Montréal, February 19, 2026 — GroupBel Canada, a major food player offering healthy dairy, fruit and vegetable products and a leader in the healthy snack market, today announced the implementation of a strategic partnership with Logiag, an agricultural technology and agri-environmental consulting firm, aimed at supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions associated with dairy production in Canada.This long-term partnership is supported by a $3.7 million investment over five years from Group Bel Canada to provide concrete support to dairy farms in adopting sustainable and measurable practices, contributing to the responsible evolution of the Canadian dairy sector.

A Structuring Partnership Supporting a Responsible Commitment

True to its mission of providing healthier and more responsible food for all, Bel places the reduction of its environmental footprint at the heart of its strategy. Bel Group has set ambitious decarbonization targets across its entire value chain, including a 25% reduction in indirect greenhouse gas emissions and sourcing 100% of its milk and fruit from farms transitioning to regenerative agriculture by 2030. Upstream dairy production represents approximately 35% of the company’s total emissions, making it a priority lever for action. To contribute concretely to these objectives, Group Bel Canada has partnered with Logiag and its Dedicated Dairy Farms program.

This initiative is based on a holistic and distinctive approach, working directly with a cohort of 34 dairy farms in Quebec and across the dairy value chain. It combines on-farm greenhouse gas measurement, the development of personalized roadmaps and the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices to generate measurable, long-term impacts for producers. The resulting emission reductions are quantified and verified using an internationally recognized methodology validated by SustainCERT, ensuring the credibility and robustness of the results.

As part of this initiative, Group Bel Canada aims to reduce carbon emissions from its upstream dairy supply dedicated to Mini Babybel® production at its Sorel-Tracy plant by approximately 30%. This represents a reduction of 12,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2031—equivalent to the average annual emissions of approximately 10,000 cars.

This partnership is part of a shared value approach that complements efforts already underway in the Canadian dairy industry, aiming to generate sustainable benefits for both producers and the value chain, and to support the decarbonization of the dairy industry in Canada. This is Group Bel Canada Group's largest sustainable development project to date, with significant potential to transform the dairy sector.

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“Group Bel Canada has been present in Canada for more than 70 years. Since launching our Babybel® plant in Sorel-Tracy in 2020, we have been manufacturing more than 90% of our products locally in Quebec. This partnership with Logiag is therefore a natural next step for us, with the intention of supporting producers toward long-term agricultural resilience and acting as a generator of positive value in Canada. As a company committed to its mission, this project enables us to achieve our objectives in a concrete way, while complementing the efforts already underway within the Canadian dairy industry.”— Cristine Laforest, CEO, Group Bel Canada

“We are proud to collaborate with Group Bel Canada on this structuring initiative, a recognized leader in sustainability within the agri-food sector. The Dedicated Dairy Farms program aims to equip producers with concrete, measurable and recognized solutions to support the climate transition of dairy production, while contributing to Bel Group’s global decarbonization objectives and creating value across the entire value chain.”— Charles Nault, Founder, Co-owner and CEO, Logiag.

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has achieved another significant milestone in its sustainability strategy, with the recycled content used in its rXPS polystyrene trays earning Plastica Seconda Vita (PSV) certification at the 10% level.

Plastica Seconda Vita (PSV) is an independent Italian and European certification dedicated to products made from recycled plastic. It verifies both the quality and traceability of recycled content in line with ISO 14021, ensuring that materials come from reliably managed recycling processes. As the first certification scheme of its kind in Europe, PSV provides customers with a trusted mark that recognises transparent, responsibly sourced recycled materials and supports confident, credible sustainability claims.

The certification highlights the strength of kp’s rXPS range - which includes multiple tray configurations containing up to 50% recycled polystyrene - and reinforces its position as a leading solution for protein processors seeking more sustainable packaging options.

The kp rXPS range has been developed to support upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements for contact-sensitive packaging made from polymers other than PET, helping customers prepare for a minimum 10% mandatory recycled content by 2030 and a progressive reduction in the use of virgin plastics. The certification reflects kp’s continued investment in scaling responsibly sourced recycled materials across its product portfolio.

The recycled content used in kp rXPS trays is independently PSV‑certified at the 10% level, demonstrating compliance with strict standards for transparency, material quality, and responsible sourcing. Certification for higher recycled content proportions is available on request.

Paolo Nisci, General Manager and Sales Director Trays, Italy at kp, said, “We are committed to validating polystyrene recyclability and contributing to a more sustainable future for this material.  Receiving the prestigious PSV certification further reinforces that commitment. We will continue to develop value-adding innovations that support our customers in their own sustainability journeys, and it is rewarding to see the talent and dedication of the kp team recognised with third-party certification.

“This marks an important milestone for polystyrene trays and for plastic recycling. rXPS trays containing responsibly sourced recycled material have long been a challenge for the industry, and we are pleased to contribute to overcoming that challenge for the benefit of our customers.”

kp rXPS solutions are produced in Italy, offering a European-made option for businesses looking for high-performance products that align with their sustainability goals. The range includes standard rXPS trays, rXPS MAP trays for modified atmosphere applications, and rXPS absorbent trays, which provide an overwrap solution that negates the need for a soaker pad in moist protein applications.

To learn more about kp’s portfolio of market-leading sustainable protein packaging solutions, visit

, a global leader in turnkey and custom dairy flavor powders, concentrates and seasoning blends, is proud to highlight its comprehensive line. These ingredients help brands and flavor houses capture surging demand for real cheese taste while reducing overall formulation costs and maintaining or elevating flavor impact in finished products. The portfolio delivers authentic cheese flavor in a cost-effective, easy-to-use format compared to many traditional dairy options, helping manufacturers preserve the eating experience consumers expect.

Designed for modern operations, Bluegrass Ingredients Cheese Powders offer a more convenient format than traditional cheese forms, making them easier to store, ship and manage in inventory. This ease of handling helps brands benefit from longer ingredient shelf life compared to wet, refrigerated cheese, reduce waste and streamline distribution across complex supply chains. Because the powders are made from real cheese, manufacturers can list specific cheese types on ingredient labels, supporting clean-label positioning and consumer trust. Formulators can also add the powders to a broad array of products, extending cheese flavor into multiple categories and line extensions using a single, scalable ingredient platform. The range includes Cheddar, Parmesan/Romano, Cream Cheese and Specialty Cheeses, so brands can tailor flavor profiles for specific applications and consumer preferences without sourcing from multiple suppliers.

The portfolio also reflects today’s evolving dietary landscape. A dedicated Vegan Cheez and blends offering supports development of dairy-free and plant-forward products for consumers with dietary preferences or restrictions, allowing brands to serve growing flexitarian and plant-based segments without sacrificing flavor. Organic and traditional formulations help customers meet both clean-label or organic positioning and conventional value-driven positioning within a single ingredient family, simplifying portfolio management across tiers and channels. Custom blends, available in both colored and uncolored options, enable precise flavor, color and label targets for each application. These blends support everything from bold orange snack seasonings to subtle white sauces that require a clean, neutral appearance.

Bluegrass Ingredients’ Cheese Powders are engineered for versatility, performing in seasonings and snacks, sauces and salsas, dressings and dips, baked goods and main dishes to expand innovation opportunities from center-store snacks to refrigerated and frozen meals. The cheese powders are heat stable, retaining flavor in high-temperature processes such as baking and extrusion. Additionally, the cheese powders are used extensively in popcorn and snack seasonings, adhering well to snack surfaces and delivering immediate, intense cheese flavor with an even coating, making them an ideal solution for brands developing on-trend, better-for-you popcorn and snack products aligned with consumer demand. This broad application range allows R&D teams to leverage a common cheese flavor platform while tailoring format, intensity and nutritional profile to each product concept.

Bluegrass Ingredients’ Bluegrass Agile Ingredient Innovation® Model provides a fast-moving framework that helps brands achieve rapid food innovation and stay ahead of evolving taste and flavor trends. Consistent flavor delivery in powder form ensures reliable taste performance batch after batch, simplifying quality control and safeguarding brand equity. Economical blends and a range of fat levels and flavor intensities enable formulators to balance flavor impact, nutrition goals and cost-in-use across a wide range of applications.

To support regulatory and market requirements, Bluegrass Ingredients offers Cheese Powders in Kosher and non-Kosher options, including organic Kosher SKUs, helping brands meet a variety of certification and positioning needs across global and niche markets. Bluegrass Ingredients’ Cheese Powders offer a comprehensive, agile flavor platform that empowers brands to deliver the real cheese experiences consumers crave while optimizing cost, flexibility and speed to market.

Wolfertschwenden, 18 February 2026 – With its new L 320 series of labellers, MULTIVAC is expanding its product portfolio with the addition of a high-performance solution, which offers companies maximum flexibility and precision in product labelling. The L 320 series can label cylindrical and conical products as well as shaped bottles, and it is very versatile in its configuration – whether wraparound, front/back or top labelling, and even applying sealing labels. MULTIVAC can therefore offer a flexible solution for challenging packaging tasks and exacting production environments.

The packs are first precisely converged and aligned on the transport conveyor, so that a highly accurate labelling result is achieved. A robust product guiding system ensures that the labels are applied exactly at the intended position. Depending on the particular requirement, several label dispensers can be integrated into the L 320, so that different labels can be applied in one operation. When combined with the "zero downtime" function, it is possible to achieve uninterrupted production. At the same time, the servo technology on the equipment ensures that maximum labelling accuracy is achieved. Various press-on devices, which are available as options, also provide consistently perfect label adhesion, even at high cycle rates. 

Maximum efficiency in the smallest space

Thanks to their compact design, the L 320 labellers only require a small amount of space, and they can therefore be easily integrated into existing lines or accommodated in small business premises. Short conversion times, when changing products or label rolls, simplify production and make it highly flexible, particularly if batches are being changed frequently. The minimal servicing work required on the machine increases the availability of the equipment. The digital solutions provided by MULTIVAC Smart Services also enable the efficiency and performance of the labelling solution to be continually monitored and optimised.

Additional process reliability thanks to integrated printing and inspection technology

So that the maximum process reliability and product security are achieved, the L 320 series can be equipped with visual inspection systems. These carry out the comprehensive inspection of products, labels and print data – including the checking of label presence, barcodes and printed information, as well as pattern recognition and detection of label or product position. This means that both the correct labelling and the product quality are monitored continually, so that reject products can be automatically ejected from the line. Available as an option are integrated thermal transfer, thermal inkjet or continuous inkjet printers, which enable variable data to be printed onto the labels very flexibly during the labelling process. The L 320 series of labellers provides a technically sophisticated solution, which can be precisely adapted to different production requirements and integrated into many operating environments.