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Plastic offsets: rubbish or remedy?

Just Drinks

Indeed, out of the 993 credits issued by Verra in 2022 and 2023, only 187 (19%) had been sold by October 2024. Aqua branded water on sale in Bekasi, Indonesia, 5 June 2024. Norris points to a lack of transparency around “who is benefitting” – a criticism often levelled at their carbon credit cousins. “A

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Nestlé fined for carbon filter use in Switzerland water business

Just Drinks

OFCO recommended that Nestlé apply for a request for exemption from the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO). The use of carbon filters was first discovered in a 2020 inspection by the Vaud State Consumer Office (OFCO). A follow-up investigation in 2023 confirmed the filters had been removed.

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GigNet and IotaComm to Collaborate on Internet-of-Things (IoT) Solutions for the Mexican Caribbean

PubClub

GigNet continues to expand rapidly – including over 50 new enterprise client contracts, renewals and upgrades signed during Q1 2024 representing over US$2 million in new contract value.

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Indian liquor makers push for separate standards for single malt whisky

Spiritz

Indian liquor makers are planning to approach the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to introduce distinct standards for Indian single malt whisky. This move aims to protect the category’s reputation as it gains global recognition, exporting to several countries and winning prestigious international awards.

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WSO hosts conference on spices’ supply chain

Spiritz

The World Spice Organisation (WSO)’s Chairman, Ramkumar Menon said that ensuring the safety of our spices is not only a responsibility but a commitment towards building a resilient and sustainable future for our farmers and consumers alike. She emphasised, "Food safety is non-negotiable in the spice industry.

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Nonalcoholic Beer Is Becoming Essential to the Success of Breweries

Imbibe Magazine

From the perspective of food safety, its crucial to pasteurize NA beer, a step beyond local breweries capabilities. The brewery targeted sales of around 10,000 barrels of its four NA beers, also including Patagonia Provisions Non-Alcoholic Kernza Golden Brew , but ended 2024 by shipping around 14,000 barrels.