All Packaging articles
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NewsPlastic tax system in chaos as government announces new bailout
The four UK enforcement bodies have stepped in to try to tackle plastic fee chaos
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Comment & OpinionPackaging must do more than stand out, it must help people buy
As growth gets harder grocery brands are under pressure to stand out, but the better starting point for packaging is simpler: what will help people buy, says Kathryn Jubrail, partner at Mother Design
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Comment & OpinionWhen salt becomes a statement worth paying for
Basic categories like salt and butter are being bought as identity signals, not staples, but most packaging is still briefed for the shelf, not what it says about the shopper, says Sarah Knox, senior strategist at Lewis Moberly
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NewsKepak Foods bids to ‘take meat snacking mainstream’ with Kings biltong and jerky rebrand
It comes after Kepak acquired Kings’ owner New World Foods from Valeo Foods Group last year
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Comment & OpinionA year to go: what industry still needs before DRS goes live
With all the structural pieces in place, the next 12 months must deliver clarity for producers and retailers, says Andy Bagnall, director general of the British Soft Drinks Association
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NewsBoots celebrating 30 million items recycled in packaging return scheme
The Recycle at Boots scheme rewards shoppers with £5-worth of Advantage Card points when they return five eligible packaging items and spend £10 in store
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Analysis & FeaturesWith one year to go, how ready is industry for the deposit return scheme?
RVM construction is underway at some stores, but issues around VAT, Wales and price capping remain potential bumps in the road
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NewsTony's Chocolonely Open Chain button at risk under EU greenwashing law
New EmpCo requirements ‘affect how the Tony’s Open Chain logo can be used on pack’, according to Tony’s Chocolonely
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Comment & OpinionPeople are questioning recycling. Now’s the time to show it’s worth it
Wrap’s research shows public trust in recycling is falling, especially among younger audiences. Proof, not just prompts, is what rebuilds confidence, says Lucy Graham, marketing manager at Wrap
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NewsMüller unveils category-first chilli chocolate Frijj flavour for Halloween
The limited-edition drink capitalised on the growing trend for ‘swicy’ flavour combinations which blended sweet and spicy tastes, Müller said
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NewsGraze cuts plastic by 75% in packaging update
The packaging refresh forms part of a wider overhaul of the brand, including a rebrand and new product launches
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Partner FeaturesFive ways to future-proof packaging
As packaging regulations change, so must your strategy to make sure your business is fully future-proofed.
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NewsCo-op rolls out coffee pod recycling points to more than 200 stores
The recycling points, supplied by coffee pod recycling service Podback, are being installed in stores across the south west of England and South Wales
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NewsBooths hopes ‘market-style’ loose produce bays will help cut food waste
By increasing the amount of loose veg it sells, Booths hopes to cut food waste and improve choice
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NewsSmol launches recyclable paper laundry detergent bottle
Made from wood pulp fibre, the bottle can be put into household paper and card recycling
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NewsPackaging tax fees set to see red as 60% get worst rating
Large producers of red-rated packaging are staring at much higher overall bills
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NewsChildren’s yoghurts still high in sugar despite reductions, research finds
The research, based at Queen Mary University of London, found average sugars of 8.2g per 100g
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NewsWelsh tech firm launches ‘self-cooling’ beer can with Brains Brewery
Cans of Brains Brewery Bayside Welsh Lager featuring the self-cooling technology will be showcased at this week’s London Packaging Week
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WebinarsDelivering DRS in 2027: What you need to know with one year to go
In a little over a year’s time the UK’s first ever deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers will go live across the UK. The Welsh Government’s recent decision to appoint Exchange for Change as its scheme operator marks the latest key milestone on the journey towards DRS’s launch across the four home nations in October 2027.
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: School food failures & Defra’s food security warning
Three in four secondary schools are serving food that’s banned, but publishing menus won’t be enough – plus this week’s picks including a stinging Defra warning on food security and the ‘chaos’ of the packaging tax system