Sainsbury’s makes its biggest ever single plastics removal
SAINSBURY'S is to switch its own-brand mushroom punnets from plastic to cardboard in a move which it says will save over 775 tonnes of...
Crisp packets added to in-store recycling labelling
OPRL has announced it is adding crisp packets and metallised snack and chocolate wrappers to its in-store recycling labelling.
The move builds on earlier announcements...
Packaged food supplier makes sustainability pledge
SLEAFORD Quality Foods (SQF) has vowed to ensure all of its packaging is recyclable or compostable by 2022.
The supplier of packaged foods said its...
Kellogg’s to add technology used on Barcelona Metro to boxes
KELLOGG'S is to make all of its cereal boxes accessible to blind and partially sighted people, following the successful trial of technology used in...
Scottish salmon secures protected legal status in EU
SCOTTISH salmon has secured protected legal status across the European Union (EU) in recognition of its quality.
A new official protected geographical indication (PGI) means...
Marks & Spencer moves garlic bread range to paper packaging
MARKS & Spencer has moved its garlic baguettes range to paper packaging in what it says is a UK supermarket first.
All of M&S' single...
New children’s book turns used coffee cups into story of hope and second chances
A new children's book is giving single-use coffee cups an unexpected second life by transforming them into the very pages of its story.
Little Coffee Cup’s...
New plastic waste initiative offers retailers “peace of mind”
VANDEN Recycling has launched a new initiative to help food packaging producers provide retailers with evidence that plastic waste is being managed responsibly.
Thermoforming companies...
Permeability Analyser validates barrier performance of packaging films
Coveris manufacture flexible and rigid packaging that adds real value to products such as fresh and frozen food products by optimising its protection, freshness...
Autopack creates fully automated line for sauces
AUTOMATED packaging line specialist Autopack has supplied P&B (Foods) Ltd with a bespoke solution for sauces.
The project incorporates five machines to fit into the firm's...
