High absorbency pad offers ‘lowest carbon footprint’ on the market
ELLIOTT Absorbent Products has developed a new range of sealed edge pads for fresh meat and fish, described as having the 'lowest carbon footprint'...
Dispersion coated barrier board solution for Maltesers boxes
MARS Wrigley UK has removed the black PE liner from its Maltesers boxes.
The move forms part of the firm's journey towards 100% reusable, recyclable...
Emmi unveils new packaging strategy
SWISS dairy product producer Emmi has announced its commitment to a circular economy through the use of entirely recyclable packaging by 2027.
The company, which...
New prepacked food labelling legislation to take effect from 1 October
From 1 October 2021 the way in which businesses label food and drink prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) will change.
Call for ban of child-friendly packaging on high sugar yoghurts
A charity has called for a complete ban on using child-friendly images on the packaging of yoghurts that are high in sugar.
Action on Sugar,...
Paperboard specialist helps iconic chocolate manufacturer secure PEFC certification
BELGIAN chocolate maker Guylian has turned to Metsä Board for help in defining the steps required to be able to display PEFC forest management...
Millennials opting for wine in cans
MORE than half of millennials and Gen-Zers in Britain now drink wine served in cans, according to a new survey.
Some 52% of people aged...
Side-sealing flow wrapper launched for cheese packaging operations
ULMA Packaging has developed a new side-sealing version of the company’s original ARTIC side seal flow wrapper, designed to help cheese suppliers provide sustainable...
Paisley business secures BRCGS certification for primary packaging
PAISLEY-based post-press specialist ACA has announced it has secured the BRC Global Standard for packaging materials.
The company secured a Grade AA rating for food...
Applications open for £7.3m scheme to support Scottish food & drink producers
APPLICATIONS can now be made to a fund aimed at supporting Scottish food and drink suppliers and producers to invest in future growth.
A total...
