Food & Drink

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Morrisons to use paper bands instead of plastic bags for bananas

MORRISONS has pledged to remove plastic bags from all of its bananas sold in its stores, in what it says is a supermarket first. New...

KP Snacks unveils festive Tyrrells packaging

KP Snacks has unveiled new packaging across its Tyrells range to be launched during the festive period. Alongside the festive packaging comes the launch of...

Mira bottle meets ‘convenience and sustainability’ goals

A new bottle for table sauces and condiments has been launched by Berry M&H, claiming to meet demand for packaging that is both convenient...

Scottish coffee firm launches compostable capsules

A Scottish coffee producer has launched its beverage in compostable capsules made from plant-based ingredients. Compatible with Nespresso machines, Gordon Street Coffee said its new...

Paperboard packs help reduce apple defects

GRAPHIC Packaging International has revealed its ProducePack range is helping to preserve fruit for apple distributor BelleHarvest. The paperboard range of packaging designed for fresh...

Lidl announces new measures in strategy to tackle plastic waste

LIDL has announced a series of new initiatives as part of its REset Plastic Strategy, which will include the removal of all single-use fruit and vegetable...
Food Standards Scotland Sept 21

How to get prepared for the 1 October PPDS legislation change in four simple...

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

Recyclable sausage packs help food firm’s sustainability journey

MONDI has revealed details of its work with Nordic food producer HKScan to provide renewable paper-based packaging for its Falukorv sausage. HKScan sells over eight...

Morrisons to trial ‘zero waste’ concept in Scottish stores

MORRISONS is to launch 'zero waste' stores in Scotland as part of a trial which the retailer hopes will allow it to recycle all...

UK fishing industry to trial biodegradable packaging

FISHING firms will be encouraged to trial new biodegradable packaging for chilled goods, as part of a new £24 million UK Government investment. It comes...