Melissa Griffen

Editorial Intern

Matthew Landauer, chemical engineering major at the University of Minnesota

Yeast Processor Decreases Phosphorous and Cooling Water Usage

Internship program helps company pursue greener yeast production, saving on water consumption and reducing phosphorous discharge.

Madison Best, Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering major at the University of Minnesota.

Snack Food Company to Minimize Water Consumption

MnTAP internship results in recycled water systems replacing fresh water consumption.

Companies in the life sciences industry need a granular view of the flow of products traveling through the supply chain, from the initial supplier to the patient.

Consequences of Supply Chain Blind Spots and Solutions in New Survey

Companies lose millions due to spoilage; improved tracking methods increase end-to-end visibility and mitigate loss.

Mason Balster, environmental engineering major at the University of Minnesota, interned with Schell’s and found solutions to decrease the company’s wastewater surcharges.

MnTAP Identifies Sustainability Improvements for August Schell Brewing Co.

Intern program provides brewery with solutions to reduce wastewater and improve recycling efforts.

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MnTAP’s full-time technical staff provides 1-on-1 assistance to a broad range of industries.

MnTAP Provides Sustainable and Cost-saving Solutions

The intern program teams with Minnesota companies to reduce their environmental footprints.

A case study in the index also reports an escalated interest in trends for health products, such as immunity-boosting foods and drinks.

COVID-19 and the Consumer Landscape

Consumer priorities switch from the environment and general health-related issues to the pandemic, economic concerns, and food safety.

The 2020 Index concludes that on-package information is a good medium for brands to get their transparency message across.

Transparency Is the Key to Consumer Trust

Blockchain technology, connected packaging, and other innovations use the packaging to build consumer trust.

UHT products—especially broth, milk, dairy alternatives, juice, and petfood—are seeing large success in e-commerce.

UHT, Connected Packaging, and Other Food Safety Technologies of the Future

UHT products see growing success in e-commerce; manufacturers continue to improve food safety.

A medical worker prepares a syringe to administer the BioNTech/Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Cold Chain Doubts Delay Vaccine Distribution in Germany

Vaccines sent to certain German cities may have reached up to 7 C higher than the acceptable temperature range in transportation.

“Food waste accounts for around 8% of total global GHG emissions. To put it another way, if food waste were a country, it would be the world’s third largest emitter of emissions.”

Solutions to Decrease Food Waste on the Consumer Level

Study shows that better labeling practices and innovative packaging to increase shelf life could minimize food waste.

The rapid success of LastObject’s reusable cotton swabs shows that the market is ready for alternatives to single-use products. The tip is made of Thermolast M from Kraiburg TPE to meet requirements of durability, cleaning, and skin contact.

A TPE for sustainable cotton swabs

LastSwab meets EU Directive which bans single-use plastic products ahead of time.

Passing the MORE Act should fund loan programs for small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and increase industry equity.

Bill to Legalize Marijuana at Federal Level Passed by US House, but Awaits Senate Approval

Comprehensive bill to remove marijuana from Controlled Substances Act and end federal prohibitions on the plant, opening industry up to business and legal process benefits.

Crowdsourcing Protection Against Counterfeiting

Systech’s bidirectional communication capacity is designed to increase brand protection. Increased detection may act as a deterrent to counterfeiters.