Producers may not have to re-label eggs during bird flu outbreaks under new proposals

PRODUCERS may no longer be required to change how eggs are labelled during an outbreak of avian influenza under new proposals by the UK...

New prepacked food labelling legislation to take effect from 1 October

From 1 October 2021 the way in which businesses label food and drink prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) will change.

Recyclable vending cups a ‘huge step forward’

BERRY Superfos Beverage Systems has launched vending cups made entirely of polypropylene (PP), which the firm said means they can be more easily recycled...

SAICA goes 4 Gold

CORRUGATED cardboard manufacturer SAICA Pack scooped four Gold gongs at the recent Starpack Awards, including Packaging Team of the Year, which it won jointly...
Morro materials

Xampla’s natural polymer technology showcased on flagship BBC show

MATERIALS innovator Xampla showcased its natural polymer technology on the BBC's The One Show last night, as part of a look at how Britain’s...

Big brands out in force for Foodex 2016

Foodex, a leading event for the food and drink processing, packaging, ingredients and logistics industries, returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 18th – 20th April. Event...
Cristalco packaging

Cardboard sprinkler container gives icing sugar brand an eco-revamp

FRENCH icing sugar brand Cristalco has reduced the carbon footprint of its packaging after revamping the design of its 500g Daddy Sugar sprinkler container. The...

Spirit cap moulders fight the fakes

Counterfeiting in the drinks industry is a multi-million pound industry. But, thanks to new security measures, including anti-refill and tamper evidence caps, many of...
Convenience store owner

New Coca-Cola study highlights importance of ‘Made in GB’ tag

NEW findings by Coca-Cola to mark its 125th anniversary in Britain has revealed an increasing demand for brands with a strong British heritage -...

Home-compostable takeaway solution tipped to ‘transform’ the market

SEAL Packaging has introduced a new home-compostable takeaway food packaging range with Tri-Star Packaging. Compostabowl is made from bagasse, a natural plant-derived fibre material, which...