Earlier this year, FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal met with SIG's Sustainability Manager for the Asia Pacific South region, Huangyi Chen , for an interview about the company's sustainability initiatives as well as packaging solutions. As a final thought during this meeting in Vietnam, we asked Ms Chen what steps individuals can take toward greater social responsibility. She mentions the following: Prioritize brands with credible certifications . Look for labels like FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) or ASI (Aluminum Stewardship Initiative). These certifications ensure that the materials used are responsibly sourced, which is crucial for reducing environmental impact. For instance, when you see the FSC logo on a product, you know that the wood or paper used comes from forests that are managed in a way that respects the environment and local communities. Recycle packaging . SIG strongly encourages responsible recycling of our beverage cartons. To make recycling as easy...
Precision nutrition is a data-driven approach to diet and nutrition, and is based on one’s biology, lifestyle, and health needs. It relies on information about one’s metabolism, genetic makeup, gut microbiome analysis, physical activity, and biomarkers. All these help in designing exact nourishment for one’s well-being and disease prevention. To compare, personalized nutrition is based largely on one’s lifestyle, preferences, and health conditions, and is not always supported by scientific data. Since precision nutrition requires data analytics, advancements in artificial intelligence enhance its effectiveness for meal planning, food tracking and dietary assessments. AI-driven platforms can analyze biomarkers, genetic data, and metabolic responses to create highly customized nutrition plans. At the consumer level, one can appreciate the ability to make quick informed decisions about diet, based on wearable smart devices that can track glucose levels, metabolism, and nutrient absorption...