Tesco asks suppliers to accelerate plans to tackle plastic waste

TESCO is to engage with suppliers in an attempt to accelerate its plans to tackle plastic waste. As part of the supermarket's 4Rs packaging strategy...

Snap pots project earns packaging innovation recognition

A project bringing together Heinz and Tesco with packaging specialist Berry Global and recycling technology experts Plastic Energy and Sabic has been recognised with...

Fibre-based alternative to plastic shrink wraps launched for multipack drinks

DS Smith has teamed up with packaging machinery and systems provider Krones to create ECO Carrier, a fibre-based alternative to shrink wrap for PET...

wagamama packaging initiative set to significantly reduce virgin plastics usage

WAGAMAMA has confirmed plans to replace more than eight million delivery bowls with new packaging using recyclable material. The firm believes the decision will remove...

Fanta unveils ‘bold’ new pack designs

FANTA has been relaunched in a 'bolder' pack design across all flavours in a bid to drive the growth of the drink. Featuring a 'clearer...

DW Reusables offers cost savings and greater sustainability for craft breweries

Circular economy legislation and new taxes on single-use plastics across Europe prompt need for craft brewers to adjust packaging
Industrial Physics report

Almost half of food and drink packaging firms invest to ‘future-proof’ operations

NEW research has found that almost half of packaging companies in the food and beverage industries are focusing on future-proofing their businesses to manage...

Smurfit Kappa unveils “sustainable” primary food packaging solution

SMURFIT Kappa has announced its MB12 carton is now available for primary packaging following a year-long study into its effectiveness. The MB12 technology is designed...

Flint Group highlights role of inks and coatings in safe food packaging

FLINT Group has launched a new whitepaper outlining the role of inks and coatings in supporting safe food packaging. The resource explores the challenges posed...

SIG agrees Joint Venture with DNP in Japan

SIG and Tokyo-based Dai Nippon Printing Co. (DNP) have signed a 50:50 joint venture agreement which they claim will bring added value and greater...