Food & Beverage Asia June/July 2022

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NEWS
Tate & Lyle opens
new customer
innovation and
collaboration centre
in Chile
Tate & Lyle has announced the opening
of a new customer innovation and
collaboration centre in Santiago, Chile.
The new centre, which includes
capabilities for working in application and
rapid prototyping, will enable Tate & Lyle’s
food scientists to work with customers in
the region to address growing demand for
solutions that help reduce sugar, fat and
calories, and add fibre, in consumer
products.
Through their expertise in categories such
as beverages, dairy, bakery and soups,
sauces, and dressings, Tate & Lyle’s
professionals will support food and
beverage manufacturers deliver successful
food formulation and help them drive their
innovation agenda faster.
The investment reflects the importance
and growth potential of the Latin American
region for Tate & Lyle, and its commitment
to serve its customers in the region.
Oswaldo Nardinelli, senior vice-president
and general manager, Latin America
at Tate & Lyle, said: “Manufacturers are
increasingly looking to agile and expert
partners like Tate & Lyle to help them meet
growing consumer demand for great tasting
food and beverages that support balanced
diets and lifestyles. Tate & Lyle has been
in Chile for over 15 years and it’s a very
important market for us. The new centre
in Santiago will be part of our integrated
network of centres across Latin America,
including in Brazil and Mexico! We can’t wait
to welcome customers to our new centre.” ■
Mondi switches all glassine-based
release liners to certified base paper
Mondi has been working with a number
of certification bodies to increase the
availability of certified wood fibre in its
key wood sourcing markets in Europe.
Mondi has switched its entire portfolio of
glassine-based release liners to certified
base paper. The change is part of Mondi’s
ongoing approach to sustainability, which
includes developing solutions that are
better for the environment.
Glassine-based release liners are mainly
used for labels, tapes, and medical
applications. By moving to certified base
paper, Mondi is improving traceability,
working with partners who manage forests
responsibly in line with its commitment to
maintain zero deforestation in its forests
and supply chain. This latest move to
certified glassine-based paper is another
step in Mondi’s commitment to responsible
sourcing and supply chain transparency.
Mondi’s close collaboration with partners,
known as its EcoSolutions approach,
means that it will continue to develop
the most sustainable packaging
solutions to support customers in
achieving their sustainability goals.
All of Mondi’s pulp and paper mills
are PEFC or FSC certified, 100% of its
own forests are certified and 76% of
externally sourced wood and 100% of
sourced pulp is from certified sources.
Stefan Schönberger, head of product
sustainability release liner, Mondi, said: “As
part of our MAP2030 ambitions, we commit
to taking action on climate change, and
setting an example for others working in
international manufacturing, production and
logistics to help them make sustainability
a key priority. Offering certified base
paper is part of this. It is the first step to
upgrading our entire release liner portfolio,
which will manage our impacts while
providing the best possible solutions for
the customer and the end consumer.” ■
FOOD & BEVERAGE ASIA JUNE / JULY 2022