Compostable products ‘an exemplar of best practice’
VEGWARE has announced the UK Parliament has introduced a range of the Edinburgh-based firm’s compostable products as part of moves to reduce single-use plastic.
The...
Smaller burger box is the “natural” choice
EDINBURGH-headquartered eco packaging manufacturer Vegware has launched a new five-inch burger box, which the company has described as “perfect” for kids’ meals.
The box is...
Neural networks: the artificial additive that is missing in vegetable processing
By Paul Wilson, MD, Scorpion Vision Ltd
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived in the fresh produce industry and the results are astounding: waste associated with...
Slimline can created in response to changing consumer tastes
BALL Corporation has responded to European consumer trends towards greater portion and sugar control by announcing a 15-centiliter slim can - the smallest in...
Bruichladdich unveils bottle design for ‘world first’ whisky
BRUICHLADDICH Distillery has unveiled the brand identity and design for Bruichladdich X4+18 Edition 01, the world’s first quadruple distilled 18-year-old single malt Scotch whisky,...
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,...
A ‘fresh’ approach to cooked meats packaging
Macfarlane Labels has joined forces with Greene Farm Foods to launch a new, easy open & re-closable labelling system across their range of cooked...
Yorkshire cafes championing Vegware collection service
THREE Yorkshire cafes are leading a campaign encouraging local businesses to use a new composting collection service that processes compostable catering disposables from Edinburgh-based...
Industrial robots help to ‘revolutionise’ fresh fish supply chain
A 22-year partnership with industrial robot manufacturer FANUC has been hailed as a 'key factor' in Icelandic firm Samey Robotics’ role in 'revolutionising' the...
FPA urges foodservice packaging businesses to highlight pEPR concerns
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) is urging businesses to contact their local MPs to highlight concerns about how the UK’s Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility...
