Metsä Tissue scores its sixth consecutive Platinum-level recognition in the EcoVadis assessment

18-Aug-2025 - Metsä Group’s tissue and greaseproof paper business, Metsä Tissue, has once again achieved the highest Platinum rating in the EcoVadis sustainability evaluation, now for the sixth consecutive year. The achievement demonstrates Metsä Tissue’s continued strong commitment to sustainability practises ...

How recycled packaging influences the view of product quality

18-Aug-2025 - How do consumers perceive the quality of products that have recycled material in their packaging? Madita Finke, Institute of Food and Resource Economics (IRL) at the University of Bonn, Janine Macht and Prof. Dr. Monika Hartmann, IRL and members of the Transdisciplinary Research Area (TRA) ...

Did you know how long water lasts?

15-Aug-2025 - If you buy bottled water, you may be surprised to see the best-before date on both still and sparkling water. Does bottled water go bad? "No," says Hannah Zeyßig, food expert at the NRW consumer advice center. "The label is required by law, as the EU demands a best-before date. In fact, water can ...

Grand Prix du Vin Suisse 2025: 468x gold, 442x silver and 90 nominated wines

The grand finale at the Swiss Wine Gala

15-Aug-2025 - Of the 3,062 wines submitted, 468 wines were awarded a gold medal and 442 wines a silver medal. The 90 nominated final wines - the 6 best wines in each of the 15 competition categories - once again reflect the diversity and outstanding expertise of the six national wine-growing regions. The ...

Lidl in Germany continues its vegan success story

Price parity without compromise

14-Aug-2025 - Since October 2023, the majority of Vemondo products have been available in all Lidl stores at the same basic price as their animal-based counterparts. The food retailer is convinced that conscious and sustainable consumption can only become widespread if the diet that supports it is affordable ...

A tantalisingly ‘sneaky’ way to help diners make healthier, greener menu choices

13-Aug-2025 - Pioneering research has uncovered a cunning way to curry favour with diners’ food choices, so they’re more likely to select meals which have a much lower carbon footprint and reduced fat content. The study, led by the University of Bristol in the UK and published in the journalNature Food, ...

Katharina Windeknecht becomes Chief Transformation Officer of the Rotkäppchen-Mumm Group

12-Aug-2025 - Katharina Windeknecht will return to the Rotkäppchen-Mumm Group as Chief Transformation Officer on October 1, 2025. In this newly created position, she will report directly to CEO Silvia Wiesner and assume responsibility for key future topics for the company. In her new role, Katharina ...

BSI and spiritsEUROPE regret that the "zero-to-zero agreement" for spirits was not reintroduced immediately

EU spirits exports to the USA have been subject to a 15 percent duty.

12-Aug-2025 - Despite the entry into force of the tariffs, the BSI advocates further efforts on both sides to achieve a "zero-to-zero regulation" for spirits. The new tariff cap of 15 percent leads to a significant competitive disadvantage and restricts consumer choice. This undermines growth, investment and ...

Tyson Foods Names Microsoft Executive to Board of Directors

12-Aug-2025 - Tyson Foods, Inc.announced the appointment of Sarah Bond as a new independent director on its board, effective immediately. As President of Xbox, Bond leads the organization driving Xbox’s innovation and growth across hardware, software and services as part of Microsoft’s global $23 billion ...

Excessive ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) and poor nutrition tied to poor health

New American Heart Association Science Advisory reviews current evidence about UPFs and their impact on adverse health outcomes

12-Aug-2025 - Ultraprocessed foods or UPFs are a growing concern due to their widespread consumption and impact on potential health risks. Most UPFs, particularly those commonly seen in U.S. dietary patterns, are high in saturated fat, added sugars and sodium (salt), the combination of which is often ...