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Waitrose unveils ‘pioneering’ egg packaging system

WAITROSE is to introduce a 'pioneering' minimum net weight packaging model across its exclusive own label eggs. Traditionally, egg sizing is regulated by weight bands...

Sainsbury’s says label change could stop millions of food products going to waste

THE removal of best before dates on the packaging of a raft of Sainsbury's fresh produce could save up to 17 million food products...

Asda to trial craft beer on draught

ASDA is trialling the offer of draught craft beer in refillable one and two litre glass containers. Initially only available at a store in Milton...

New pot blends the old with the new

Tri-Star Packaging has unveiled a 'game-changing' next-generation food-to-go pot. The JARR is said to combine an 'industry-first shape' and high-technology performance with a 'wistful nod...

DS Smith redesigns confectionary distributor’s packaging in time for Easter

DS Smith has partnered with Filir d.o.o. to redesign the packaging of the Croatian company's Easter product portfolio. The distributor of confectionary products had its...

New brand gets Honest with reusable bottle made from recycled single-use products

A new reusable drinking bottle has been launched, made in the UK from recycled single-use bottles. The Honest Bottle has been unveiled by Honest, a...
Refill Return Cup scheme

Pilot scheme sees huge percentage of reusable cups returned

CARDIFF’S Refill Return Cup scheme has reportedly resulted in more than 2,500 coffee cups being borrowed, and a whopping 97% return rate, just one...

Award win is Ultra accolade for foil tray producer

ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has been awarded an Alufoil Trophy in the Resource Efficiency category for its i2r Ultra container. The Alufoil...
The University of Aberdeen

New system to tackle food fraud by identifying rogue ingredients

THE University of Aberdeen has developed a 'robust, reliable, and highly-sensitive' tool that quickly identifies rogue ingredients in foods. The MEAT-iCode system combines proteomic testing...

On-pack technology to make Pringles cans more accessible

PRINGLES cans are set to become more accessible to blind and partially sighted people thanks to the use of on-pack technology. Set to be introduced...