Food & Drink

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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...

BrewDog amongst brands in ‘ground-breaking’ Tesco loop scheme

TESCO has partnered with Loop to launch a new programme which will allow consumers to purchase products in returnable packaging. BrewDog, Persil, Fever-Tree and Carex...

Sainsbury’s to label its own-brand coffee pods as recyclable following ‘discovery’

SAINSBURY'S has labelled its own-brand coffee pods as recyclable, after discovering that waste management firms have the facilities to recycle the item. The supermarket said...

PepsiCo looks to boost packaging at Quavers factory

A new compact packaging machine is to be installed at PepsiCo's Lincoln factory, as part of a £24 million investment in the facility. The firm...

Celebration to show off new rPET foodservice packs

CELEBRATION Packaging is set to launch a new range of recyclable packaging products made from recycled PET plastic. The firm will be unveiling the products...

Balsamic vinegar gift pack scoops top carton prize

DURERO Packaging’s Bodegas Balsamic has been named Carton of the Year at the European Carton Excellence Awards 2021. The winner was announced during a virtual...

Council advises businesses ahead of nation-wide labelling changes

SHETLAND Islands Council has reminded local food businesses to prepare for the introduction of new nation-wide labelling legislation. From October 1, businesses in Scotland will...

‘Game-changing’ thermoforming solution launched for food processors

SEALED Air has announced it has created a new thermoforming packaging solution said to defy the traditionally thick and heavy properties of THF materials. Designed...

Sharpak showcases new premium-look sushi pack

SHARPAK has unveiled a new premium-look hybrid pack for sushi, which it says is designed with 'multiple' benefits. The new Luxifood pack comprises an rPET...