recycling
Solero trials wrapper-less packaging
Unilever has launched a trial of the first wrapper-less ice-cream multipack for its Solero Organic Peach, using 35% less plastic compared to the original Solero Organic pack.
UK government opens plastic waste innovation fund
The government is inviting organisations to apply for funding under a multi-million pound grant scheme to help boost the recycling of plastic packaging.
New generation of Schoeller Allibert delivers savings
Game-changer, Agriplus, meets the needs of fruit and vegetable market from harvesting field to retail store.
AMI launches canned water brand
All Market Inc (AMI) has launched Ever & Ever, a new aluminum canned water brand.
Mr Kipling switches black plastic trays for clear
Premier Foods has switched the black plastic trays in many of its Mr Kipling products for clear ones, which are more recyclable.
Consistent collections needed to reduce food waste
Consistent collections are needed to reduce and recycle food waste, said ADBA in response to the government consultation on recycling.
Volpak’s contribution to sustainability
Volpak, a manufacturer of horizontal form-fill machines for flexible pouches, has opened its PouchLAB to develop sustainable packaging solutions.
Global revenue of PET bottles to reach $25bn
The global revenue of PET preforms market is predicted to reach beyond US$ 25bn by 2028, according to research by Future Market Insights.
Scotland confirms deposit returns scheme
The Scottish Government has announced details of proposals for a deposit return scheme, with a 20p refundable deposit levied on all glass and plastics bottles and drinks cans.
Garcon Wines bottles up sustainability
DS Smith helps Garçon Wines ‘advance wine packaging into the 21st century, create an innovative and truly sustainable wine bottle that makes the planet healthier, industry wealthier and society happier’ in its secondary packaging.
Sleaford Quality Foods to change to white plastic packaging
Sleaford Quality Foods (SQF) has revealed it is converting all its plastic packaging from black to white.
Mondi and Pacoon offer a roadmap for making packaging more sustainable
Following this year’s ProSweets, packaging manufacturer, Mondi, found that customers and consumers ‘lack understanding’ about the challenges faced when making packaging more sustainable.
UK bottled water sales top 4 billion litres
Last year’s hot summer boosted UK water drinks consumption by more than 7% to 4.2bn litres, according to a new report from food and drink analysts Zenith Global.
Schur Flexibles increases sustainability efforts
Flexible packaging provider, Schur Flexibles Group, has published its sustainability strategy along the principle guidelines of “rethink”.