Roundup: Packaging

Here is your roundup for the latest packaging news. Next week’s round up will focus on processing.

To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Rodney Jack at [email protected] or Maddy Barron at [email protected].

• Heinz and Tesco have teamed up with Berry Global, Plastic Energy and Sabic to launch a trial to develop Heinz Beanz Snap Pots which are more sustainable while retaining the features that make them so popular.
• The new Vimto bottle design highlights the importance of healthy hydration and the inclusion of real fruit juice within Vimto.
• Cathedral City’s new packaging features the brand’s signature resealable, zip lock and helps keep cheese fresher for longer, as well as reducing plastic content by 6%.
• According to a new Rabobank report, alternative packaging materials offer an opportunity for beverage companies – particularly in wine – to explore cost savings while simultaneously reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.