Food & Beverage Asia June/July 2022

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EDITOR’S NOTE
Securing a
sustainable future for
today’s food system
Agatha Wong
Assistant Editor
Just as the world barely emerges from
the shadow of the pandemic, it plunges
into other issues: climate change,
disruption of food exports from global
conflict, and trade protectionism. In
these tough times, producers have to
stand firm and set their eyes on the long
term to ensure a resilient food system for
global consumers.
In an interview with David Hughes, CEO
of Plant & Food Research, he raised the importance of raising
the value of food as the way forward. Rather than focusing
on achieving low cost, Hughes shared that enhancing the
wellness benefits of foods could provide the sustainable
solution that consumers are looking for (pp. 12).
Likewise, Sodexo is leading the path on sustainability as it
works with local communities and organisations. In Singapore,
the company has worked together with the local government
to implement their WasteWatch programme to reduce food
waste, and partnering with Cryowerx to deploy RFID smart
fridges (pp. 32).
Likewise, Synerlink has made its mark on the sustainability
effort with the use of PET and FFS. By ensuring that the
lifecycle of plastics remains in a closed, circular loop,
companies can not only appeal to shifting consumer demands
for greener packaging but also leave an indelible impact on the
environment (pp. 43).
With mounting pressure from both the supply chain and the
world at large, food and beverage manufacturers must keep
a sharp eye on how they can play a part in creating a more
secure food system. Food & Beverage Asia takes a deep dive
into this journey, bringing you insights into building a better
future.
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