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Driving Sustainability in Dairy: Embracing the Circular Economy The government is taking progressive steps to revolutionize our dairy sector by urging dairy federations to adopt circular economy practices. This shift not only aims to reduce carbon footprints but also supports the dual objectives of enhancing farmer incomes and improving milk procurement and pricing strategies. With milk inflation holding steady at manageable levels—2.09% wholesale and 2.85%—there's a clear opportunity to bolster sustainability without sacrificing economic stability. Adopting a circular economy model involves more than just reducing waste; it's about rethinking our approach to resources and creating a closed-loop system where we minimize environmental impact. This initiative could transform how dairy federations operate, fostering a more resilient and sustainable agricultural sector that meets the evolving needs of consumers and the environment alike. As we stand on the cusp of this transformation, it's crucial to consider the long-term benefits of integrating these practices. Enhanced operational efficiency, stronger local economies, and a greener planet are within our reach. What practices or innovations do you believe are most vital for achieving a truly sustainable dairy industry? #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #DairyIndustry #InnovationInAgriculture #GreenEconomy #FarmerEmpowerment - - - - - - - - - - P.S.: If you enjoyed this post, you might also love our creative coloring books! Find something unique at www.sleepyhippie.com

CSIRO trials validate Food Recycle’s technology that turns commercial food waste into animal feed A recent Jade Perch and aquaponics trial with the CSIRO has validated Australian sustainability innovator Food Recycle’s technologies that turn commercial food waste into animal feed. For more info, click on the link below! https://shorturl.at/vgyhZ #industryupdate #Manufacturing #AusIndustry #businessleaders #industrynews #Sydney #NSW #Australia #businessnews #B2B #aus #CSIRO #FoodRecycle #Technology

🌍 **Tackling Scope 3 Emissions in the Food & Drink Sector** 🌍 Scope 3 emissions can feel daunting, but it’s crucial to remember that progress comes from doing "the next right thing.". At Arla Foods, we built a strong data foundation by our farmers completing their on farm carbon footprint annually through our FarmAhead Check. We then created an incentive model making it simple for farmers to do "the next right thing," to reduce their footprint. The result? Arla and it’s farmer owners have reduced close to one million tonnes of carbon in the last 2 years. I’m excited to join a panel on Thursday to share Arla's lessons around scope 3 and to learn how others in the industry have tackled the scope 3 challenge. Tune is as we discuss how our sector can navigate the uncertainty and seize the opportunities that come with addressing Scope 3 emissions. 🔗Sign up here https://lnkd.in/eubvyH-t and in the comments for you to join the conversation. Let’s move forward together by doing “the next right thing.” Sustainability #Scope3 #ClimateAction #NextStep #FoodAndDrink #FarmAhead

Food Packaging: Senoptica's Mission to Slash Food Waste Irish innovator Senoptica Technologies, led by visionary Brendan Rice, is on the cusp of securing €4 million to advance its pioneering sensor technology within food packaging. This game-changing system embeds optical sensors with food-safe ink to monitor oxygen levels, detecting spoilage and packaging errors before they lead to waste. Strategic Impact and Market Dynamics: 📦 Pioneering Sustainability: Senoptica aligns with the urgent need for eco-friendly practices, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable food packaging solutions. 📦 Industry Disruption: By revolutionizing food preservation methods, Senoptica's proactive monitoring system could redefine industry standards and consumer expectations. 📦 Expansion Strategy: The quest for funding is a strategic leap towards market dominance and a testament to the company's commitment to sustainability leadership. Innovation and Technological Advances: 💡 Optical Sensor Breakthrough: Senoptica's technology sets a new standard for precision in food packaging, with the potential to drastically reduce food waste and CO2 emissions. 💡 Predictive Analytics: Real-time data from these sensors enable actionable insights, allowing food producers to optimize shelf life and reduce waste. 💡 Environmental Impact: The scalable solution offered by Senoptica's innovation has significant implications for the environment, potentially mitigating millions of tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. Investor Insights and Recommendations: 🌿 Growth Potential: Senoptica's innovative approach presents a compelling investment opportunity in the sustainable packaging sector. 🌿 Market Adoption: With strategic partnerships on the horizon, investors should consider the long-term growth prospects of widespread technology adoption. 🌿 Regulatory Milestones: The FDA's recent approval is a testament to Senoptica's credibility and a green light for market entry and expansion. Senoptica's journey is more than an innovation; it's a transformative shift towards a more sustainable future in food technology. For investors and industry leaders, this represents a beacon of operational efficiency, environmental stewardship, and market potential. Follow Market Unwinded for more insights into the innovations driving tomorrow's markets. Read More: https://lnkd.in/g_KTNueD #Senoptica #FoodWasteReduction #SustainablePackaging #InnovativeTechnology #MarketUnwinded #InvestmentOpportunities #EnvironmentalSustainability #FoodTechRevolution

DeLaval has released our 2023 Sustainability Report, showcasing the company's global sustainability endeavours, performance achievements, and progress towards our 2030 objectives. In 2023, we intensified efforts towards reducing our environmental footprint and fostering a corporate culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Collaborating closely with farmers, we equipped them with tools for sustainable milk production, elevating standards while minimising environmental impact. Our products, like the DeLaval Rotary E500 rotary milking system, and the DeLaval Plus Behaviour Analysis tool, drive efficiency and promote healthier, more productive cows. Through robust partnerships and relentless innovation, DeLaval empowers farmers to achieve more with less, evident in our double materiality assessment and significant progress in ‘scope 3 downstream’ measurements. Anna-Pia Järnfors, SVP Corporate Communications & Sustainability, says: "Profitability and sustainability are intertwined. Our recent innovations focus on ensuring high animal welfare standards and a reduced environmental footprint, while also helping dairy farmers increase profitability.” 🌱 Key achievements from the 2023 Sustainability Report Sustainability collaborations: Partnership with John Deere for the Milk Sustainability Centre, empowering farmers for efficient and sustainable operations. Double materiality assessment: In-depth analysis driving refined sustainability strategy. Environmental progress: Commitment to reducing emissions, with a focus on ‘scope 3 downstream’ emissions. Social sustainability and governance: Achievement of diversity and inclusion targets, and commitment to upholding ethical standards. ⭐ Read the report in full here: https://bit.ly/3raCCns #DeLaval #Dairy #Sustainability #SmartFarming

Operating as a responsible corporate citizen is equally as important as what we deliver to our customers. AgroFresh’s sustainability commitment comes from 40 years of delivering innovative products, services and digital solutions to better protect and preserve the planet through prolonged produce freshness, reduced food waste, and significantly less food loss. Sustainability is at the core of what we do in service to our customers. Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02ZFVv70 #EmpoweringTheBusinessOfFresh #AgroFresh #Sustainability

Tech innovation is central to helping prevent food waste 👨💻 ➡ ♻   It was encouraging to read about OSY Group’s flagship technology trials getting under way in four continents 🗺 The tech aims to extend the shelf-life of fresh produce 🥗 and reduce food waste and is one of multiple examples of innovative tech 💡 from the UK and Ireland that has the potential to chip away at the food waste mountain 🌄 OSY has struck a deal with 21 partners in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore and India for commercial testing projects of an antimicrobial packaging coating called Xtend that enables food items to stay fresh for longer. It leaves microscopic pins on packaging surfaces which, in turn, puncture and kill microbes and therefore slow down the natural spoiling process that affects what’s inside 💭 With roughly one-third of all food produced going to waste which contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions, it is a noble move by OSY. The trials are being conducted by grocers 🛒, packaging firms, exporters 🏢 and other companies 🏭 across the food chain, with a focus on fruit and veg, meat, fish, poultry, bread and fresh flowers 🐟 🥩 🍗 🥕 🍏 🍞 💐 Good luck to them we say ☘ . The problems companies like OSY (and everyone at Gander globally) are trying to solve need addressing from all angles, and it will take an ecosystem of like-minded organisations to help make inroads and make positive change. It’s one of the reasons we have signed waste prevention not-for-profit WRAP's Courtauld Commitment 2030. Signatories are all trying to make food and drink production more sustainable 💚 , and grouping together in such a way enables collaborative action across the entire UK food chain that will give us a chance of meeting the industry’s and, indeed, the nation’s environmental goals 🚀 Gander Australia Gander Brasil #TechInnovation #RetailTech #Technology #Innovation #FoodWasteReduction #Sustainable #PositiveChange #CollaborativeAction #EnvironmentalGoals #PreventFoodWaste #RaiseAwareness #SupportInnovation #Communication

Packaging News 📦🌍 Sweden-based food tech company Saveggy has secured €1.76 million (US$1.87 million) in funding to launch its plant-based packaging solution for fresh fruits and vegetables on an industrial scale. Led by impact investor Unconventional Ventures, with support from the Federation of Swedish Farmers (LRF) Ventures, Almi Invest GreenTech, and industry angels, this investment underscores a shared commitment to combatting food waste and environmental degradation. Tackling the pressing issue of fruit and vegetable spoilage, Saveggy’s innovative edible coating, derived from plant-based sources like canola and oats, forms an invisible shield that extends shelf life while eliminating the need for plastic wrapping. This not only reduces waste but also curbs plastic pollution and microplastic contamination in produce. 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ychF1b #Sustainability #FoodTech #Innovation #PlantBased #EnvironmentalImpact

Start-up pitch: How Carbiotix is making upcycling pay Cutting food waste at all stages of production is key to future food security, but it needs to be profitable for brands to embrace it. Carbiotix can help. 25-Nov-2024 by Donna Eastlake

A recent discussion at the SXSW conference shed light on the urgent need for a transformative approach to food production and consumption. The topics ranged from optimizing packaging to embracing traditional agricultural methods. Key takeaways highlight the importance of reducing food waste, which accounts for a staggering 30% of all food produced, and the pivotal role of technology in preserving food longer. The dialogue also touched upon the potential of lab-grown foods and the rich benefits of heritage techniques that honor nutritional integrity over industrial efficiency. https://lnkd.in/gsWyyPT7