All Packaging articles – Page 33
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NewsPilgrims Choice owner Ornua Foods UK posts ‘strong’ pandemic results
The UK arm of Irish dairy co-op Ornua saw sales grow by £57m, with pre-tax profits growing by £1.1m
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NewsPrinces commits to global carbon neutrality by 2030
The target was set as part of its ‘2030 Green Goals’ initiative, which will focus on reducing carbon emissions and food waste
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits claims ‘UK first’ with 100% rPET punnets
The Scottish company has made the innovation with its packaging supplier Waddington Europe
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Analysis and FeaturesHow to make your brand’s packaging stand out in online stores
Packaging design requirements for online sales differ from what’s needed to make them stand out on supermarket shelves. What do you need to know?
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NewsSainsbury’s, Aldi and Co-op to trial fully recyclable plastic-free sandwich packaging
The all-fibre, plastic-free recyclable skillet, which will be 100% paper-based and feature a plastic-free window, will hit shelves across the UK from September
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Analysis and FeaturesThe entrepreneurs and startups making plastic-free grocery shopping easy
These entrepreneurs believe there is no need for plastic in the supply chain, and have put their money where their mouth is in setting up businesses dedicated to eliminating single-use plastic
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat progress have the big four supermarkets made on their plastic pledges?
After David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II sparked horror over the world’s plastic waste problem, the big four set ambitious targets to ditch it
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NewsPremium berry sales rise as consumers focus on quality, Berry Gardens says
The farming co-op aims to continue the trend by targeting younger consumers
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News20% of Brits ditch brands over environmental concerns, says survey
Twenty-one per cent of respondents to a YouGov survey said they had stopped buying a brand because of concerns over its impact on the environment
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NewsPureOaty has ‘lowest emissions’ in oat drink market, Glebe Farm Foods claims
The plant-based drink has been found to have a lower emissions footprint per litre than major rival Oatly
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NewsRitter Sport targets impulse sales with first portion-controlled range
Each SKU contains two 16.8g bars, offering less than 100 calories per portion
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NewsCity snapshot: DS Smith sells €50m Dutch paper mill amid focus on fmcg packaging
DS Smith has announced it has agreed to sell its De Hoop paper mill in the Netherlands to De Jong Packaging for a cash sum of €50m (£43m) as it continues to shift focus to fibre-based fmcg packaging.
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Comment and OpinionTesco’s increase in delivery charges has opened Pandora’s box
Tesco’s move opens the door for other retailers to follow suit
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NewsPip & Nut cuts out plastic with move to glass jars
Source: Pip & Nut The range, which was previously packed in 30% rPET jars, would offer ‘improved recyclability’, said Pip & Nut Pip & Nut is moving its entire range into glass jars in a bid to crack down on plastic. The range, which was previously packed ...
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NewsSiblings launch plant-based drinks brand Lilk after Covid-19 lockdown experiment
The brother and sister team have secured a listing with Ocado for their dairy alternatives duo
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NewsRowse ditches black plastic lids on honey bottles in sustainability play
Black plastic is notoriously difficult to recycle
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Analysis and FeaturesHow to make sustainable packaging pop: creative challenge
Sustainable products often communicate their eco-credentials with dull designs that get straight to the point. We asked design agencies to spice up their packaging
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Analysis and FeaturesPlastic Free July 2021: what it means for supermarkets and shoppers
Now in its 10th year, the challenge encourages people to avoid using or buying single-use plastic for 31 days
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NewsNapolina aims to cut 200 tonnes of plastic with pasta pack revamp
The move will see Napolina’s core pasta range – including Spaghetti, Penne, Fusilli and Rigatoni – switch to 100% cardboard boxes
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Analysis and FeaturesRecyclable food-grade plastic: the search for the holy grail of packaging
As the plastic tax looms, suppliers and scientists are working hard on a closed-loop system for food-grade polypropylene. Can it be done?