Calorie labelling leads to ‘small but meaningful’ long-term effects for consumers
CALORIE labelling on food products leads people to choose options with slightly fewer calories which can lead to 'meaningful' long-term effects, a new study...
Defra to launch PackUK at Packaging Innovations 2025
THE Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will unveil PackUK, described as a key initiative for the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility...
OMRON’s ESG efforts recognised by Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
OMRON Corporation has announced it has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), which evaluates and ranks companies based on...
Almost half of food and drink packaging firms invest to ‘future-proof’ operations
NEW research has found that almost half of packaging companies in the food and beverage industries are focusing on future-proofing their businesses to manage...
SIG and Ellen MacArthur Foundation team up to bolster circular packaging aims
SIG has announced a network partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which aims to help push forward the transition towards circular packaging systems.
The collaboration...
Eco Flexibles appoints new QSHE manager
ECO Flexibles has announced the appointment of Liz Smith as QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety and Environment) manager.
Liz has over two decades of experience in...
Limited-edition Dr Pepper launches in Valentine’s Day packs
COCA-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is launching a limited-edition cherry version Valentine's Day Dr Pepper Zero Sugar variation in a 'playful' packaging design.
Featuring roses front...
Valpak earns rare EcoVadis Platinum status
THE UK’s largest compliance scheme, Valpak by Reconomy, has announced it has earned a rare Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis - awarded to only 1%...
Lidl to alter packaging designs deemed attractive to kids on its least healthy products
LIDL is to remove all packaging designs deemed attractive to children from its 'least healthy' own-brand products by mid-2025.
The change will eliminate design elements...
Packaging innovation gets top marks at Fife College project
CONSTRUCTION giant Balfour Beatty has been pioneering an innovative packaging solution at its project to build a new facility for Fife College at Dunfermline...
