Food & Drink Digital

OUT NOW - August 2024 edition of Food & Drink Digital. This month, we dive deep into the game-changing innovations shaping the industry. READ IT HERE - https://lnkd.in/eRNcU_5s This month’s issue features: The Honey Baked Ham Company, LLC: CTO Darin Morrow reveals how they’ve mastered customer service amid a digital transformation. T2 Tea: Gabriel Eytan, BEng, MEng, Mcom, Global Head of Supply Chain, shares insights on managing a global tea supply chain in today's complex world. Retail Giants Unite: Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Marks and Spencer, part of the Retail Consortium and Mondra Coalition, are tackling scope 3 emissions head-on. BRIX Holdings: CTO Carissa De Santis, PMP® discusses how automation and robotics are revolutionizing the restaurant experience for both staff and customers. Diageo x IEMA: Discover how Diageo is advancing sustainable procurement with IEMA’s help to train their supply chain in eco-friendly practices. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: Chief Procurement Officer Philip Halanen shares the impact of his expansive role at the world’s largest hotel franchising company. Plus: Exclusive Insights: Adam Grant from Mars talks about the sustainability journey of one of the UK’s favourite confectionery brands. Lifetime Achievement: We honour Chris Kempczinski, Chairman and CEO of McDonald's, for revitalising the company’s values and marketing prowess. Announce Top 10: Discover the world’s leading AgriTech companies. And much more! READ IT HERE - https://lnkd.in/eRNcU_5s #FoodAndDrinkDigital #IndustryInnovation #Hospitality

How can Stora Enso help customers make sustainable packaging decisions? Josefin Carlsson, Head of Services at Stora Enso Packaging Materials, highlights their Beyond Board Packaging Services, offering tailored insights for the shift to fibre-based circular packaging. Toby Croucher, SVP Forest Sustainability, shares how Stora Enso ensures sustainable forest management. #CircularEconomy #PackagingInnovation #FibreBasedPackaging

How can AI help reduce food waste in the hospitality industry? Marriott Hotels UK, Ireland, and Nordics achieved a 25% reduction in food waste across 53 hotels, using Winnow’s AI technology. Executive Chef Anna Pazdera and Area VP Joanna Chugh share how their teams are leading sustainability efforts. #FoodWasteReduction #HospitalityInnovation #GreenTech

How can Carlsberg Group’s shift to regenerative farming reshape beer production? Simon Boas Hoffmeyer, Carlsberg's Global Head of Sustainability, highlights their goal to source all grains sustainably by 2040. Nestlé and Cargill also support regenerative practices, boosting soil health and water conservation. #RegenerativeFarming #BeerIndustry #SustainableAgriculture

How is Lidl setting the standard for sustainability in retail? Ryan McDonnell, CEO at Lidl GB, highlights the brand's efforts through innovation and leadership. Partnering with WWF, Lidl is committed to cutting its Scope 3 and FLAG emissions by 2034. #ClimateAction #RetailInnovation #NetZero

How can Danone supplier, Benton Dairy Farms and Ambient Carbon's innovative methane eradication system transform the future of dairy farming? Christopher Williams, Conservation Lead at Benton Dairies, and David S. Miller, COO of Ambient Carbon, share their commitment to sustainable agriculture with the new MEPS technology, designed to reduce methane emissions from dairy farming. #ClimateAction #MethaneReduction #AgricultureInnovation

Who are the leaders shaping the APAC food and beverage industry today? From Sunil D'Souza (CEO, Tata Consumer Products) to Madame LE HOANG DIEP THAO 🇻🇳 (CEO, TNI KING COFFEE), these visionaries are revolutionising global markets with sustainability, innovation, and cultural pride. Discover how their leadership is driving change across Asia-Pacific. See the list: https://ow.ly/NtoF50TBXCj #Leadership #FoodInnovation #APAC

Happy International Coffee Day! ☕

How are Starbucks and Nestlé contributing to regenerative farming and enhancing coffee culture? Michelle Burns, EVP at Starbucks, celebrates diversity and innovation through coffee, while Lea Drusio of Nestlé emphasizes their holistic approach to sustainability. Satwinder Singh from Nestlé highlights their support for local farmers transitioning to eco-friendly practices. #InternationalCoffeeDay #RegenerativeAgriculture #CoffeeCulture

How is Nestlé reshaping global nutrition while balancing taste and health? At the 2024 Nestlé International Nutrition Symposium, CEO Laurent Freixe and Chairman Paul Bulcke discussed the company's vision for healthier products, with insights from Prof. Eileen Kennedy and R&D lead Stefan Palzer. #NutritionScience #HealthAndWellness #SustainableEating