Sustainable punnet solutions launched for fresh produce market
SMURFIT Kappa is introducing its punnet portfolio for fresh produce in Europe.
The 'Safe&Green' portfolio is the packaging giant's paper-based solution comprising designs that are...
New baby food pouch hailed as showing ‘commitment to future generations’
PICCOLO has launched a 100% recyclable baby food pouch suitable for kerbside recycling, described as a 'UK first'.
Previously, the pouches were made from both...
Co-op calls on government to introduce 50p plastic bag fee
THE Co-op is to remove plastic bags for life from sale in all of its stores and has made a number of recommendations to...
DS Smith extends recycling partnership with local authority
DS Smith has announced a renewed partnership to manage around 7,000 tonnes of paper and card for recycling from Reigate & Banstead Borough Council...
Flexible pack specialist highlights importance of lightweight solutions
ECO Flexibles believes packaging weight will become one of the 'leading reasons' why brands switch to monopolymers.
The flexible packaging business helps brands, packers and...
Dispersion coated barrier board solution for Maltesers boxes
MARS Wrigley UK has removed the black PE liner from its Maltesers boxes.
The move forms part of the firm's journey towards 100% reusable, recyclable...
Home-compostable takeaway solution tipped to ‘transform’ the market
SEAL Packaging has introduced a new home-compostable takeaway food packaging range with Tri-Star Packaging.
Compostabowl is made from bagasse, a natural plant-derived fibre material, which...
Waitrose report reveals influence of TikTok and plastic concerns
WAITROSE'S annual food & drink report has revealed increasing concerns amongst customers over the amount of plastic in packaging.
Just over 70% of respondents said...
Keynote speaker confirmed for PRSE conference
MATTIA Pellegrini, head of unit, directorate-general for environment at the European Commission, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the Plastics Recycling Show...
Shrinkage of Tesco toilet roll packs set to free up lorry space
TESCO has reduced the amount of plastic used in its large toilet roll multipacks thanks to a new way of winding the toilet paper...
