Tesco to no longer stock beer and cider packaged with ‘unnecessary’ plastic
TESCO has announced it is to stop ordering beer and ciders that are held together by soft plastic rings and shrink wrap from this...
DS Smith and Jonsac collaborate on paper bags for e-commerce customers
DS Smith has announced a supplier agreement with Jonsac, a Swedish company that produces e-commerce bags from FSC-certified wooden raw materials.
The partnership will see...
Drying process innovation boosts paper mill’s green credentials
SMURFIT Kappa has announced that its Townsend Hook paper mill in the UK has introduced a new drying process innovation designed to reduce energy...
Sainsbury’s makes packaging pledge
SAINSBURY’S has announced plans to reduce plastic packaging by 50% in its stores by 2025
Coca-Cola to roll out attached caps on 500ml bottles
THE launch of attached caps on Coca-Cola products is to be extended to 500ml bottles, the company has announced.
Initially launched to appear on 1.5...
Mondi invests in new research and development centre
MONDI has announced it is investing around €5 million in a new research and development (R&D) facility at Mondi Steinfeld, Germany.
The move is designed...
Binary labelling system aims to provide clarity over recycling
OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the launch of a new binary labelling system, which will be rolled out in the New Year.
The organisation...
Sabert introduces recyclable food packaging solution
SABERT Corporation Europe has announced the launch of Tray2Go, a recyclable packaging solution for sushi, other chilled food-to-go, confectionery and bakery products.
The product is...
Avery Dennison launches new ‘premium’ labelling papers
AVERY Dennison has launched four labelling papers made from recycled pulp and alternative fibres.
The products are aimed at the premium packaging segment including wine...
New £1m fund looks to remove barriers facing reusable packaging
A £1 million fund has been launched by Hubbub and Starbucks in a bid to remove barriers to reusable packaging in the food and...
