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DP WORLD: RAISING TEMPERATURE OF FROZEN FOODS BY JUST THREE DEGREES FROM -18°C TO -15°C CAN SLASH CARBON EMISSIONS, STUDY SHOWS
DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frozen food temperatures could be changed by just three degrees to save the carbon dioxide emissions of 3.8 million cars per year, research suggests.
Most frozen food is transported and stored at -18°C, a standard that was set 93 years ago and has not changed since.
A move to -15°C could make a significant environmental impact with no compromise on food safety or quality, the study found.
The experts, from the Paris-based International Institute of Refrigeration, the University of Birmingham and London South Bank University, among others, found that the small change could:
The research was supported by the leading global logistics firm and principal partner in COP28, DP World, which has set up an industry-wide coalition to explore the feasibility of this change, named Join the Move to -15°C.
This coalition aims to redefine frozen food temperature standards to cut greenhouse gases, lower supply chain costs and secure food resources for the world's growing population.
The coalition has already been joined by leading industry organizations including: U.S. based AJC Group, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) of Denmark; Daikin of Japan; DP World; the Global Cold Chain Alliance; Switzerland's Kuehne + Nagel International; U.S. based Lineage; Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) of Geneva; and Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (ONE).
Maha AlQattan, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at DP World, said: "Frozen food standards have not been updated in almost a century. They are long overdue for revision.
"A small temperature increase could have huge benefits but - however committed each individual organisation is - the industry can only change what's possible by working together.
"With this research and with our newly formed coalition, we aim to support collaboration across the industry to find viable ways to achieve the sector's shared net zero ambition by 2050.
"The Move to -15°C will bring the industry together to explore new, greener standards to help decarbonise the sector on a global scale. Through this research, we can see how we can deploy accessible storage technologies in all markets to freeze food at sustainable temperatures, while reducing food scarcity for vulnerable and developed communities."
Building resilience and ensuring future food security
Annually hundreds of millions of tonnes of food from blueberries to broccoli is transported around the world.
While freezing food extends shelf life, it comes with a significant environmental cost – as 2-3% more energy is required for every degree below zero that food is stored at.
The logistics industry is working to decarbonise and facing rising energy bills.
Yet demand for frozen food is increasing as appetites evolve in developing countries and price-conscious consumers seek nutritious, tasty food at more affordable prices.
At the same time, experts estimate that 12% of food produced annually is wasted due to a lack of refrigerated and frozen logistics, called the 'cold chain' in the industry, highlighting a significant need for greater capacity.
Studies also suggest that 1.3 billion tonnes of edible food is thrown away every year – a third of global food production for human consumption.
The need is particularly acute in areas like Sub-Saharan Africa and the Subcontinent. In Pakistan in 2022, for example, half of exportable mangoes were lost due to an extreme heatwave.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation, more than 820 million people are hungry today and 2 billion – roughly a quarter of the world's population – suffer from food insecurity.
Professor Toby Peters, University of Birmingham and Heriot-Watt University and director of the Centre for Sustainable Cooling said: "Cold chains are critical infrastructure, vital for a well-functioning society and economy. They underpin our access to safe and nutritious food and health, as well as our ability to spur economic growth."
He added: "Cold chain infrastructure, and the lack of it, have implications for global climate change and the environment."
Climate change-driven events such as droughts, floods, and heatwaves can reduce crop yields and harm livestock health and productivity. But freezing food can protect food sources and their nutritional value for months amid such crises.
Join the Move to -15°C is an initiative to create a just transition, deploying accessible storage technologies globally to freeze food at sustainable temperatures to reduce food scarcity for vulnerable and developed communities alike.
Prof Peters added: "The UN predicts a population of 9.7 billion by 2050. To ensure food accessibility, we must close the 56% gap in the global food supply between what was produced in 2010 and what will be needed in 2050.
"Cutting cold chain emissions and transforming how food is safely stored and moved today helps ensure we can keep sustainably feeding communities across the globe as populations and global temperatures rise, protecting nutritious food sources for years to come.
"Building on this research, DP World's coalition can be a key tool for overcoming today's food challenges too, providing a stable inventory of quality food for the 820 million starving people worldwide and security for another 2 billion who are struggling with food scarcity."
An open invitation to 'Join the Move to -15°C' initiative
DP World has made the research accessible to all and invited stakeholders, industry leaders and interested parties to show support for the campaign.
To find out more or join the initiative, please visit DP World's website here.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future. In Asia Pacific, DP World employs more than 7,000 people, and has ports and terminals in 17 locations.
We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a noteworthy revelation at the Korean Society of Ginseng conference held in Seoul last October, red ginseng has gained attention for significantly improving dependency caused by drug addiction. Prof. Oh Sei-kwan from Ewha Womans University College of Medicine found that the consumption of red ginseng reduces both physical and psychological dependency induced by drug addiction and greatly improves withdrawal symptoms. With the global issue of drug addiction becoming increasingly serious, this research result garners even more anticipation.
According to the "World Drug Report 2023," the number of drug users worldwide increased by 23.3% from ten years ago, reaching 296 million in 2021. Despite being a medical analgesic, Fentanyl, commonly referred to as "zombie drug," has now infiltrated even among adolescents, which is a worrisome development. In the absence of a clear cure for the escalating harms of drug addiction, the study on the effects of red ginseng in improving drug dependency is noteworthy.
Prof. Oh's research team, through experiments on mice, confirmed that the experiment group consuming red ginseng showed a 50% reduction in leap behaviors indicating physical dependency compared to the control group during morphine administration. In the conditioned place preference test for evaluating psychological dependency, the red ginseng group scored about three times lower than the control group, significantly reducing psychological dependency caused by drug addiction.
In addition, the study revealed a link between red ginseng and detoxification in the liver. Glutathione in the liver, involved in detoxification, showed recovery in the red ginseng group, which had decreased due to morphine addiction, indicating an approximately 90% effectiveness compared to the control group.
The impact of red ginseng on improving liver function has been consistently studied. In October, at the academic conference of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition held in Busan, significant research results on the improvement of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by red ginseng were presented. Human trials with 94 patients confirmed that the consumption of red ginseng regulated gut microbiota, increasing beneficial bacteria and reducing harmful bacteria, thereby improving damaged livers.
This study scientifically proves the usefulness of red ginseng in treating drug addiction and confirms its potential as a natural treatment for substance dependency, marking an important milestone.
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FRANKFURT, Germany, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fi Europe & Hi 2023 (FIE 2023), the annual European trade show for natural and healthy food and beverage ingredients, is being held in Frankfurtbetween November 28 and 30, 2023. Over the past 26 years, cumulative visitor count of the prestigious Fi Europe has surpassed 500,000 person/times. As a trusted provider of premium functional ingredients and innovative solutions catering to global customers, CABIO has always participated actively in this industry event to share our cutting-edge research and innovation achievements with worldwide consumers and industry peers.
This year, CABIO unveiled an exciting new product range, NeoHMOs™, at the FIE 2023. Our team's successful development and production of various physiologically active human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) caters to the ever-increasing consumer demand for natural and high-quality products. By employing synthetic biology technology, we have implemented a rational design and control process for HMOs, effectively reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption during production, and ensuring an eco-friendly manufacturing process. Moving forward, CABIO will remain committed to the research and production of HMOs, aiming to diversify their applications in the end market and provide a wider range of healthy choices for individuals across different age groups, including infants and adults.
As a core supplier in the global infant formula supply chain, CABIO is committed to upholding its heartwarming corporate philosophy that "behind every can of formula lies a baby", a value that has been cherished from the very beginning of our journey. We consistently maintain world-class standards in food safety and supply chain management, enabling us to provide high-quality functional nutritional products and diversified solutions to our customers in China and beyond.
At the FIE 2023, CABIO unveiled a wide range of products -- arachidonic acid (ARA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), sialic acid (SA), β-Carotene, etc. as well as the NeoHMOs™ family, including 2'-Fucosyllactose (2'-FL), 3-Fucosyllactose (3'-FL), lacto-N-tetraose (LNT), lacto-N-neo-tetraose (LNnT), 3'-sialic lactose (3'-SL), and 6'-sialic lactose (6'-SL).
With an unwavering commitment to the brand philosophy that "biotechnology nourishes life", CABIO strives to deliver premium products and innovative solutions to customers in the fields of human nutrition, animal nutrition, cosmetics, and personal care. Our vision is to become a global leader in biotechnology, empowering and enriching lives through nutrition and health.
About Us
Established in September 2004, CABIO Biotech (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. ("CABIO" for short) (SSES: 688089) is a high-tech company founded on biotechnology.
Since initial public offering, CABIO has actively embraced the field of synthetic biology, having established dedicated laboratories and initiated an array of forward-thinking and market-driven research projects. With our synthetic biology platform as the foundation, we have proactively expanded our product portfolio and industry presence, driving the development of new products and fostering the growth of our business. Our commitment lies in leveraging biotechnology to empower life nutrition and health.
www.cabio.com
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Comprehensive global payroll services powered by robust technology to elevate organisational productivity and efficiency
CHENNAI, India, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, has entered a strategic partnership with Ramco Systems Limited, a leading global payroll technology provider. This partnership leverages Ramco's innovative payroll platform in conjunction with Deloitte's expert advisory and managed services. Together, they are committed to delivering an all-encompassing payroll solution that ensures operation services, compliance, seamless user experience, and comprehensive coverage spanning 150+ countries, all accessible through a single, unified payroll platform.
Highlights of the Partnership:
This partnership presents organisations with the chance to harness a full spectrum of services i.e., risk reduction through seamless integration, faster delivery, performance optimisation, and improved visibility. It further empowers businesses to achieve ongoing, self-sustained governance, driving efficiency, scalability, and innovation in the digital landscape.
"The ever-evolving tax landscape demands swift and adaptable digital infrastructure to enable organisations to address business needs and remain compliant," said Gokul Chaudhri, President, Tax, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP. "Our strategic partnership with Ramco signifies our commitment to empower businesses with a powerful blend of technology and implementation, ensuring unwavering quality and excellence, regardless of our valued clients' geographical location or the scale of their operations."
Speaking on the partnership, Tapati Ghose, Partner, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, said, "Through this partnership, our collective objective is to offer a comprehensive spectrum of end-to-end payroll services that cater to the employer requirements Leveraging cutting-edge technological innovations such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI-ML), chatbot integration, seamless tech-enabled communications, and central hubs, the alliance has meticulously engineered a robust and infinitely scalable platform that is primed to empower businesses on a global scale. This marks a significant milestone in our ongoing journey towards forging a transformative impact within the realm of business services."
Rohit Mathur, SVP & SBU Head, HR and Payroll, Ramco Systems, said, "Our decade-old partnership with Deloitte exemplifies our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers. Right from being our payroll compliance partner offering us technical advice on country-specific regulatory requirements impacting payroll and statutory compliances, our association with Deloitte has come a long way, and we are now leveraging their expertise across multiple facets. With Deloitte's strong expertise in delivering services and Ramco's robust payroll platform, through this partnership, we are all set to empower global businesses and help them embark on a complete payroll transformation. I'm confident that this partnership along with our investments in high-end technologies like low-code framework, lightning-fast in-memory payroll, and AI-powered validations & analytics will prove to be the game-changers."
Subbaraman Ramaswamy, Chief Customer Success Officer (Global Enterprise Business), Ramco Systems, said, "Our strategic partnership with Deloitte represents a significant milestone for both organizations as we join forces to help solve global payroll challenges for our customers. Together, we look forward to revolutionizing the global payroll landscape and providing unmatched value to businesses. I am excited that this association will drive mutual growth and create new opportunities."
Hear Gokul Chaudhri and Rohit Mathur unveil the exciting highlights of this strategic partnership. Watch video HERE
About Deloitte:
This press release has been issued by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee ("DTTL"), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL (also referred to as "Deloitte Global") does not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a more detailed description of DTTL and its member firms.
About Ramco Systems:
Ramco Systems is a world-class enterprise software product/ platform provider disrupting the market with its multi-tenant cloud and mobile-based enterprise software, successfully driving innovation for over 25 years. Over the years, Ramco has maintained a consistent track record of serving 1000+ customers globally with 2million+ users, and delivering tangible business value in Global Payroll, Aviation Aerospace & Defense, and ERP. Ramco's key differentiator is its innovative approach to develop products through its revolutionary enterprise application assembly and delivery platform. On the innovation front Ramco is leveraging cutting edge technologies around Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, RPA and Blockchain, amongst the others, to help organizations embrace digital transformation.
For more information, please visit https://www.ramco.com/products/payroll
Follow Ramco on Twitter @RamcoSystems / @RamcoPayroll and stay tuned to https://www.ramco.com/blog
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