Aldi moves own-brand porridge pots to cardboard packaging

ALDI is to move its own-brand porridge pots to cardboard packaging in a bid to further reduce plastic waste. The supermarket said that the move...

Plastics recycling company appoints new UK and Europe MD

PLASTICS recycling specialist Vanden Recycling has appointed Kevin Thompson as its new MD for the UK and Europe. David Wilson, who previously held the UK...

Signage made from recycled nappies launches in Asda

ASDA and Pura have partnered to launch what they say is the UK's first in-store signage made using recycled nappies. The signs, which will be...

Seafood firm’s £30m investment to lead to ‘significant’ packaging cost savings

WORK is underway on a new £30 million project in Peterhead which will lead to 'significant' savings in packaging costs for Denholm Seafoods. The investment,...

Smurfit Kappa hails progress of sustainability strategy

SMURFIT Kappa has announced the business remains on target to deliver its goal to have at least net zero emissions by 2050. The firm's 16th...

Inverclyde Council raises concerns over single-use vapes

THE leader of Inverclyde Council has raised concerns over the prevalence of disposable vapes. Councillor Stephen McCabe expressed his worries about the impact the single-use...

PepsiCo and Tesco partner again for new bagless multipack trial

NEW 'bagless' multipacks of Snack A Jacks are being trialled in Tesco stores in a move which sees the snack use 86% less plastic...

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...

The revolutionary potential of the circular economy

By Sandy Dhesi, commercial manager at Ecoveritas  The #CircularEconomy is in full swing — no longer a niche, fuzzy concept. Everyone is looking into it:...

Fruit juice specialist launches connected packaging experience

FRENCH West Indies fruit juice company, Jus de Fruits Caraïbes, has teamed up with creative technology studio Appetite Creative and food processing and packaging...