Packaging
Nestlé opts for Nutri-Score front-of-pack labelling
Nestlé is supporting Nutri-Score with labelling on products in countries involved with the front-of-pack scheme by the end of 2019.
Radnor Hills reformulates Radnor Splash and introduces recyclable variant
The reformulation to the new Radnor Splash recipes gives them a much cleaner ingredients deck.
AMB acquires UK food packaging business
Acquisition puts AMB in position as a one-stop-shop offering a range of products and services, from tooling and concept design, product specification, print design and application.
New bottle format for Michelob ULTRA
Bottled Michelob ULTRA is a premium light beer for those who care about wellness and enjoying a drink to complement a balanced, active and social lifestyle.
UK to introduce ‘Natasha’s Law’ for allergen labelling
A new law will require food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packaged foods, in a drive to protect the country’s two million food allergy sufferers.
Border Biscuits removes 90% of plastic from its packaging
Biscuit manufacturer Border Biscuits has removed 90% of plastic from its packaging as part of a wider £1.6million investment into its products and processes.
HelloFresh chooses Tetra Recart cartons for its products
HelloFresh, a meal kit company, has chosen Tetra Pak’s Tetra Recart carton package for use in European markets for its environmental advantages.
Gaze Wine Cocktails: an innovative new beverage
Gaze Wine Cocktails blend quality California wine with natural ingredients to create wine cocktails targeted at wellness consumers.
Somic presents new development to celebrate 45 years
To celebrate 45 years of business, Somic has launched its new compact machine for single-component case packaging, the Somic ReadyPack.
BrauBeviale 2019 looks at the future viability of the beverage sector
From 12 – 14 November 2019, Nuremberg will once again be the hub for the international beverage industry.
Mondi makes recyclable pouch
Mondi Group has developed a fully-recyclable polypropylene construction for thermoforming applications with a 23% reduction in carbon footprint compared to existing packaging.
Solero trials wrapper-less packaging
Unilever has launched a trial of the first wrapper-less ice-cream multipack for its Solero Organic Peach, using 35% less plastic compared to the original Solero Organic pack.
Roundup: Packaging
Here is your roundup of the latest packaging news. Next week’s roundup will focus on processing news.
Coca-Cola to use bottles made from 100% rPET
Coca-Cola has announced its Honest, Glacéau Smartwater and Chaudfontaine brands will all be sold in bottles made from 100% recycled plastic (rPET).