Food & Drink

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Co-op recycling scheme to turn packaging into construction materials

THE Co-op has launched what it says is Europe's most extensive in-store recycling scheme for plastic bags and product wrapping. It sees recycling units for...

Groups call for cartoon ban on packaging of unhealthy cereals

CALLS have been made for child-friendly images to be removed from the packaging of cereals that are high in sugar and salt. It comes following...

Pork giant to use ‘lowest possible carbon packaging’ formats

PILGRIM'S UK, a farming and food business, has announced it is to use the lowest possible carbon packaging formats for its products by 2030. The...

Honey brand switches to gold lids

ROWSE Honey is to switch from black lids to gold as part of its commitment to reach 100% recyclable packaging. The brand explained that black...

Non-alcoholic spirits brand branches out to ready-to-drink cans

A London-based non-alcoholic spirits brand has launched its product in ready-to-drink cans. STRYKK said that its beverage is the first non-alcoholic tipple to replicate the...

Isle of Harris Distillery launches refill service

THE Isle of Harris Gin Distillery has launched a refill service to allow customers the option of reusing their award-winning gin bottle. The initiative has...

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...

Coca-Cola’s on-the-go range to move to 100% recycled plastic

EVERY on-the-go Coca-Cola bottle in the UK is to be made from 100% recycled plastic by September, the soft drinks manufacturer has announced. The move...

Tobacco-style marketing restrictions could be ‘catastrophic’ for brands

THE marketing restrictions faced by the tobacco industry could lead to a $521 billion loss to businesses if extended to other sectors, a new...

Aluminium packaging specialist sets out new sustainability goals

BALL Corporation has announced new sustainability goals. The firm said the move is focused on 'enhancing product stewardship and social impact' to create value...