Study finds consumers value animal welfare more than sustainability when buying meat & dairy product

The treatment of animals rates higher than green issues when consumers choose meat and dairy products.

That's according to a new study, which suggests that while consumers consider sustainability important, other factors such as taste, quality, and animal welfare take precedence in their purchasing decisions.

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Mondi takes another slice of sustainable packaging by teaming up with Scan Sverige

• Mondi partners with Scan Sverige to provide packaging for its Pärsons brand's ham, sausage and plant-based slices. • Mondi's WalletPack is designed for recycling, successfully replacing previously used multi-material non-recyclable plastic packaging. • The new PP-based mono-material packaging has a high oxygen barrier, keeping the product fresh on shelf.

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Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Chief Executive, Sarah Millar, wins National Women in Agriculture Trade Organisation Woman of the Year Award

Sarah Millar, the chief executive of QMS, has been crowned the Trade Organisation Woman of the Year at the inaugural National Women in Agriculture Awards at the House of Commons on 9 May. The prestigious accolade recognises her exceptional contributions to the farming sector.

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95th Birthday of Company Founder Dr Karl Busch

Just before his birthday, Dr Karl Busch traveled to the Netherlands with his wife Ayhan to attend this year’s international Busch Group Manager Meeting. The co-founder and co-owner of the world market leader, who celebrated his 95th birthday on April 20, 2024, still follows the product presentations of his company with great interest.

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Fortifi Names Hernán Rein as Chief Human Resources Officer

International HR executive joins with expertise in publicly and privately held companies

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions ("Fortifi") has appointed Hernán Rein as Chief Human Resources Officer effective May 1, 2024. Fortifi's unified platform of leading global brands and products transforms food processing and automation solutions.

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In-line, 100% seal inspection improves packaging quality and productivity

IN-LINE, 100% SEAL INSPECTION IS YOUR GAMECHANGER

Seal contamination such as wrinkles, folds and product in seal is a major problem for producers packaging meat, as it can lead to leakage and consequently to reduced shelf life and even costly recalls.

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kp launches market-first 100% rPET tray from kp Tray2Tray®

Marking a significant food packaging industry milestone, Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has launched the first food packaging trays comprising 100% recycled PET (rPET) deriving exclusively from trays.

Until now, food packaging trays have been manufactured using ever increasing proportions of recovered PET material; however, the newly launched kp tray is the first to be composed entirely of recycled tray material.

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