Time to tackle food fraud
INSPECTION specialist Mettler-Toledo has warned that the rise in sourcing more of our food online could “open the floodgates” for more unsafe counterfeit products...
Call for ban of child-friendly packaging on high sugar yoghurts
A charity has called for a complete ban on using child-friendly images on the packaging of yoghurts that are high in sugar.
Action on Sugar,...
Compostable pack takes major innovation prize
A compostable pack made from powdered cricket flour has scooped a top innovation award.
The pack, designed by Parkside for an energy bar, triumphed in the Best...
Morrisons launches ‘rentable’ salad boxes
MORRISONS is to trial the introduction of 'rentable' boxes on its salad bar in a bid to allow customers to enjoy lunch more sustainably.
It...
Highland Spring to trial ‘100% recycled plastic eco bottle’
BOTTLED water brand Highland Spring has announced it is to trial a new 100% recycled plastic eco bottle in a bid to “help keep...
Rekorderlig expands single-can offering amidst increasing demand
THE Rekorderlig range of ciders is expanding with a new pineapple-kiwi flavour and launch of a new single-can format - amidst an 85% rise...
Reusable crates deliver transport and carbon benefits for Fiordelisi
FIORDELISI, an Italian specialist in sun-dried and semi-dried vegetables, has teamed up with Tosca to strengthen the efficiency and sustainability of its logistics operations.
By...
Study finds some drinkers buy alcohol solely on packaging appeal
A University of Stirling study has found that alcohol packaging can capture attention, create appeal, and help shape perceptions of individual drinks, their drinker,...
Group warns of plans to ‘derail’ impending deposit return scheme
SCOTLAND'S impending deposit return scheme (DRS) is at risk of further delay, a campaign group has warned.
Have You Got The Bottle? warned that efforts...
Beverage carton recycling rate rises in EU
THE Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) has announced that the recycling rate for beverage cartons in the EU28 rose to 49% in...
