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Issue #18, November 2017

Editorial

This issue has a special focus on the importance of saving food.

Current levels of food waste are not sustainable, economically, environmentally or ethically. But solutions are on the horizon.

Our “Inside Brussels” column explores how the EU Institutions are acknowledging the positive contribution of packaging as a solution to the prevention of loss and waste along the supply chain.

APEAL’s new short film - Can you spot the difference? - highlights the role that steel packaging’s unique preservation qualities can play in reducing food waste.

And Elisabeth Payeux, from the French Canning Institute, writes about the increasing relevance of the steel can in providing a safe, effective and affordable means of preserving food and vital nutrients.

Enjoy the read!

Patricia Mobbs,
Editor

Inside Brussels – Alexis Van Maercke on steel for packaging in EU policy discussions
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Faced with 88 million tonnes of food wasted each year in Europe, according to the EU Fusions 2016 report, the European Commission is taking the issue of tackling food waste very seriously. 

Food waste prevention is an integral part of the Circular Economy Package, with a commitment to halve per capita food waste at retail and consumer level by 2030 and reduce food losses along the food production and supply chains. 

Making the right packaging and consumption choices is fundamental to achieving this.

Which is why APEAL welcomed the European Parliament’s (EP) own initiative report: “Resource efficiency: reducing food waste, improving food safety” voted before the summer which recognised the positive contribution of packaging as a solution to the prevention of loss and waste along the supply chain.

Steel packaging in particular is impact resistant, puncture resistant and virtually unbreakable with a unique 100% barrier against light, water and air, that protects products from damage or spoilage and extends shelf life. A true energy-free way to reduce food waste without compromising food safety.

APEAL is now looking forward to the follow-up on this report by the European Commission and Member States, and an active debate within the EU institutions.

Less haste. Save taste. Cut waste.
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APEAL’s new film – Can you spot the difference? – highlights in a very visual way the role that steel can play in reducing food waste.

No other packaging material equals steel’s strength, total barrier properties or shelf life. As a result, food packed in steel retains nutrients, appearance and flavour, and is less likely to be damaged, spoiled, or unnecessarily wasted.

Food waste is an enormous global issue. Steel packaging can be an important part of the solution.

Watch and share here.

Living and eating well with canned products - a contribution from Elisabeth Payeux (CTCPA)

Steel cans revolutionised food packaging when they were created more than 200 years ago.

And since canning technology came of age in the 20th century, the can has provided a safe, effective and affordable means of preserving food and vital nutrients such as vitamins and fatty acids for millions of people.

Whilst many new packaging formats have been developed since its invention, the can has endured.

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¼ of global water consumption is spent on food that is thrown away (source: Proplanta)

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Steel for Packaging in the Circular Economy
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Spreading the steel message
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Being present at high level packaging events and engaging with all audiences is a key part of APEAL’s campaign to increase understanding of steel as a model material for a circular economy and a contributor to brand success.

Alexis Van Maercke and Evelyne Frauman demonstrated how steel can bring sustainability benefits to beverage brands at the Beverage Packaging conference in Brussels.

APEAL was a key sponsor at the Sustainability in Packaging conference in Barcelona.

At the same time, Stéphane Tondo detailed the future of tinplate passivation at the annual Canmaker Summit in Scotland, where the design and innovation capabilities of tinplate were once again showcased at the Cans of the Year awards.

Find out more about APEAL event participation here.

CFPA, the future of tinplate passivation
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Used globally in the tinplate industry as a treatment to stabilise the surface of tinplated steel, chromium VI is never present on surface of final tinplate or steel cans.

However, as current REACH legislation will limit the future use of chromium VI in tinplate passivation, APEAL members are currently working to develop a Chromium Free Passivation Alternative (CFPA).

A well-advanced project by a committed industry, as demonstrated by Stéphane Tondo at the recent Canmaker Summit in Scotland, will ensure that CFPA is available well before the extended authorisation sunset date of 21st September 2021.

More information here.

From Twitter

 

APEAL @APEAL_EU - Aug 25
Some interesting myth-busting facts on #canned #fruits and #vegetables from @cannedfoodalliance http://bit.ly/2fOFbcD

 

Steel @worldsteel - Sep 4
New #Steel #lifecycleinventory (LCI) #data helps manufacturers and consumers make the right environmental choices https://goo.gl/4LMWD9

 

Packaging @TataSteelPackag - Oct 6
Spot the difference? Canned food locks in nutrients and flavour and helps cut #foodwaste. Great new @APEAL_EU video https://youtu.be/uDvbA1pwln8

 

Parliament Magazine @parlimag - Oct 9
Welcome to by @APEAL_EU supporting the Environment Award by @Parlimag's #MEPawards18. Read about them here: http://bit.ly/2xtbf8Q

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Packaging Europe features APEAL's new food waste clip

 

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