Sustainability
Strength2Food launches first Strategic Guide on Sustainable Food Quality Schemes
The tool will allow practitioners, policymakers and researchers to explore the links between sustainability and food quality schemes (FQS).
Graphic Packaging International support Estrella Damm’s plastic replacement initiative
Graphic Packaging International has partnered with Estrella Damm to replace 100% of its plastic shrink wrap packaging with paperboard alternatives on multipack cans.
Waitrose opts for CO2 refrigeration systems at new fulfilment centre
UK supermarket Waitrose has commissioned a CO2 refrigeration system from Isentra as part of a full suite of systems provided by DD Cooling.
Consumers ready to take and demand action on Earth Day
New research from 3 Sided Cube reveals strong consumer sentiment for green action as global warming surges towards 1.5 degrees.
New OPRL Refill labels offer consumer reassurance on reusable packaging
With brands and retailers increasingly offering refillable packaging as alternatives to single use models, OPRL is launching a new labelling range to support consumers in adopting new behaviours.
Clear vision
PEF (polyethylene furanoate) offers a sea of change for food and beverage packaging and a number of important advantages over the PET currently used.
Molson Coors removes plastic rings from all major brands
Molson Coors in the UK is removing plastic rings and introducing a fully recyclable cardboard sleeve for can multipacks across all its major brands.
Sealed Air develops designed-for-recycling shrink packaging
Sealed Air has developed a designed-for-recycling shrink packaging solution to support an increasing number of food companies moving to a circular economy.
New Arla partnership to reduce malnutrition with dried papaya snack
Arla Foods Ingredients has joined Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) partners to develop a new business model for affordable nutrition in Ethiopia using papaya waste.
Aldi launches first packaging-free products trial
UK supermarket Aldi has launched a trial selling its first packaging-free products to help customers shop more sustainably.
M&S reaffirms commitment to British farming with new campaign
M&S’ new ‘Fresh Market Update’ customer campaign aims to showcase the lengths its Select Farm partners go to deliver exceptional quality M&S Food.
Greiner Packaging invests to increase recycled content in packaging
Greiner Packaging UK & Ireland has invested over £3,700,000 in a new PET decontamination and extrusion line.
BFFF champions industry sustainability efforts with launch of specialist interest group
The new British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) group will help BFFF members understand the changing narrative around sustainability.
Data receptors
Data-sharing technology could help expose and tackle problems from incorrect labelling and widespread food fraud to tracing contaminated food.