New sausage packaging utilises recycled plastic

A new product line by poultry sausage brand Gutfried is to be packaged in a material largely made from recycled plastic. The firm said that...

M&S trials paper packaging on top-selling chocolate bar

MARKS & Spencer is to move its top-selling Vanilla Fudge Bar to paper packaging in a new trial. The retailer said the new packaging maintains...

Time to turn the tide on ocean waste

A first of its kind study on the level of plastic in British waters is hoping to further push government and retailers into adopting...
Andy Williamson

Andy Williamson appointed MD of The Pallet LOOP

ANDY Williamson has been promoted to the role of MD at The Pallet LOOP, the circular economy pallet provider for the UK construction sector. Previously commercial...
Compostable packaging

Studies highlight ‘consumer confusion’ around compostable packaging

A new multi-trial study by environmental and behaviour change experts Hubbub and the University of Sheffield, has found 'significant improvements' in the disposal of...
YUGEN kombucha cans

Having a Ball: fermented tea drink brand opts for cans

BELGIAN start-up business Yugen has collaborated with Ball Corporation on a project to launch the first kombucha in printed cans on the European market

Ardagh launches rooftop solar energy plant in Irvine

ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has announced that a new solar installation at its glass facility in Irvine, Ayrshire, is now generating enough electricity back to...
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Partnership with Kwikpac plays ‘key part’ in firm’s sustainability progress

A manufacturer of low carbon building materials has seen a 'huge' decrease in plastic film consumption a year on from partnering with Kirkcaldy-headquartered Kwikpac. Kwikpac...

Heinz Snap Pot scoops another packaging accolade

THE Heinz ‘Snap Pot’ – manufactured by Berry Global – has added to its trophy haul after winning a Gold award at the Environmental...
Simpele folding boxboard mill

Metsä Board progresses plans to upgrade Simpele mill

Metsä Board has announced it is advancing with plans to modernise its Simpele folding boxboard mill, focused on further enhancing product quality, production efficiency,...