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Firm is nuts about new metal detector

TRIGON Snacks - a supplier of nuts and snacks to the licensed trade, retailers and food service operators - commissioned a horizontal metal detection...

Carte D’Or switches to paper packs

UNILEVER has launched new paper-based packs across its entire range of Carte D'Or ice cream. It said the move will see the brand use 93%...

Recyclable vending cups a ‘huge step forward’

BERRY Superfos Beverage Systems has launched vending cups made entirely of polypropylene (PP), which the firm said means they can be more easily recycled...

Iceland launches plastic-free reusable woven bags in ‘UK supermarket first’

ICELAND has announced the launch of plastic-free reusable woven bags that will see the retailer expand its alternatives to traditional plastic bags. The supermarket said...

Kate Moss’ Diet Coke can designs expected to drive sales

KATE Moss has unveiled a collection of bespoke Diet Coke cans following her appointment as creative director of the brand. Coca-Cola said that the supermodel...

Recyclable butter wrap wins top innovation accolade

WIPAK UK is celebrating after its recyclable butter wrap was announced as the winner of the ‘Innovation in Sustainable Packaging’ category at the IDF...

Tesco looks to ‘rewind the clock’ with bakery packaging

TESCO is to 'rewind the clock back to the days of traditional bakeries' by removing plastic from a number of its bakery items. It will...

Packaging solution provides 19% weight reduction for yoghurts and desserts

BERRY Superfos has revealed it has achieved a significant weight reduction on its 1kg UniPack container supplied to German dairy producer, Milchwerke Schwaben. It comes...

Can Makers elects new chairman

TRADE body The Can Makers has appointed Tim Conybeare as its new chairman. The commercial director for UK & Ireland at Crown Bevcan EMEA succeeds...

Plant-based food business opts for SIG carton pack solutions

FOODTECH business NotCo has agreed a partnership with SIG and is launching NotCreme and NotMilk high protein products in SIG carton packs. The move is...