Sustainable packaging boosts new protein muesli breakfast pots

GREINER Packaging’s K3 pot has been used by Tribe for a new protein muesli instant breakfast oat blend in Tesco. "Consumers had been asking us...

Full conference programme confirmed for Plastics Recycling Show Europe

THE full conference programme has been released for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam from May 10-11. More than 60...

Packaging firm outlines plans to invest in sustainable solutions

SOUTHGATE has announced it is investing in developing a range of new, eco-friendly packaging solutions. Over the past year, the company has launched several new sustainable...

Haggis brand unveils new lighter packs

HAGGIS specialist Macsween has unveiled a new package redesign, which claims to improve sustainability and offer more affordability for customers. Macsween’s original and vegan-approved vegetarian...

Sainsbury’s removes plastic trays from its whole chicken range

SAINSBURY'S has removed single-use plastic trays from its by Sainsbury's range of whole chickens. The supermarket estimates that the move will save 140 tonnes of plastic annually,...

Trade body lifts lid on chip shop packaging challenges

THE president of the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) has told Packaging Scotland of his desire to work with the packaging industry to...

Aldi to use cellulose film on own brand Easter Eggs

ALDI has redesigned the packaging of its own label Easter eggs to eliminate the need for inner plastic packaging. It will see the supermarket use...

Sainsbury’s unveils new paper packaging across two own-brand lines

SAINSBURY'S has switched from plastic to paper packaging across its entire line of own-brand toilet paper and kitchen roll. The retailer said the move will...

Celebration launches zero-touch disposable wooden cutlery dispensers

CELEBRATION Packaging has announced that its new zero-touch wooden cutlery dispensers deliver a 'perfect combination' of hygiene, convenience and sustainability. The firm said the dispensers...

Packaging producers to pick up recycling tab in new waste strategy

BUSINESSES and manufacturers south of the border will have to pay the full cost of recycling or disposing their packaging waste, under a new...