry, propelling a cascade of innovations in food preservation technology. Today, the canning process stands as a bulwark against food spoilage, ensuring the availability of a diverse range of foods year-round, irrespective of geographical and seasonal constraints. #NicholasAppert #FoodPreservation #CanningInnovation #FoodScience

OK, so his champagne will sell regardless, because it's Leo, however this 'soft' sustainability is a good example of how wine makers can bring further green credentials to their offer. Many vineyards already adopt sustainable practices in their processes such as keeping hedgerows uncut to encourage biodiversity, growing wildflowers between vines, and using sheep to manage the grass. However these are almost hygiene factors in viticulture. A glance along the shelves of most supermarkets and you will notice that the majority of champagne is sold in heavy dark green bottles - with the liquid hidden from view. Gone are the days, with the developments in glass technology, that this is required to maintain product quality and stop light degradation, so why not create a point of difference linked to an environmental benefit? By utilising glass that usually would not be used for champagne, it is a strengthening of the brands environmental credentials, ahead of other producers, and it will be interesting to see if this has an impact on consumer sales. Maybe it is only a product owned by a famous movie star that can do this - but a step in the right direction for the industry. https://lnkd.in/em5v4BzS

🍷🍇 Investing in sustainability within the wine industry is increasingly recognized as both a moral obligation and a strategic advantage. Sustainable practices, such as organic farming, water conservation, and energy efficiency, not only minimize environmental impact but also enhance the quality of wine and improve profitability. Wineries that adopt sustainable methods can significantly reduce operational costs associated with energy and water, leading to financial benefits. Moreover, consumer demand for eco-friendly products is on the rise, with many willing to pay a premium for sustainably produced wines. While challenges such as initial investment costs and knowledge gaps exist, the long-term advantages of sustainability make it essential for the industry’s future. Prioritizing sustainable practices allows wineries to protect the environment while ensuring their economic viability in a competitive market. By embracing sustainability, the wine industry can thrive and contribute positively to the planet, ultimately securing a vibrant future for generations to come. This commitment to sustainability not only enhances brand reputation but also aligns with the values of an increasingly environmentally conscious consumer base.#sustainability #wine #aezalgrapesjourney #investing #environment #future #organic #wineindustry #linkedin

Celebrating Innovators: Nicholas Appert - The Father of Canning and Airtight Food Preservation In the historical tableau of food science, Nicholas Appert emerges as a venerable figure whose ingenuity has sculpted the contours of food preservation, gifting humanity the precious ability to store and enjoy food beyond its natural shelf life. Born in 1749 in Châlons-sur-Marne, France, Nicholas Appert's odyssey began in the backdrop of a world yearning for sustainable food preservation methods. This era, fraught with the perils of food spoilage, beckoned for a solution that could safeguard the sustenance of both armies and civilians. The zenith of Appert’s ingenious endeavor was the development of airtight food preservation, or as we know it today, canning. With a meticulous alchemy of glass jars, cork, and wire, Appert devised a method to encase food in airtight containers, which were then boiled to eliminate or significantly reduce spoilage-causing microorganisms. This innovation, though simple in its essence, was a monumental stride in the quest for food longevity. Nicholas Appert’s canning technique was not just a culinary breakthrough but a beacon of sustenance in turbulent times. His method proved invaluable during the Napoleonic Wars, ensuring soldiers had access to preserved food, free from the clutches of decay, thereby significantly improving military logistics and morale. The ripple effects of Appert’s work are boundless. His method laid the groundwork for the modern-day canning industry, propelling a cascade of innovations in food preservation technology. Today, the canning process stands as a bulwark against food spoilage, ensuring the availability of a diverse range of foods year-round, irrespective of geographical and seasonal constraints. #NicholasAppert #FoodPreservation #CanningInnovation #FoodScience

Proper innovation alert! At Upfield we’re launching Flora Plant in the UK retail creams aisle from this week. Not only does our best ever recipe out-perform dairy cream (yes out-perform… it can’t be over-whipped and doesn’t split when cooking) Flora Plant Double also has 65% less climate impact than dairy cream*. Thousands of professional chefs up and down the country already know what a great product it is - now we all get the benefit! Super proud of the team! #innovation #sustainability #skipthecow *Based on the comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) of Flora Plant compared to dairy cream in the UK and Ireland performed through an ISO-compliant tool, aligned with Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology developed by Quantis in 2023.

In the second installment of our FreshForward Conversation series, FMI's Vice President of Fresh Rick Stein (FMI) sat down with Wyatt Maysey, Director of Sustainability at Taylor Farms. Listen to the whole conversation as Rick and Wyatt discuss strategies to improve fresh packaging and reduce food waste. Listen now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqi8WEcE #FreshForward #FreshFoods #Fresh #Grocery #FreshGrocery David Orgel Andrew Brown

SUSTAINABILITY - can be fun 🥃 I was super lucky to bring some friends along in October to learn all about the amazing choices OOLA Distillery is making to be Sustainable and represent Seattle and WA through the art of distilling! This is a great example of when I tell you “you can boost your sustainability by making better choices.” Here’s what picking OOLA instead of a generic national brand for your event bar scores you: 📍Support local business 🌾Support the local organic, regerative WA/OR farm they buy from 💧20,000+ gallons of water saved per MONTH in production 🍷Creative partnerships with local wineries and farms 🚫No weird additives 🔥Naturally, passively heated/cooled facility ➕ Plus more small things that they’re doing all the time. It’s so simple! One bottle lets you and your end client impact: ✅ Local economy ✅ Reduced delivery miles (CO2) ✅ Water conservation ✅ Organic & Regenerative farming practices ✅ Local herbs & botanicals (supporting Seattle bees and pollinators) ✅ Delicious! And we didn’t even touch on what they do at the restaurant and private dining space! Obviously, I think all catering bars should feature local brands (even for the well) because I LOVE supporting micro-distilleries, but you can’t argue with these great benefits. #sustainabilityinevents #eventsustainability #greenevents #betterchoices #sustainabledistillery #barsupplies #eventbar #eventbartending #ooladistillery