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New research highlights popularity of drinks cans

NEW research has revealed more than half of UK adults believe cans are better for the environment than other forms of beverage packaging and...
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Conquering the art of can coding

A traditional soft drink canning line processes enough beverage to fill two Olympic-size swimming pools every week, could your coder keep up the pace?

Manufacturer puts some colour into outer packaging

WAVEGRIP is hoping to help drink producers stand out from the crowd after announcing the availability of its can carriers in a range of...

Lidl to alter cereal packaging to ‘alleviate pressure’ on parents

LIDL has announced that it is to remove cartoon characters from all of its own brand cereal packaging by spring 2020. The move comes after...

Major retailers sign up to Glasgow’s recyclable cup scheme

A host of big name Glasgow retailers have teamed up with Keep Scotland Beautiful to launch its recyclable cup scheme in the city. The #TakeitBack...
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Machinery manufacturer backs ‘sustainable innovation’

ULMA Packaging has launched a new project designed to help food industry manufacturers tackle sustainability challenges. The #ULMAweCare project was launched at the IFFA trade...

Morrisons backs coffee pod return scheme

MORRISONS has struck a partnership with Podback to allow customers a way of recycling coffee pods. The supermarket will offer free Podback Collect+ recycling bags...
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Positive energy: Prism helps UK drinks brand to grow

THIRD-party logistics provider Prism eLogistics has revealed how the firm's fulfilment, distribution, and shrink sleeving solutions are supporting the growth of UK-based drinks brand...

Aldi removes plastic shrink wrap from beans range

ALDI is to remove all plastic shrink wrap from its multi-packs of Corale baked beans in a bid to reduce plastic waste. The supermarket said...
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Zero Waste Scotland highlights ‘staggering’ impact of food waste on the environment

NEW research from Zero Waste Scotland has revealed food waste is having 'previously unquantified' impacts on the health of the planet in addition to...