What supplement brands must know about sustainable packaging today – article

In 2024, the packaging conversation was loud and clear when research from vitamin brand Terraseed revealed that the supplement industry produces 2.3 billion plastic bottles each year, with less than 30% being recycled and 3% ending up in the ocean. One year later, the momentum hasn’t stopped. Read how one brand made a high-profile switch that may usher in breakthroughs in upcycled materials and a new generation of packaging innovators.

Problem solving flexible pouches for more sustainable dietary supplement packaging – article

Consumer demands for sustainability are steady, leading dietary supplement manufacturers to explore innovative packaging solutions with minimal environmental impact. Learn more about flexible packaging as one solution that packs a notable sustainability punch.

K Patel Phyto Extractions accelerates sustainability journey with solar energy and carbon neutrality vision – press release

K Patel Phyto Extractions is taking a significant step forward in its sustainability roadmap with the installation of solar panels near its primary manufacturing facility. This initiative will substantially reduce the company’s dependence on conventional energy sources. Read more about K Patel’s continuous sustainability improvements.

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Three reasons global food security is within reach and how farmers are leading the way – article

If farmers can’t win, people won’t eat. Farmers and the frontline workers who power global supply chains are our most critical partners in growing, making and moving the food we all depend on.  Read more about the heroes of agriculture and food security innovation in this piece from Brian Sikes, Cargill board chair and CEO.

Environmental concerns highlight supplement industry opportunities – opinion

Researchers identified several research gaps in which supplements can support consumers considering environmental issues. SupplySide Supplement Journal editor Devon Gholam, Ph.D., highlights how these same gaps overlap with current trends, providing opportunities for the supplement industry. Read more.

Costa Rica’s rainforest reborn by butterflies – article

In a remote corner of Costa Rica, a former cattle pasture has been restored as a lush rainforest, thanks to one family and thousands of butterflies. This small family-run lodge is now surrounded by a regenerated rainforest. Learn how dozens of butterfly species are raised and released here, helping to pollinate plants, disperse seeds and kick-start the complex dynamics a healthy forest needs.  

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