New combination systems tipped to reduce cleaning downtime

METTLER-Toledo has announced the launch of a new series of washdown-resistant combination product inspection systems, integrating checkweighing and metal detection technologies. The CM33 Washdown and...

New packaging badge launched to aid sufferers of rare condition

  CALLS have been made for food brands to start paying attention to dietary conditions when labelling products. It comes after Freedom Confectionary announced that they...

Sony creates its own sustainable packaging

SONY, the technology company behind the PlayStation, has developed its own environmentally friendly packaging. Dubbed Original Blended Material, the material is made from bamboo, sugar cane...

Brands to trial environmental traffic light system on packs

GLOBAL food brands and leading supermarkets are to trial a new front-of-pack environmental scoring traffic light system. The initiative, launched by Foundation Earth, will measure...

Network Rail installs sleepers made from recycled food packaging

NETWORK Rail has successfully laid railway sleepers made from plastic bottles and food packaging in England. Installed across the Sherrington Viaduct, between Salisbury and Warminster,...

Sainsbury’s to roll out new recycling system to 520 stores

SAINSBURY'S is to roll out a new recycling system to 520 of its stores following a successful trial in the north east of England. The...

Sustainably packaged ‘living lettuce’ launched in Co-op stores

FRESH produce grower and supplier, JEPCO, has launched its 'living lettuce' innovation in sustainable packaging across Co-op stores nationwide. Packed in sustainable, 100% recyclable and...

Puma commits to protecting forests with packaging promise

PUMA has committed to protecting forests around the world when sourcing paper, cardboard, and viscose. It comes as part of a partnership between the sports...

New initiative to create football pitches from crisp packets

CRISP maker Lays has partnered with the UEFA Foundation to create football pitches from empty crisp packets. The firm expects up to five Lay's RePlay...

Eltronis scoops award with engage security label

ELTRONIS is celebrating after winning a prize in this year’s FINAT awards, securing first place in the security category with a label focused on...