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Buzz aims for zero amenities waste

Buzz's sustainability team has launched a new eco-friendly amenity kit it is calling ‘All Good Things’.

With the environmental impact of travel in sharp focus, and in support of the IATA target of a 50% reduction in aviation CO2 emissions by 2050, the Buzz Sustainability team set itself a challenge to design a plastic free and zero waste amenity kit.

The All Good Things kit features renewable materials including tin, cotton canvas, aluminium, bamboo, FSC paper and wood. It includes ToothChews, an innovative, environmentally-friendly alternative to toothpaste. The goal of the kit is to help travellers feel good about their amenities, knowing the onboard comfort items have a low environmental footprint. buzzproducts.com

Canada Jetlines deal for Moment

Canada Jetlines has elected Moment to equip its growing fleet of Airbus 320, with a state-of-the-art digitisation suite and inflight entertainment.

Operations will commence in early 2022, featuring services through the Flymingo Box system that will enhance passenger experience and aircraft operations. The IFE element also deploys real-time travel information and a seamless e-commerce platform.

Planning to have 15 aircrafts by 2025, Canada Jetlines aims to offer the best-in-class operating economics, customer comfort and fly-by-wire technology to provide an elevated guest centric experience. The browser-based platform will support this, enabling secure streaming on personal devices. moment.tech

Do Good Labs' chocolate takes flight on Jetstar

Do Good Labs has launched its very first chocolate bar, exclusively available on Jetstar Airways retail menu.

The company has worked with the finest chocolate makers in Australia, sourced ethical cocoa and made a premium milk chocolate bar that has a message for good in line with its wider mission.

Each bar donates to Starkids Foundation to help improve the lives of children around the world. Jetstar’s partnership with World Vision Australia, StarKids’ mission aims to transform the lives of families and communities living in poverty and give kids a brighter future. dogoodlabs.com.au

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ASF unveils rotables research

The Airline Sustainability Forum (ASF) has now published phase one of its two-phase study into the use of rotables versus disposable service ware, and the case for disposable service ware standardisation.

The report, completed by independent consultants ICF with support and data from ASF members and regulatory bodies, mapped the end-to-end supply chains for food & beverage service ware and concluded that while there is no industry-wide consensus on when to use rotables versus disposables, there is agreement that consensus is required.

The researchers identified a number of strategies for progress including: work to educate decision-makers on the environmental impact of F&B packaging; possible regulatory reforms and lobbying on aviation waste rules; improvement in packaging product design, material selection and procurement processes; onboard collection/sorting and waste management on the ground. The full report is downloadable from the ASF website via registration.

Phase two of the study will see the ASF membership working together to gather further insights and establish a recommendation for using specific standardised materials for disposable serviceware to increase circularity. Researchers will quantify and characterise the size and future growth of the F&B packaging waste problem and develop an independent and trusted model for evaluating the environmental footprint of rotable and disposable service ware. A comprehensive substrate database with end-to-end sustainability insights will be established, and a decisionmaking framework for ensuring sustainable choices in packaging materials will be identified. Matt Crane, founder of ASF, said: "As an industry, we have been slow to work together to openly share knowledge and data to support positive change for all. The ASF provides an excellent platform for collaboration, and we urge stakeholders across the inflight product and services supply chain to join and support our work."

Joe Leader, CEO APEX IFSA, said: “The ASF's work is building our understanding of the challenges the entire aviation sector faces to improve the sustainability of inflight passenger services. IFSA is pleased to align with and support these efforts.”

The next meeting of the ASF membership will take place on February 9 at 15.00 GMT. All those in the inflight services supply chain are invited to register and attend.

For further information contact: info@aviationsustainabilityforum.com; aviationsustainabilityforum.com

Canary innovates Novel Foods rebrands Goodbye to plastic

Canary Foods has launched a single serve butter portion, packaged in plant-based compostable films. The 'Canary Squeeze' will support travel operator sustainability goals, replacing the industry standard plastic mini-dish/PCU. canaryfoods.co.nz Novel Foods has rebranded its popular ‘free-from’ savoury snacks range, Indulge. The new branding gives a playful nod to Indulge’s positioning as natural corn leaders in the snack field, with its new ‘corny, but classy’ strapline and farmer character. novel-foods.co.uk Foodcase International has announced the removal of single-use plastic cocktail sticks from its products. It will instead provide sustainable wooden toothpicks. The toothpicks will be available with all of Foodcase’s tapas trays and platters. foodcase.nl

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BA ups its eco credentials

British Airways has announced the appointment of Carrie Harris as its new Head of Sustainability, reflecting the increasing importance of sustainability.

Harris joins British Airways from the airline’s parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), where she has been Group Sustainability Manager for the past five years. She is a Chartered Environmentalist, Fellow of IEMA (the accreditation body for sustainability professionals), registered environmental auditor and holds two Master’s degrees in Environmental Science and Management.

Harris will be responsible for a team of eight who work on the airline’s strategy for environment, diversity, inclusion & wellbeing, and community investment. ba.com

Recycled glass styled for service

Plane Talking Products has launched a new range of glass-based tableware for onboard service.

The tableware is made of triple layer glass, which makes it very strong, break and chip resistant and lightweight. Its thin wall structure makes it easy to stack to ensure large space savings are possible.

The range is made of durable Vitrelle glass. It is eco-friendly and sustainable, being manufactured using up to 80% recycled glass. The product remains reusable and uses recyclable substrate.

The tableware can be fully customised and branded and new shapes can be developed on larger orders. Commercially compliant – the nonporous dinnerware is fully dishwasher safe and can be used in all microwaves and ovens. planetalking.net

Newrest caters for Pope Francis onboard Aegean Airlines

The Newrest teams in Greece have had the opportunity to cater inflight services for Pope Francis during his recent visit to Greece.

Working in collaboration with Aegean Airlines, the quality menu had input the renowned Greek Chef Lefteris Lazarou, with desserts designed by Greek Pastry chef, Stelios Parliaros. Newrest Greece and Chef Lazarou developed inflight dining using fresh, local, traditional products and recipes reflecting Greek influences combined with some Italian heritage.

The Pope flew with Aegean Airlines onboard the carrier’s new state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircraft. newrest.eu

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Air Dolomiti goes for fresh flavours

Air Dolomiti, the Italian airline of the Lufthansa Group has relaunched its inflight service with the focus on Italian flavours and quality nutrition.

The menu features fresh dishes created by Italian chefs, quick snacks and a wide range of hot and cold drinks and wines. The airline has partnered with well known Italian brands to put the emphasis on taste and sustainability, and has a policy of prioritising quality and environmentally- friendly packaging solutions.

For its SpazioItaliaBar Air Dolomiti is collaborating with JRE, Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe for the preparation of fresh dishes and will feature desserts created by Pasticceria Biasetto. The coffee served is by Illy. airdolomiti.eu

Jeff Swan named as new CEO for Monty’s Bakehouse

Monty’s Bakehouse has appointed Jeff Swan as its new CEO. Jeff will be responsible for overall management of the company, replacing Matt Crane who is taking on new responsibilities at parent company, SATS.

Swan has a proven track record as a successful business leader with a wealth of cross-functional and international experience in strategic development, sales, brand management, and marketing at leading branded food and beverage companies, including Cadbury and Coca Cola.

Matt Crane remains a Board Director at Monty’s Bakehouse and Group Head at SATS Global Innovation Centrend. montysbakehouse.co.uk

Pure Piraña takes flight Inmarsat milestone Intelsat partners

Pure Piraña, Heineken’s global hard seltzer brand, is preparing to expand into the inflight market. This follows the domestic market launches in Mexico and New Zealand, and the gradual roll out in several European countries including UK, Ireland, Portugal and Austria. purepirana.com Inmarsat has announced that its GX Aviation inflight broadband solution has hit a new milestone, having now been selected by more than 35 airlines and activated on over 550 aircraft, with approximately 1,000 additional aircraft in the order book. inmarsat.com Intelsat and Thales Alenia Space have signed an agreement to build two software-defined satellites designed to advance Intelsat’s GEO connectivity as part of its 5G network. The two new satellites, named Intelsat 41 and Intelsat 44, are scheduled to be in service in 2025. intelsat.com

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Finnair's luxury focus

Finnair has resumed its travel retail service, offering customers more opportunities to personalise their travel experience.

The new luxury range has been inspired by Nordic design and sustainability, and will be continuously updated to ensure items are popular and relevant.

Featured products include environmentallyconscious accessories and cosmetics from brands like Marimekko, Makia (which makes bags out of recycled material), Rokua (organic skincare for men), Het-kinen (organic pine lip balm) and Lancôme Idôle Edp.

Passengers can pre-order for delivery inflight or at home or connect to the Nordic Sky portal for shopping inflight. finnairshop.com

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