All Packaging articles – Page 35
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NewsPortman Group rules against Fok Hing Gin for ‘offensive’ brand name
This was the first time a product’s name had been considered in terms of ‘offensive language’, said the watchdog
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Comment & OpinionClimatarian could be the new diet that shapes supermarket shelves
Climatarianism may seem like a pricey faff. But eco-friendly eating is becoming much easier
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NewsNivea launches ‘revolutionary’ sustainable hand soaps range
Called EcoRefill, the range comprises 100% recycled and recyclable PET bottles and cleanser tablets which are used to make the liquid soap
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NewsGood Club plans bigger £6m raise for zero-waste push after bagging £1m from the crowd
The business intends to use the cash to grow its range of products in reusable packaging to 50% of total sales, up from 23% currently.
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NewsSpice price hikes set to cause inflation across raft of products, suppliers warn
The price of spices, garlic and ginger have risen up to 50% in some cases, according to industry sources
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NewsGousto trials edible stock cube wrappers to cut plastic use
The move is part of Gousto’s ongoing work to reduce plastic packaging in its recipe boxes
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NewsTesco partners with Faerch to launch PET recycling initiative
PET shelf-ready packaging is typically used once and downcycled into other non-food applications.
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NewsCanned wine brand Nice makes move into wine boxes
The London-based startup has launched three variants
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NewsSouthern Co-op launches soft plastic recycling points in 29 stores
Once picked up from stores, the recyclable material is turned into post-consumer plastic granules, by Jayplas
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NewsPlymouth Gin to cut 60 tonnes of carbon emissions with ‘more sustainable’ bottle
The distiiller has removed all single-use plastic from its bottles and reduced the overall weight of the glass by 15%
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NewsIceland’s Richard Walker calls on government for mandatory plastic reduction targets
Mandating progress would make it easier for Iceland to meet its own commitments on plastic, Walker said
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NewsRecalls of food products due to undeclared allergens drop by 10%
The decrease in recalls could be due to ‘increased awareness’ of food safety implications brought about by the publicity surrounding Nastasha’s Law, said RPC
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NewsAsda opens biggest sustainability refill store so far, in York
Asda’s third ‘sustainability store’ is also the biggest refill store in the UK, according to the supermarket
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NewsJucee rebrands to widen appeal and lure in health-conscious consumers
The drinks’ nutritional benefits were now clearly labelled on pack, ‘making it easier for shoppers to make the right choice’, said Jucee
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NewsCalls for mandatory nutritional labelling across food to promote healthier diets
Action on Salt and Sugar said the move could potentially prevent diet-related diseases such as obesity, strokes and heart attacks
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NewsSkinner’s launches Get Out & Go range aimed at active dog owners
The range met the needs of today’s consumers, ‘who are more active with their dogs and who care about the environment’, said Skinner’s
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Analysis & FeaturesThe limits of in-store recycling and what each retailer is doing about it
Supermarkets are tackling the problem of recycling flexible plastic and film packaging, but are these recycling points a long-term solution, or just a drop in the ocean?
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Comment & OpinionThe CMA is in for a tough time arbitrating on the ‘Green Claims Code’
The situation for an online shopper isn’t good. While supermarkets pander to vegans and free-from shoppers, the experience for a ‘green’ shopper is universally poor
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NewsWeetabix to make 99% of packaging recyclable by summer 2022
The coming months would see it “unroll an improved, widely recyclable paper wrap across all its biscuits”, it said
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NewsStartup Tweakit launches powder toiletries to combat plastic use
Each comes in three fragrances: Jasmine & Sea Salt, Peach & Lemon and Lavender & Rose