Accurate allergen labelling ‘never been more important’

BUREAU Veritas used this year’s World Accreditation Day to press food organisations to pay closer attention to accurate allergen labelling. Jointly established by the International...

Food pack designs help hospitality sector adapt to changing demands

  COLPAC has announced it is working with customers to develop 'adaptable' packaging solutions to meet the needs of the hospitality sector as it prepares...

Lockdown drives spike in aluminium packaging recycling rates

NEW figures released by the Environment Agency showed that 17,066 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in May – an increase of...

Firm unveils social distancing labels

SATO, a global auto-ID and labelling solutions firm, has announced it is supporting its customers with a new range of personalised social distancing labels...

Smurfit Kappa develops EPS frozen food packaging alternative

SMURFIT Kappa has launched a sustainable new pack which keeps frozen and chilled foods fresh throughout the supply chain. Made from a 100% paper-based combination...

Ardagh glass bottles used in hand sanitiser project

A Belgian drinks bottler has been producing hand sanitiser in glass bottles from Ardagh Group to help in the fight against Covid-19. Ardagh in Dongen,...

Washdown checkweighers aim to minimise contamination risks

METTLER Toledo Product Inspection has announced the launch of a new series of 'washdown resistant' checkweighers for applications in food manufacturing environments. The manufacturer...

Packaging specialist creates hard hat safety visor

THERMOFORMED packaging specialist Macpac has produced a PPE visor that attaches to hard hats for workers requiring splash protection against Covid-19. The firm revealed the...

On-pack promotion helps consumers get active

MALT loaf specialist Soreen has announced a new on-pack promotion that offers free ‘have-a-go' sports sessions, as well as 15% off dhb sportswear, available...

New packaging concepts unveiled for minced meat

SÃœDPACK is launching two new packaging concepts for minced meat that do without bottom trays. Both concepts are described as mono-material packaging solutions based on...