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COP26 delegates to receive special whisky celebrating sector’s sustainability

A limited edition blended Scotch Whisky in sustainable packaging is to be presented to COP26 delegates and visitors. Unveiled by the Scotch Whisky Association, the...

Smart packaging aims to provide ‘universal’ connected experience

TETRA Pak has launched what it described as a new ‘universal’ connected experience accessed via its smart packaging. Hailed as a 'first' for the packaging...

Walkers to move to new packaging as part of sustainability trial

WALKERS is to move its crisp packets to materials that make them easier to recycle over the next 12 months. The move by parent company...

‘UK-first’ recyclable butter wrap set to debut

WIPAK has announced it is launching a 'UK-first' recyclable paper wrap for butter that can be recycled at kerbside within the paper waste stream. Made...

Tesco asks suppliers to accelerate plans to tackle plastic waste

TESCO is to engage with suppliers in an attempt to accelerate its plans to tackle plastic waste. As part of the supermarket's 4Rs packaging strategy...

Noodles brand reduces plastic content in new pots

KABUTO Noodles is promising the 'lowest use of plastic' in the UK premium instant noodle category, with a new 100% recyclable K3 cardboard-plastic pot...

Rice box innovation looks to address ‘problem plastic’

DS Smith has announced it has teamed up with Veetee Rice to create a fully recyclable rice box. The packaging specialist said the aim is...

Direct to bottle printing meets ‘personalisation and minimal packaging’ trends

GLASS specialist O-I has revealed that personalisation and ‘less is more’ are the drivers for the firm as it offers a 'glimpse of the...

‘Power of creativity’ inspires new look Starbucks chilled coffee products

BRAND transformation specialist Landor & Fitch has revealed the story behind Starbucks' new look for its EMEA ready-to-drink portfolio. Landor & Fitch said that its...

Aberdeen to play ‘pivotal’ role in Scotland’s DRS as £7.7m project launched

BIFFA is investing £7.7 million in the transformation of a former engineering depot in the Badentoy Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, into a 'state-of-the-art' recycling centre. The...