McVities launches sustainable packaging in time for Christmas
MCVITIE'S Victoria selection is set to have its most sustainable packaging yet, the firm behind the biscuit brand has revealed.
Pladis said the repackaged version...
Morrisons unveils sustainable retail ready packaging for bacon range
MORRISONS has partnered with DS Smith to launch a new sustainable product holder for the supermarket’s The Best bacon range.
Morrisons had traditionally used single-use...
Leading bodies back calls urging exclusion of glass in Deposit Return Scheme
BRITISH Glass has released an open letter raising its concerns over the potential inclusion of glass in the impending Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which will see a refundable 20p deposit imposed on plastic bottles, cans and potentially glass bottles
Vegware unveils new range of paper straws
VEGWARE has launched new paper straws described as being plastic free, high quality and helping to keep carbonated drinks fizzy for longer.
Available in 6mm,...
Universities in bid to create packaging from harvested maize fields
EXPERTS from Bangor University are collaborating with a Ugandan university to bring food packaging made from waste maize to the country.
The Welsh university has...
Sealed Air unveils recyclable shrink packaging solution
SEALED Air has developed a recyclable shrink packaging solution to help food companies meet their environmental aspirations.
The CRYOVAC standard presentation shrink bag and shrinkable...
‘Scale materials to close the green premium gap’
PACKAGING manufacturers are being urged to invest in scaling innovative materials to cut the costs of sustainable packaging, after a survey found that almost...
New labelling legislation for pre-packed for direct sale foods
FOOD businesses in Scotland will be required to include additional allergen labelling on pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods under new legislation.
The new rules...
X-ray solutions meet expectations for Kepak Group
MEAT processor, the Kepak Group, has purchased eight new X5 Space Saver X-ray units from Loma Systems.
The company serves the international foodservice and retail...
Soft drinks brand launches first juice products in carton packs
DUTCH soft drinks brand Hero is set to launch its Cassis blackcurrant juices in carton packs for the first time.
Hero Benelux has opted for...



















