India’s sugar production to drop by 19% as erratic rainfall threatens sugarcane farms in major states
Kenneth Afor Sugar production in India, the world’s second-largest producer of the sweetener is expected to drop by 19 percent in the 2019 – 2020 seasons due to erratic rainfall. This projection was announced by India Sugar Mills’ Association (ISMA), the country’s apex body for sugar regulation and monitoring on Tuesday. The cut in production […]
Nestlé pledges to increase use of recycled plastics in Europe
Nestlé has pledged to increase the amount of recycled plastics it uses in several forms of packaging in the European Union. The decision comes amid global pressure from governments, industry groups, NGOs and environmentalists for manufacturers to reduce the use of non-biodegradable materials in their products to protect the planet. Nestlé says by 2025, it […]
Amazon considering military food tech in push for ready-to-eat unrefrigerated dishes
In a bid to take its grocery delivery business to the next level, Amazon is looking at a military food technology that prepares ready-to-eat meals – such as beef stew and a vegetable frittata – and eliminates the need for refrigeration. With more consumers moving towards the option of easily available home delivered food, Amazon […]