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Comment & OpinionNetflix has put microplastics on the health agenda. Are food brands ready?
The arrival of The Plastic Detox documentary on Netflix has been hailed as a potential game-changer in the public’s views on plastic, says Harvey Choat, MD at Nexus PR
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NewsIndependent brewers hesitant to embrace cans despite EPR hit on glass
The proportion of beer packaged into cans by SIBA members has fallen from 13% in 2021 to 11% last year
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NewsWales risks delaying DRS rollout after administrator rejected
The Senedd has dissolved ahead of elections on 7 May, meaning no DMO can be appointed until after the next government takes office.
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NewsBold Bean Co upsizes baked bean jars by almost 20% without price rise
Bold Bean Co has upped the size of its baked bean jars in response to shopper feedback
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Category ReportUnilever bets big on the natural grooming boom
In the US, ‘looksmaxxing’ is on the rise with young men
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NewsSupermarket bosses demand ‘bonfire’ of legislation in war crisis talks
CEOs and other top brass from most of the major supermarkets met Chancellor Rachel Reeves and senior officials in Downing Street yesterday to discuss the response to the crisis
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WebinarsDelivering DRS in 2027: Navigating the risks and rewards for c-stores
Retailers have just 18 months to prepare for the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme – and the clock is ticking. Join industry experts to learn from Ireland’s DRS rollout as they tackle the practical challenges facing c-stores, from choosing the right reverse vending machine to turning DRS into a customer loyalty opportunity.
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Packaging
As one packaging supplier puts it: “The most successful packaging today balances visual impact with sustainability and operational efficiency.” But that’s not a straightforward combination to achieve in an increasingly stringent regulatory environment.
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NewsEnsus gets £100m government bailout to restart CO2 gas production
The move was designed to ‘safeguard’ supply of the gas – a critical feedstock for the food sector – amid the Iran conflict, the government said
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Comment & OpinionWe’ve changed how we eat, now we’re changing how we feed our pets
Feeding pets is no longer routine, says Pets at Home COO Anja Madsen. Owners are looking for fresh, nutrient-dense and whole food options
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Category ReportThe rise of ‘mission-led’ fixtures
Beer and cider are ever-evolving categories. That applies as much to the way products are merchandised as the drinks themselves
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NewsEPR winning bidder promises collaboration to get scheme tax back on track
‘Every organisation across the supply chain brings valuable experience to the table,’ said Karen Graley, head of UK Packaging PRO. ‘We absolutely want to harness that’
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NewsFever-Tree profits hit by potential EPR levy impact
Fever-Tree made a £2.8m provision related to the EPR levy in case its legal challenge against the Environment Agency fails. The drinks group said it remained confident its on-trade 200ml bottles fell outside the scope of the scheme and should be exempt
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NewsWinner of bid to run extended producer responsibility scheme revealed
The new PRO said it would ‘champion collaboration and innovation across the value chain, accelerating progress toward higher recycling rates, reduced waste and a more circular system’
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Promotional FeaturesHow accessible automation helps start-ups scale smarter and grow
How compact, affordable automation helps ambitious food brands boost efficiency, cut costs and overcome growth challenges.
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NewsIran war fuel price spike ‘will filter into food prices soon’, hauliers warn
Logistics providers are warning inflationary price hikes to customers are inevitable as the war rages on
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Comment & OpinionCleaning as content: why homecare is the new self-care
The shift from cleaning as functional to emotional, sensorial and personal is opening up a new growth space for homecare, says Andrew Wardlaw, chief ideas officer at MMR Research
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NewsAsda recycles ‘milestone’ 20 million coffee pods through Podback partnership
Asda has recycled 20 million coffee pods through its in-store partnership with Podback, with shoppers returning more than 250,000 bags via ToYou counters since January
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Analysis & FeaturesAre supermarkets doing enough to tackle household food waste?
Food waste in retail makes up just 2% of the total – but retailers have a key part to play in helping consumers cut it out too and progress has slowed. Why?
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NewsCadbury revamps &More range, adding Biscoff spread chocolate bar
Cadbury &More Biscoff has a Biscoff spread centre, topped with Biscoff biscuit chunks