Roundup: Packaging
Here is your roundup for the latest packaging news. Next week’s roundup will focus on processing. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Rodney Jack at [email protected]
- The European Commission has confirmed that the transportation of packaging materials, including paper-based cartons and cartonboard, for essential industries such as food and pharmaceuticals, will be able to use its ‘green lanes’ and has updated its ‘Guidelines for Border Management’ to reflect the recommendation.
- UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe – representing the European soft drinks industry – has joined “Close the Glass Loop” – the major industry stewardship programme for glass packaging initiated by FEVE – EU Federation of the container glass.
- Ball Corporation has created a collection of newly designed, recyclable 250ml cans in partnership with Jimmy’s Iced Coffee, the Dorset-based UK beverage brand.
- Manchester Gin has improved its sustainability by introducing environmentally friendly, recycled glass bottles. The move comes as part of a wider effort from the business to reduce its environmental impact.
- First of its kind anti-pathogenic packaging, InvisiShield, can be integrated into sealed packages to protect fresh cut produce from bacteria, fungi and viruses.
