All Extended producer responsibility (EPR) articles – Page 20
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InterviewsPepsiCo boss Jason Richards on ‘walking the talk’ with Walkers
PepsiCo boss Jason Richards has bold plans, and nothing – not a factory shutdown, nor soaring prices nor the HFSS clampdown – is going to stop him
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Comment & OpinionWhat does the Truss red tape ‘bonfire’ mean for the food industry?
HFSS rules might be on the pile, but a new database could represent one of the biggest pieces of industry regulation yet
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Comment & OpinionMore delays to DRS are in nobody’s interest. A digital system would change the game
By opening the door for a digital DRS, there is a real possibility delays would not be needed, says Alice Rackley, CEO at Polytag
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Comment & OpinionWill backtracking on environment targets and commitments turn from trickle to flood?
Government, companies and consumers all starting to question concern for environment amid more immediate fight for survival
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NewsDeposit return scheme: government to reconsider time frame for rollout
Last year a dozen different trade bodies wrote to government warning EPR proposals were based on an “unrealistic” time frame
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Comment & OpinionCabinet chaos leaves the food world in an even more unstable position
It’s difficult to see how a government now focused on simply making it through each day is suddenly going to offer any strategic direction
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Analysis & FeaturesPodback pioneers a new way to recycle
It’s an expensive exercise, but with all businesses soon to bear the cost of recycling, will it catch on?
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NewsDeposit return scheme branded ‘nightmare’ for suppliers over glass plans
The latest plans, which came from Defra this week in its response to a consultation on Extended Producer Responsibility packaging fees, were branded “total madness” by one drinks supplier
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Analysis & FeaturesPlastic packaging tax: what does it mean for UK grocery?
The plastic packaging tax comes into force today (1 April 2022) in a bid to encourage the use of more recycled plastic in the UK. But what does it mean for the UK food sector, shoppers and the country’s net zero ambitions?
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NewsPackaging tax: industry groups welcome watered down plans
“We welcome the UK government’s flexibility,” said FDF CEO Karen Betts
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NewsUK governments slash packaging waste strategy price tag amid soaring prices
The Grocer understands UK governments have agreed to water down the proposals after being warned they could lead to soaring food price increases, on top of the looming cost of living crisis
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NewsPlastic tax faces shambolic start as material prices hit record levels
Many suppliers are now considering shouldering the tax rather than switching to more expensive packaging
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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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Partner FeaturesNew packaging regulations will enforce change: be ready or pay the price
The grocery industry needs to brace itself for an onslaught of new wide-ranging packaging legislation. Sun Strategy looks at how businesses can mitigate the risks and manage sustainability every day.
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Partner FeaturesHow Ireland is driving sustainable production
As consumer pressure to take action on environmental issues increases, food and drink businesses, alongside governments, are setting ambitious targets to combat waste, reduce packaging and improve sustainability. And, in this regard, Ireland is one step ahead, says Bord Bia.
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Comment & OpinionFight the instinct to cut and run when problems emerge in the supply chain
Buyers should stick with their industry partners to help them resolve their issues, says Mike Coppen-Gardner, MD at SPQR Communications
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NewsHousehold cost of food to soar by £160 a year due to new regulations, claim food bosses
The FDF estimates increased costs in 2022-23 alone to exceed £4.4bn
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Analysis & FeaturesHow much of an impact can paper packaging make in fmcg?
Advances in technology are behind increasing use of paper packaging, even for liquids. With consumers broadly in favour, could paper put paid to plastic?
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Analysis & 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?
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Comment & OpinionHow cutting down on plastic can boost Scottish businesses and the environment
Businesses have an opportunity to embrace more sustainable practices ahead of legislation, says Iain Gulland, CEO, Zero Waste Scotland