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IFE unveils speaker lineup for 2022
The International Food & Drink Event (IFE) has announced its line-up of industry speakers for its return to ExCeL London on 21-23 March 2022.
Roundup: Packaging
Here is your roundup for the latest packaging news.
UK crisp packets to move to in-store recycling labelling
OPRL is adding crisp packets and metallised snack and chocolate wrappers to its specialist in-store recycling labelling in a move backed by WRAP.
WRAP’s food & drink industry agreement to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Environmental charity WRAP’s pioneering work under the Courtauld Commitment keeps the UK on track to cut carbon, slash food waste and ease water insecurity.
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.
Food Waste Action Week helping to tackle climate emergency
Food Waste Action Week (1-7 March) is being delivered through WRAPs well-known Love Food Hate Waste, along with cook, TV presentor and author Nadiya Hussain.
Too Good to Go tackles Best Before food waste in partnership with top UK brands
The ‘Look, Smell, Taste, Don’t Waste’ campaign educates and reminds consumers to trust their senses instead of just following “Best Before” date labels.
Address excess on World Food Day, urges Bureau Veritas
Covid-19 pandemic has sparked a new-found consumer awareness about the importance of food security.
IFST releases new food waste resources
The IFST has released a new Food Science Fact Sheet to provide clear, concise and scientifically reliable information.
New WWF and WRAP report sets out guidance on halving food waste by 2030
The report analyses the EU’s progress on Food Loss and Waste (FLW) and sets out guidance for governments, industry, researchers and NGOs on how to reach this target.
Food waste falls by 7% per person in three years
Clearer labelling on food packaging cited as one of a range of factors for decrease.
Olympia London looks to eradicate food waste at its venue
UK events venue, Olympia London, is joining forces with the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) to tackle food waste.
More than £1bn of food wasted before leaving farms
New insights from UK sustainability body WRAP, show that around 3.6 million tonnes of food waste worth £1.2 billion is created every year, before even leaving the farm.
Consistent collections needed to reduce food waste
Consistent collections are needed to reduce and recycle food waste, said ADBA in response to the government consultation on recycling.