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Coca-Cola sets new packaging and recycling goal
The Coca-Cola Company has announced its intention to collect and recycle 100% of its packaging by 2030.
Beverage business
The implementation of the UK government’s soft drinks industry levy in April this year will no doubt be one of the big stories of 2018. But the beverage sector has already been hitting the news this year for many reasons.
FDF members make progress on sustainability front
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published its annual sustainability progress report, outlining the progress made by members to deliver its Ambition 2025.
UK government launches environment plan
Ambitious plans for a greener future have been outlined by UK prime minister Theresa May and environment secretary Michael Gove, including a pledge to eliminate avoidable waste.
Axion launches packaging design service
Axion has launched a new Design for Recycling service to help increase the recyclability of plastic packaging.
Mintel announces 2018 global packaging trends
Mintel has announced five trends set to impact the global packaging industry in 2018.
Stericycle Expert Solutions announces Q3 2017 Recall Index
Correlating with new reports that Brazil exported more chicken than ever in August, the latest Recall Index from Stericycle Expert Solutions reveals that recalls of chicken and other poultry meats in Q3 in Europe were higher than any other food category for the second quarter in a row, and Brazil was the top country of origin.
Coca-Cola sets new European sustainability commitments on drinks, packaging & society
The Coca-Cola Company in Western Europe and Coca-Cola European Partners have launched their first ever joint Sustainability Action Plan for Western Europe, This is Forward, with new commitments on drinks, packaging and society.
Frugalpac says only 1 in 10 laminated beverage cartons are currently recycled in UK
Frugalpac, creator of the first recyclable coffee cup, has announced the launch of its new Frugal Carton.
Soft drinks industry comes together
Around 300 guests gathered in London last week for the British Soft Drinks Association’s (BSDA) Industry Lunch. With the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy set to take effect in April next year, there was much to discuss.
CCEP partners with university to reduce soft drinks packaging
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is continuing its commitment to reduce the amount of packaging used for its products with a new initiative, launched in partnership with the University of Reading, UK.
Berry good sorting
Swedish organic processor Blåtand has invested in optical sorting technology from Bühler to deliver cleaner berries and ensure consistency in the shape, flavour and colour of its produce
Powering the recycling party
The UK was treated to a (rare) warm and sunny August bank holiday the weekend just gone, and as part of the three-day weekend, Kopparberg was in London to spread its recycling message.
Round Up: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. Next week’s round-up will focus on Shelf Life news.