All Packaging articles
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News
Ocado extends online reusable packaging scheme
Phase one of the trial, which began in August, included Ocado Reuse Basmati Rice 2kg and Ocado Reuse Penne Pasta 1kg
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Comment & Opinion
Don’t ‘virtue signal’ on plastic – it’s not always the enemy
Consumers dislike plastic, but it has its place, says Jenny Costa of Rubies in the Rubble
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Wyke Farms launches new branding for its core range
The new branding will extend across all marketing communications, website and social media
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Producers handed reins for £1.7bn EPR packaging tax
The governments promised to act on the recommendations of the new group, saying they were determined EPR should launch “on a firm footing”
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FDF boss criticises ‘missing’ government roadmap for food system overhaul
FDF CEO Karen Betts warned the race to net zero and other key environmental targets are being hindered by the lack of a strategic roadmap
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Young’s relaunches its entire scampi range
The relaunch includes recipe improvements and new packaging to give it strong visual standout and appeal
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Goodfella’s signals ‘bold new direction’ with redesign and new recipes
The pizza brand’s new packs are intended to improve standout and highlight ‘quality’
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Aldi removes plastic trays and windows from several savoury food lines
Aldi’s announcement comes are after new research this week claimed 51% of food and drink in UK supermarkets was packaged in plastic that could safely be replaced with an alternative, amounting to 29.8 billion avoidable pieces annually
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Wrap calls for government ban on fruit & veg plastic packaging
Calls for a ban come as voluntary reduction plans have floundered
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More than half of UK grocery products packaged in unnecessary plastic, research claims
The analysis by packaging giant DS Smith found 51% of food and drink items in UK supermarkets were packaged in unnecessary plastic, amounting to 29.8 billion avoidable pieces annually
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Arla unveils recycled Cravendale bottles and recyclable cheese packs
The move marked a ‘major milestone’ in the dairy co-op’s bid to achieve 100% recyclable packaging and zero virgin plastics across its branded range by 2030
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Citizens of Soil adds single-serve olive oil pipette made of seaweed
The biodegradable pipette was developed by sustainable packaging company Notpla
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Ethnic Brand Marketing claims ‘world first’ with paper bottle mulled wine launch
Bavarian Medley will be available to farm shops, delis and markets
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Analysis & Features
Could EPR spark a new crisis for buyer-supplier relations?
‘Robust’ negotiations over pricing are set to be inflamed further as suppliers reckon with the additional costs generated by looming EPR fees
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News
Unilever to extend use of on-pack accessible QR codes for partially sighted shoppers
The fmcg giant began deploying AQRs on pack with its Persil and Colman’s brands in the UK in late 2023
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EPR: hunt for thousands of ‘freeriders’ trying to piggyback on fees
The announcement of the hunt comes with the deadline for the second set of data for EPR having passed last week
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Tesco and Coca-Cola backed bid is frontrunner to get DRS contract
The prominent involvement of Tesco in the steering group leading the bid is being seen as a major coup
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Nestlé trials paper Quality Street tubs in Tesco ahead of Christmas
The tub, which is decorated with gold foil, is suitable for kerbside recycling
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Analysis & Features
The battle for the soul of extended producer responsibility
After many delays, rows and u-turns, the government’s EPR scheme is approaching the starting line. But the battle for control of the system rages on
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Comment & Opinion
Refill and reuse trials must not be dismissed, even when dropped
It’s easy to conclude refill and reuse is destined to failure. But we need to understand the journey