Mondi supports paper-based packaging option for food products

MONDI has revealed details of its work to support Noel Alimentaria's choice of a paper-based packaging solution for food products that 'greatly' reduces the...

PFAS-free packaging is a cause for Celebration

FOODSERVICE packaging specialist Celebration Packaging has warned that man-made ‘forever chemicals’ called PFAS (per – and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are likely to become a growing...

Most Easter egg packaging to be recycled

NEW research has revealed 84% of UK consumers are still planning to buy Easter eggs this year despite the national lockdown. The survey, released by...

Lidl launches bottle return scheme trial in Glasgow stores

LIDL has launched a bottle return scheme trial at all 21 of its Glasgow stores. Shoppers will receive 5p for each empty PET plastic and...

Levitating 360-degree mover rotation extends scope of application for contactless and intelligent product transport

XPlanar: additional degree of freedom for planar motor drive system through software-based 360-degree rotation

Smart packaging innovation aims to inspire personality-based drinks

TETRA Pak has teamed up with Appetite Creative to create an interactive smart packaging experience for a European fruit juice producer. Focusing on passion fruit,...

UK fishing industry to trial biodegradable packaging

FISHING firms will be encouraged to trial new biodegradable packaging for chilled goods, as part of a new £24 million UK Government investment. It comes...

SNP stalwart calls for DRS plans to be paused

A prominent SNP MSP has called for Scotland's planned introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to be paused for at least 18 months. DRS...

Time for a ‘Fresh’ approach to RTP?

In the past few years, the issues surrounding the recyclability of one-trip packaging have been put into the spotlight in the food logistics industry....

Irn-Bru maker outlines new sustainable packaging goals

A.G. Barr, producer of Irn-Bru, Rubicon and Funkin drinks brands, has confirmed plans to be carbon net zero by 2040. The firm has also...