Diageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky, Don Julio Tequila and Guinness, has trialed paper-based packaging for Baileys, the Original Irish Cream Liqueur. In partnership with PA Consulting, as
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Record registrations, thousands of visitors, and glowing feedback at UK’s premier packaging expo Leading multi-format event organiser Easyfairs is celebrating following a blockbuster showing from its Packaging Innovations & Empack,
Four zones, three debate stages, and over 350 exhibitors on show at the Birmingham NEC Packaging Innovations & Empack, Featuring Contract Pack & Fulfilment has finalised a packed programme for
New, step-by-step guidance has been published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to ensure drinks producers are ready when registration for Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) opens in twelve
Aldi Ireland announced today that its own-label Irish sourced potted herbs are now packaged in recyclable and home compostable materials. The discount retailer has been working with its Wicklow-based supplier
Packaging supplier Cepac are investing £1 million on expanding its site and digital operation in Doncaster, England. The project is due to begin in early 2017, following the installation of
Resource Efficient Scotland is running a free food and packaging waste workshop next week for manufacturers in Scotland. This workshop has been specially designed to help food and drink businesses
The commitment that Sidel is making in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been independently evaluated, placing the leading global provider of PET solutions for liquid packaging in the
Sidel, the leading global provider of PET solutions for liquid packaging, has announced the creation of new packaging development services to help beverage producers worldwide turn their supply chains into
Laila’s Fine Foods Ltd is a successful family run business, specialising in authentic, ready prepared meals for both the food service and retail markets. Laila’s started their 6 year relationship
An important project will be completed in 2014: a new combined heat, power and cooling plant in partnership with E.On Awareness towards environment is one of Goglio characteristics, testified by
PET solutions provider Sidel has created a new business unit to serve drinks products producers globally. Split into six teams including maintenance, line improvement, training, spare parts and logistics, line
When it comes to high-quality, high-frequency packaging lines, the presence of just a few drops of moisture can have a dramatic impact on labelling quality, coding and vision inspection efficiency.
P.E.T. Engineering was awarded with the ‘Best light-weighting’ for the patented solution ‘swerve neck’ during the Global Beverage Sustainability Awards, at InnoBev 2013. The awards recognize the beverage industry’s best
Carlsberg and selected global suppliers have joined forces to rethink the design and production of packaging material, to develop the next generation of packaging products that are optimised for recycling
Package recyclability is a major driving factor affecting purchasing decisions by both product manufacturers and their customers. Not only does product packaging account for a significant space in landfills, but
Packaging Innovations London closed its doors Wednesday 2 October at 4pm, reporting record visitor and exhibitor numbers for the fourth year running, a trend that has continued since its launch
Adapted EU Food Labeling Regulation for Products with Plant Sterol and Stanol Esters On 25 July 2013 the European Commission (EC) adopted Commission Regulation (EU) No 718/2013(1) amending Regulation (EC)
Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead is to look at the feasibility of a wider bottle deposit return scheme after watching it in action during his recent trip to Sweden Lochhead believes
Packaging heavyweights Sonoco Alcore, SIG Combibloc, Tetra Pak and Elopak have worked together to develop and open the UK’s first beverage carton recycling plant. Minister for Resource Management Lord de
Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has published its vision statement on sustainability. SKG has set out targets to strengthen its sustainable business practices under seven key building blocks including: Chain of
The Co-operative is aiming to stop 34,000 tonnes of rubbish going to landfill by recycling all food store waste from its food shops. Food waste will be sent to anaerobic
The Italian government has criticised Britain for preventing Brussels from introducing a law banning supermarket plastic bags, according to media
Novelis has completed a £1.7m (US$2.5m) upgrade at an aluminium can recycling plant which will serve as a launch production
Discarded protein-rich food by-products will be valorised to replace plastic coating for paper and board • BioBoard promotes the recyclability
Novelis has launched ‘evercan’, a new aluminium body sheet specifically designed for beverage cans, comprising a minimum of 90% recycled
The proportion of local authorities in the UK collecting beverage cartons at the kerbside for recycling has reached the “landmark”
Sirane has said it is already working on projects to help Courtauld 3 become a reality and meet food waste
Novelis has produced a new high-recycled content aluminium sheet designed for the beverage can market. According to the aluminium rolling
Carton specialist Chesapeake is set to press ahead with its environmental initiatives for 2013 after claiming success on its aims
The director of a new documentary on waste, Candida Brady, exclusively talks to Philip Chadwick on global challenges, the film’s
Greenpeace has targeted Coca-Cola’s Australian distributor for its opposition to a container deposit recycling scheme with a graphic television commercial
The Reusable Packaging Assoc. is accepting submissions for its second annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award. The award is designed
For ethical-hungry consumers, ingredients are not enough to make food sustainable – packaging must be green, too. Dubbed “greenwrapping”, the
A new 100% recyclable, carbon positive material has been unveiled by Polythene UK. The new Polyair material is bio-based, made
Packaging companies MeadWestVaco Corporation (MWV), Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) and Ellis Paperbox have signed-up to the “world’s largest user-managed open
Leading UK recycling company ECO Plastics has called for the urgent introduction of mandatory requirements in the sector, following the
Valpak, Wrap, the Advisory Committee on Packaging and other key stakeholders are working on a new project which will investigate
No single solution for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) full body sleeve labels will suit everybody and make the issue easily solvable,
Consumer goods giant Nestlé has reduced the amount of plastic materials it employs in its packaging by 34% since 1991,
The corrugated packaging sector has reduced its carbon footprint by a further 4.8% over the three years up to 2011, according
An EU project has developed biodegradable composite packaging reinforced with hemp and flax fibres for poultry and meat. Supported by funding
Avery Dennison has formalized a company-wide policy to promote responsible paper sourcing and procurement. Developed with support from the Rainforest Alliance,
Self-adhesive label specialist Herma recycled some 185 tonnes of surplus release liner from its material production process through a Europe-wide recycling initiative in
UPM Raflatac has signed a cooperation agreement with the French subsidiary of Aliplast for release liner recovery. Aliplast is an Italian
Louis O. Werneke, the founder of Werneke Ink, passed away on March 31, 2013. Born in 1926, he was nicknamed
Fast food restaurant KFC has allegedly pledged a better bucket. After pressure from Greenpeace devotees from around the world, KFC’s
Fuel For Adventure Ltd., a British firm that helps fuel Olympians, adventurers and sports stars from across the world, has
Supported by funding under the EU Framework 7 Research and Development Framework Programme, the Traysrenew project began in 2010 with the end aim
According to the latest glass recycling industry data published by the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE), the average glass recycling
The land area used to grow crops for bioplastic is “nowhere near” being in competition to food and feed, according
EU packaging firms are concerned the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is not consulting the industry enough in its discussions
When it comes to food and beverage packaging, consumers are most likely to pay more for value-added features that relate
The Co-operative Food has said that it has lightweighted the glass on 20 own-brand wines, helping to reduce the carbon
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