Retailer confirms landmark move to use Prevented Ocean Plastic in water bottles

LIDL GB has confirmed plans to become the first UK supermarket to incorporate Prevented Ocean Plastic into its water bottles. Appearing in store throughout July,...

Metal refillable water bottle launched to aid charity mission

CONSERVATION charity World Land Trust (WLT) has teamed up with the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) to launch a metal refillable water bottle. Each bottle will be sold...

New prepacked food labelling legislation to take effect from 1 October

From 1 October 2021 the way in which businesses label food and drink prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) will change.

Morrisons moves fresh milk to Tetra Pak cartons

MORRISONS has moved its own brand fresh milk from plastic bottles to Tetra Pak cartons in a bid to save an initial 100 tonnes...

How UVC can keep the wheels turning this winter

With an unprecedented potential ‘twindemic’ expected this winter, UV-based disinfection has never been more potentially vital in enabling continuity of business. Richard Little, MD...
Xampla’s Morro Coating takeaway packaging

Just Eat Takeaway.com rolls out plastic-free boxes across European markets

JUST Eat Takeaway.com is expanding its partnership with Huhtamaki to roll out a new range of plastic-free takeaway boxes across 10 European markets. Following launches...

New flow pack wrapper brings productivity and sustainability gains

ULMA recently worked with dairy-free and vegan chocolate supplier Moo Free to upgrade its packaging machinery. Established in 2010, Moo Free caters to vegan and...

Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola launches in new can format as alcohol RTD sector grows

JACK Daniel's & Coca-Cola is to launch in a new 330ml can format across its whole range amidst growing demand for premium and portable...
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UK food industry warms up to robotics

The adoption of robotics over the last 10 years has rapidly increased in sectors where fast and accurate assembly has been a top priority,...
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Paper-based packs aim to take the confusion out of recycling

KM Packaging has launched K-Nature Paper HBe, described as a high barrier paper packaging material designed to eliminate consumer confusion around recycling. The product is...