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The EU’s packaging regulation plans – and what the beverage industry thinks of them

The European Commission has released its proposals for EU-wide rules on packaging to ‘tackle this constantly growing source of waste and of consumer frustration’. But what will this mean for the beverage industry? We break down the key points of the proposals – and hear from industry representatives on what this will mean for each sector.

Founded in 2021, Yeasty is offering food manufacturers an alternative source of protein with very high nutritional qualities, derived from unused brewer's yeast recovered from brewers.

Upcycling brewers' yeast for an alt protein source boasting ‘unparalleled nutritional quality’

French food-tech start-up Yeasty is offering food manufacturers an alternative source of protein from unused brewer's yeast.

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Natural springs: How a volcanic mineral water is making a splash

Yili’s latest venture in bottled water is attracting worldwide attention. Dr. Gerrit Smit of the Yili Innovation Center Europe tells the story behind the brand.

The Swiss food giant won't advertise confectionery or sugar sweetened drinks, among other categories, to children under 16 / Pic: GettyImages-ViewApart

Nestlé’s clampdown on marketing to kids: ‘We will prohibit direct advertising of confectionery, ice-cream, biscuits and beverages with added sugars to under 16s’

Nestlé is strengthening its policy on responsible marketing to children by voluntarily banning the direct marketing of products that don’t meet the Nestlé Policy Nutrition Criteria to audiences under 16-years-old.

European Commission on bio-based & biodegradable plastics: ‘Since they are called ‘bio’, consumers have the perception they are good for the environment – however, this is only true to a certain extent’

Bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics are often considered as the environmental heroes taking on conventional plastic – but the European Commission says such formats need to be approached carefully if they’re to live up to their promise.