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Antony Hook visits DS Smith scuss the circular economy


Member of the European Parliament for the South East Antony Hook, visited DS Smith’s Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent to discuss the circular economy.


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Mill Manager, Ben Jennings, welcomed the MEP to the site, while Next Gen technology director, Guy Lacey, gave an overview and tour of the paper mill, demonstrating how leading industry standards are being driven across the business.


The visit provided Mr Hook with insight into the role DS Smith plays in the manufacturing and recycling of paper across Europe. Mr Hook said: “The scale of the investments DS Smith has made in this manufacturing facility is really im pressive. Seeing bales o f recycled paper arriving at the mill and being reprocessed into new reels of paper really opened my eyes to the importance of keeping recyclables free of contamination and the possibilities for improving material flows in Europe.”


As pressure on the UK Government to continues, DS Smith showcased how it is the heart.


are putting sustainability at tackle climate change


The company demonstrated the increasing importance of the circular economy, raw material quality for our manufacturing processes, and the benefits we see in the separate collection o f paper.


Peter Clayson, head of government an “We're really pleased to be able to enga


ge with MEPs to discuss our d community affffairs said:


local operations and the development of policies that directly impact our industry, our customers and our communities. The circular economy is a key focus for DS Smith. It is something we are both passionate about and committed to investing in.”


US plant-based drinks up 30% i n four years


US plant-based drinks consumption grew by almost 30%between 2014 and 2018, from 2.8 to 3.6 litres per person, according to a new report from leading beverage industry experts Zenith Global. Sales reached a value of $2.3 billion in 2018.


“The main drivers behind plant-based drinks’ popularity reflect consumer concerns and perceptions about lactose intolerance, digestive benefits, health attributes, animal welfare and ”


Zenith Global’s report segments the market between mature, broadening and emerging products, assessing how each has evolved and developed. “Plant-based dr increasing consumer interest in healthier


environmental impact, commented Zenith Global consultant Jos e Saiz.


eating and sustainability, inks closely match


with several segments breaking into mainstream market appeal,” Jose Saiz added.


Zenith Global predicts continued steady growth over the next five years, with further opportunities to innovate in plant types and to diversify in product ranges.


“What begins in the United States oftften leads to parallels in other countries and we fully expect these opportunities to expand in many other countries of the world,” Jose The US Plant-based Drinks Opportunit market analysis from 2013 to 2018 with f profiles tracking the latest innovations .


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