In this issue

Any F&B company that undergoes change to become sustainable will find it complicated andcostly; yet despite the complexities that come with sustainability, those involved in the supply chain know they are expected to do their part in guaranteeing the industry’s transformation. Food systems – which include all the players in production, processing, distribution, and consumption – are known to account for a third of total greenhouse gas emissions. According to a Reuters report, food systems generated 17 billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2019. While food waste – from production to consumption – contributes to half of all global food system emissions. Interestingly, decomposing food in landfills is said to makeup a big portion of those emissions. So in this issue, we continue to highlight the sustainability efforts of companies that are helping food and beveragemanufacturers take further steps in limiting their own carbon footprint, in creating sustainable food products, and using better packaging. These efforts in the form of serviceor innovation come at a cost, but we look at the positive impact on the companies that created them and on those who apply them to their own manufacturing. Meanwhile we as consumers – part of the food system – are also expected to be conscious of our own food choices and learn to embrace more sustainable living.

FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal Magazine Description:

FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal is published 8x a year in English. The magazine provides the food & beverage processing industry in South East Asia with the latest information and technologies on ingredients, processing and packaging, food safety and regulatory issues. It offers practical solutions to improve productivity, reduce cost, and turn innovations into real competitive advantages as well as the latest market information, trade show reviews and videos, and people and company profiles, written by industry experts and correspondents across the region. Also included are exclusive content and articles from industry professionals throughout S.E. Asia and from Ringier's family of food industry magazines covering Greater China region, the Middle East and other parts of the world, inclduing International Food & Beverage Ingredients News for China, China Food Manufacturing Journal, Food Manufacturing Journal-Middle East and Modern Food Processing (India). The interactive content allows readers to make direct and immediate contact with advertisers/suppliers and featured companies in the editorial by clicking on the web site and email addresses in each issue, access online content in Ringier’s food website in English and Chinese (food.industrysourcing.com), and avail of video content through iTunes and Google Play.