All Packaging articles – Page 31
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Comment and OpinionWhy we need to be pragmatic in our use of recycled materials
There is a misguided emphasis on achieving 100% recycled content in packaging, says Edward Kosior, CEO and founder, Nextek
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NewsWaitrose reduces plastic usage across household and bathroom lines
The retailer has relaunched an array of own-label lines that aim to reduce plastic usage across non-food categories
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NewsBoots rolling out packaging recycling scheme to an additional 650 stores
The scheme rewards customers for returning ‘hard-to-recycle’ packaging such as toothpaste tubes and make-up palettes
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NewsMondelez sends Primal Pantry cease and desist letter over ‘Milka Lilac’ packaging
The complaint concerned Primal Pantry’s cocoa snack bar, which contains dried fruit and seeds
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NewsAsda launches second ‘refill store’, and first in Scotland
The store in Glasgow Toryglen is the first Asda in Scotland to gain dedicated aisles of dispensers from which customers can fill either their own container or a reusable one available to buy
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NewsMondelez moves Cadbury Dairy Milk bars into recycled plastic packaging
The move comes as part of its broader commitment to reduce the amount of virgin plastic in its overall plastic packaging portfolio by 5% by 2025
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NewsMorrisons to remove plastic packaging from all bananas over the next six months
The move comes after a 12-week trial scheme that resulted in over two million pre-packed plastic bags being avoided
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Analysis and FeaturesA reuse revolution: how Tesco could scale up its Loop trial
Tesco is trialling the refillable packaging service in 10 stores. For now it’s loss-making, but supporters say it can succeed with scale
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NewsOcado extends own-label range into household essentials
More than 70 essentials products have been added to the brand’s own range
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PodcastThe Grocer’s Dairymen Podcast: Alan Kingston, Glenilen Farm
Sustainability is a buzzword for many businesses now. This is quite literally true for Alan and Valerie Kingston of Irish dairy supplier Glenilen Farm. The County Cork business is home to 180,000 bees across three hives, which produce organic honey. Glenilen also caters for solitary bees through a wildflower garden. ...
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Comment and OpinionMorrisons’ ‘zero waste’ trial is a positive indicator of a return to normal
A six-store trial will see all packaging waste – including plastic, cardboard and foil – recycled in the UK
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NewsFerrero moves Rocher range into fully recyclable packaging
Ferrero claims its ‘eco-designed’ boxes will save approximately 2,000 tonnes of plastic globally in their first year on the market
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Promotional FeatureWhy grocery businesses need to design packaging that works for everyone
In a world where broad-based inclusion has become a right for consumers from all walks of life, grocery businesses still need to address ease of packaging use for those with sight loss – and braille is not the only solution, says Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).
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NewsTesco launches ‘Loop’ refillable aisle boasting 88 branded and own-label products
Loop sorts and cleans the returned empty containers for reuse, before they are refilled by suppliers
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NewsJohn West unveils fortified canned fish trio in bid to build health credentials
The ambient tuna steak NPD launched into Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Ocado on 8 September
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NewsMajestic Wine launches in-store cork recycling scheme
The scheme will see collection hubs installed in stores, where customers will be encouraged to deposit their used corks
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NewsCanO Water nets former Heineken European boss as part of funding round
Canned water brand CanO Water has secured a seven-figure investment sum to further tap into consumer demand for alternatives to single use plastics.
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NewsCathedral City teams up with Iceland for frozen sides & snacks range
The range of cheesy products exclusively went on sale at more than 800 of the supermarket’s stores last week
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NewsOral care brand Hello to roll out ‘natural’ range across the UK
The entire range contains no artificial flavours, sweeteners or colourants and uses responsibly sourced materials like sustainable bamboo
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NewsBisto sizes down packaging but increases product in sustainability play
The supplier has cut down the size of its Bisto drums by 8mm