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Ben Elkington

Turning PPWR challenges into opportunities for meat and protein businesses

By Ben Elkington, innovation director, food packaging, kp (Klöckner Pentaplast) THE meat and protein industry is about to experience a seismic overhaul of the packaging...
Berry reusable sip lid

Berry launches new sip lids for reusable cup range

BERRY Global has launched a multi-purpose sip lid to complement the company’s Reusable Cup range and meet demands for alternatives to single-use plastics. Part of...

Waitrose launches new range designed to help people overcome ‘fish fear’

WAITROSE has launched a new range of fish 'delicately' folded into hand-crafted parchment paper parcels in a bid to help some customers overcome 'fish...

Sainsbury’s launches plastic-free avocado packaging

SAINSBURY'S is to trial a switch of its own-brand twin pack avocado packaging from plastic to paper. The plastic-free avocado packaging consists of paper with...
LVF Packaging

Manufacturer urges industry-wide adoption of clear rPET mono

LVF Packaging is urging the packaging industry to adopt clear rPET mono as the manufacturing material of choice for all trays in order to...

Walker’s Shortbread celebrates Lunar New Year with bespoke packaging

WALKER'S Shortbread has launched new packaging for its bestselling Twin-pack of Fingers in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The move comes in partnership with...
Colpac Tower Trays

Colpac to showcase latest food packaging innovations at Birmingham exhibition

COLPAC will be showcasing its paperboard food packaging, including its recently launched Tower Trays and Stagione Light ranges at Packaging Innovations next month. Visitors to...

Waitrose launches new label to help shoppers eat 30 plants a week

WAITROSE is to use a new 'plant varieties' logo on its packs in a bid to help shoppers eat the recommended 30 plants a...
Rachael Satchwell. Domino Printing Sciences

Sustainable collaboration in food and beverage manufacturing

By Rachael Satchwell, global food sector manager, Domino Printing Sciences Working towards a circular economy is critical to global sustainability. This means embracing a food...
Packamama secures grant to innovate sustainable packaging for Australian wines

Packamama secures grant funding to innovate sustainable wine packaging

SUSTAINABLE wine packaging innovator Packamama has secured a $100,000 feasibility grant from the Australian Government under the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII), Renewables...