Sustainability
Volpak’s contribution to sustainability
Volpak, a manufacturer of horizontal form-fill machines for flexible pouches, has opened its PouchLAB to develop sustainable packaging solutions.
Global revenue of PET bottles to reach $25bn
The global revenue of PET preforms market is predicted to reach beyond US$ 25bn by 2028, according to research by Future Market Insights.
Scotland confirms deposit returns scheme
The Scottish Government has announced details of proposals for a deposit return scheme, with a 20p refundable deposit levied on all glass and plastics bottles and drinks cans.
A look towards Vitafoods Europe
Vitafoods Europe 2019 will this year focus on bringing the industry together to discuss key challenges such as sustainable sourcing, and wider trends including free-from, plant-based ingredients, and hemp extracts and CBD.
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Sleaford Quality Foods to change to white plastic packaging
Sleaford Quality Foods (SQF) has revealed it is converting all its plastic packaging from black to white.
Ahlstrom-Munksjö launches fiber-based paper straws
Ahlstrom-Munksjö has launched CelluStraw, a new fiber-based solution for drinking paper straws, enabling the food industry to provide consumers an alternative to single-use plastic straws.
AstroNova introduces grass-based labels
AstroNova is extending its range of labelling approved for direct foodstuff contact.
Cake shops cuts food waste
London cake shop Konditor & Cook is extending its partnership with food waste app Too Good To Go, to help eliminate all of the boutique cake chain’s food waste.
Diageo to remove plastic from multipacks
Drinks manufacturer, Diageo, has announced it will stop using plastic rings on its multipacks, opting for cardboard packaging instead.
Mondi and Pacoon offer a roadmap for making packaging more sustainable
Following this year’s ProSweets, packaging manufacturer, Mondi, found that customers and consumers ‘lack understanding’ about the challenges faced when making packaging more sustainable.
evian launches (re)new – an in-home natural mineral water appliance
A collapsible 5L bubble surrounding the water is 100% recyclable and made of a 100% recycled plastic skin that contracts when the natural mineral water is consumed, taking on a new shape after each use.
Demand for organic wine forecast to grow
UK consumers are buying considerably more red wine than white/rosé.
Consumers call for climate change labelling
Two-thirds of consumers support the idea of a recognisable carbon label to demonstrate that products have been made with a commitment to measuring and reducing their carbon footprint.
Siemens secures productivity contract with Boortmalt Group
Siemens Digital Industries has secured a major international productivity and technology program with malt manufacturer, Boortmalt Group.