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Truly Yours launches Grab & Go granola/yogurt combo in Europe
A new grab and go granola/yogurt snack pack has been launched onto the European market by Irish company Truly Yours.
Nestlé accelerates action to tackle plastic waste
Last year, Nestlé committed to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, with a particular focus on avoiding plastic-waste, and has now laid out its plans to achieve it. Nestlé, who owns more than 2,000 brands, has pledged to phase out all plastics that are not recyclable or are hard to recycle […]
Corona trials plastic-free six pack rings
Beer brand Corona will be trialing its plastic-free six pack rings in Mexico this year, as part of its mission with Parley for the Oceans to provide the industry with eco-friendly packaging.
Berlin Packaging opens new mega warehouse in California
Berlin Packaging, a supplier of plastic, glass and metal containers and closures, has opened a new mega-warehouse in Ontario, California.
2018’s biggest beverage trends from GlobalData
Research by Jonathan Davison, Beverage Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, has identified the defining beverage market trends in 2018.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Nestlé creates research institute for packaging to accelerate sustainability agenda
Nestlé has announced it is creating an Institute of Packaging Sciences, which will be dedicated to the discovery and development of functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Round-Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news.
Fat chance of ad ban working
So this week we learn that London mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed that ‘junk’ food advertising will be banned on public transport in the capital from next February, following a consultation earlier this year.
Stora Enso and Sulapac develop biodegradable straws
Stora Enso and Sulapac have joined forces to develop renewable and sustainable straws in a bid to combat the billions thrown away every year.
Coca-Cola European Partners invests in Loop Industries to supply rPET plastic
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is making a new strategic investment to purchase from Loop Industries a supply of 100% recycled PET (rPET) plastic to accelerate the increased use of recycled materials in the creation of its bottles.
Huel launches its first RTD “meal alternative”
UK-based Huel has announced the launch of its Huel Ready-to-drink, which it says is a nutritionally complete meal, pre-blended for convenience in two flavours – vanilla and berry.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Zumosol switches from plastic to Elopak sustainable cartons
Zumosol has re-launched its organic juices in 1 litre aseptic Pure-Pak Sense cartons with natural brown board from Elopak.
Mondi Kalenobel create innovative ice cream packaging
Mondi Kalenobel continues to establish itself as a packaging innovator in the ice cream world, by producing a paper ice cream cone sleeve that contains a clear plastic window, allowing the consumer to see the sugar wafer cone underneath.
Ardo upgrades factories with PolarVision
Ardo has upgraded its processing plants with PolarVision technology to continue ensuring food safety and quality of its products.