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TIPA launches compostable barrier film for salty snacks laminate
The new 312MET film has superior sealing properties and a particularly high barrier.
Hawkes Apple Donor drive tackles food waste this Sept-Oct
Hawkes’ has started its Annual Apple Donors Drive to turn a double decker bus worth of waste apples into cider this autumn.
M&S removes best before dates across fruit and veg
Move designed to encourage customers to throw away less edible food at home.
IGD outlines support to create transparent food system
Developing a reliable set of metrics and methodologies for data collection is seen as one way to add value to the food system.
Mondelēz International provides consumers with sustainability and wellbeing info
A QR code pilot is the next step on the UK business’ journey focused on using less energy, water and reducing waste.
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.