New plastic waste initiative offers retailers “peace of mind”
VANDEN Recycling has launched a new initiative to help food packaging producers provide retailers with evidence that plastic waste is being managed responsibly.
Thermoforming companies...
Coronavirus puts hold on Starbucks’ reusable cup scheme
STARBUCKS has put a temporary hold on the use of reusable cups in its stores, following the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.
In a statement, the American...
Waitrose redesigns sharing platters in anticipation of more social gatherings
WAITROSE has announced a significant reduction in the packaging of its food sharing platters.
It comes as the supermarket anticipates an increase in office working...
Cadbury removes words from new Dairy Milk packaging
CADBURY has unveiled a limited-edition Dairy Milk chocolate bar which will feature no words on the packaging
Parkside creates new compostable coffee pack
PARKSIDE Flexibles has developed new sustainable packaging for a top coffee brand, making it the only coffee company in the UK to receive an...
Whisky packaging innovation recognised in Scottish Design Awards
THE finalists of the 2024 Scottish Design Awards were unveiled in time for World Whisky Day - and it has turned out to be...
New calorie labelling system ‘easier to understand’ than traffic lights
RESEARCH has indicated that labelling showing the amount of physical activity required to burn off calories contained within the product would be 'easier to...
Reduced alcohol trend ‘driving new levels of innovation’ across soft drinks market
NEW research has highlighted the growth and innovation currently taking place within the soft drinks market
Can Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers...
Labels partnership delivers carbon savings for meat business
COVERIS has teamed up with food packaging specialist UPM Raflatac to help support Cranswick’s goal of becoming the world's most sustainable meat business.
A new...
Variety is the spice of life for Scottish contract packer
CONTRACT packing specialist RESCU Solutions is gearing up for growth after investing heavily in its Eurocentral HQ to increase capacity.
The business, which has predominantly...
