Decarbonizing Aviation: Why Executives Must Bet on Power-to-Liquid Technology
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the linchpin of decarbonizing air travel, but current production methods face a fundamental bottleneck: scalability. Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA), the leading SAF pathway today, is constrained by limited feedstock availability, making it impossible to meet the aviation sector’s soaring fuel demand by 2030. Power-to-Liquid (PtL) presents a scalable, […]
Alcohol Won’t Drive the Beer Industry in 2026 – Here’s What Will
Gen Z alcohol consumption dropped 25% in the last four years. This has led major brands like AB InBev, Heineken, and Carlsberg to expand their non-alcoholic product lines. Rising health awareness has led to innovations that create non-alcoholic beers while maintaining the traditional taste and texture. Notably, many of these are emerging from China and […]
Alcohol Packaging is Changing Fast—Is Your Brand Ready?
The long-standing popularity of glass bottles for alcohol is slowly shattering. Their energy-intensive production and heavy weight in transportation increase carbon emissions, prompting stricter regulations. The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), requires all packaging to be recyclable by 2030. Meanwhile, the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) tax could push glass recycling costs […]
Alcohol Industry Found PPWR Compliant Solution with PET Refillable Bottles
The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which took effect on February 11, 2025, aims to reduce packaging waste and promote a circular economy. This regulation mandates that all packaging be recyclable by 2030, with specific targets for waste reduction: a 5% decrease by 2030, 10% by 2035, and 15% by 2040, using […]
Promising Innovations that Address the Gallium Supply Shortage in 2025
China’s recent gallium export restrictions have shown how easily shaken the global supply chains are. The country holds over 98% of the worldwide primary gallium production, which has caused massive global price fluctuations. This is because China has rich bauxite and zinc ore deposits with extensive refining infrastructure to extract gallium. Recent export restrictions from China have […]
Nestlé and Danone’s Baby Steps Towards Solving Digestibility & Allergy Issues in Infant Nutrition
In 2022, Abbott’s formula contamination led to a $170 million sales drop in the U.S. in one quarter. This opened the market for infant nutrition companies like Nestle and Danone to fill the gap with safer and more compliant formulas. Nestlé developed age-specific formulas with the right protein and fat to help infant growth and […]
Safe & Scalable Red Dye No. 3 Alternatives for Food and Pharmaceuticals
The U.S. FDA banned Red Dye No. 3 in foods, dietary supplements, and oral medicines. The dye’s links to potential health risks have fueled public demand for cleaner, additive-free products. U.S. food manufacturers must find Red Dye No. 3 alternatives and remove them by January 2027, and pharmaceutical companies by January 2028. Globally, the issue […]
How AI Is Rewriting RNA Therapies—But Can It Overcome Main Hurdles?
Unlike traditional drug therapies, which often target proteins or enzymes, RNA-based treatments work by directly influencing the genetic material (RNA) in our cells. This enables precise control over gene expression, potentially correcting genetic defects or modulating disease-related processes at a molecular level. One key type of RNA therapy is messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines, which have […]
California Just Made BPA Receipts Obsolete—Here’s What’s Replacing Them
The EU and California have tightened regulations on Bisphenol A (BPA) and Bisphenol S (BPS) in thermal paper. Manufacturers face growing pressure to find safe, compliant, cost-effective substitutes. While options like Pergafast 201 show potential for providing image stability, they are significantly more expensive and not without environmental risks. This report by GreyB examines biodegradable solutions […]
What Packaging challenges the Pharma Industry should focus in 2026?
According to Deloitte, the biopharma industry generates 300 million tons of plastic waste annually, much of which is single-use. In 2026, three significant challenges stand out for the pharmaceutical packaging industry. Key challenges in pharmaceutical packaging include balancing sustainability with drug protection, as eco-friendly materials must meet stringent safety standards; improving anti-counterfeiting and supply chain […]
Nestlé, BASF, and Others Move Beyond Fermentation for Affordable HMOs in Infant Formula
Replicating the benefits of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in infant formula is costly and has limited scalability. Traditional fermentation struggles with high expenses. Safety concerns over synthetic alternatives further complicate the development of practical solutions. Advancements in HMO production are beginning to address these roadblocks. For instance, Genechem Inc.’s new method for producing 3-fucosyllactose (3-FL) […]
5 Bottle Caps and Closure Innovation Trends to Watch in 2025
CG Roxane has recently changed its Alpine Spring Water bottle lids from detachable screw closures to EZ-Caps (tethered caps). Coca-Cola, The Absolut Company, and Coverpla make similar changes to their caps. What’s driving these changes? The three main reasons are sustainability goals, consumer preference, and updated government regulations, including EU directive 2019/904 and California’s AB […]
9 Emerging Oncology Treatments That Could Replace Chemotherapy
While chemotherapy remains a cornerstone of early-stage cancer treatment, its well-documented side effects and financial burden continue to challenge both patients and healthcare systems. Beyond the familiar issues of nausea, fatigue, and immunosuppression, the logistical complexities of handling and maintaining the efficacy of hazardous chemo drugs persist as critical concerns for hospitals and biomedical waste […]
How regenerative packaging is cutting costs and waste in supply chains?
Supply chain waste remains a critical challenge for businesses, with over 7 billion tons of plastic waste generated globally each year, of which less than 10% is recycled. For industries relying on single-use materials, packaging waste contributes to environmental issues and leads to inefficiencies in material usage and compliance costs. Companies like Nestlé and Unilever […]
Integrating sustainability in tobacco: How are industry players aligning their R&D efforts?
The complexity of integrating sustainability in tobacco lies in finding the balance between operational efficiency, resource optimization, and delivering tangible progress in sustainability goals. Whether it’s addressing agricultural impacts, reducing manufacturing emissions, or innovating biodegradable alternatives, the industry stands at the cusp of significant transformation. Those who lead with solutions, not just compliance, will set […]
Vegan Probiotic Trends to Watch in 2026
Dairy-based products currently dominate the probiotics market, accounting for 80% of the segment. GreyB found that approximately 50% of new patents filed are moving toward these vegan solutions. Pioneering brewers like Kitaoka Honten and establishments like the Korea Institute of Science & Technology are developing newer vegan probiotic solutions. This article discusses the latest vegan probiotic trends in […]