All Packaging articles – Page 2
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WhitepapersWhere food and beverage margins really leak: and how to plug them
Margin erosion rarely comes from one big expense. It builds quietly across formulation, packaging, compliance and sourcing. This guide maps where the cost leaks hide – and shows how AI-powered product lifestyle management (PLM) turns them into more profitable products.
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NewsVirgin warns of unexpected losses as consumers feel the pressure
The online wine retailer now expected to fall into the red as the effects of the Iran war combined with increased taxes in the form of duty and packaging levies
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NewsDalston’s Soda recalls cans that ‘may rupture leaving sharp edges’
The products are stocked in Waitrose, according to Assosia data
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NewsRefillable oral care brand Mighty makes high street debut
Mighty’s aluminium toothpaste dispensers and home-compostable refills in Fresh English Mint are available now across 450 Boots stores
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Comment & OpinionEditors picks: Food poverty, workforce crisis and The Chicken King
Three of the food system’s biggest pressures – workforce shortages, rising food poverty and complications around the packaging tax – all took the spotlight this week
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Comment & OpinionDRS shows what works but other packaging policies need fixing
the release of the retailer handling fees was, as one source puts it, the moment it “all became real”
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NewsPurina revamps Gourmet Perle range to meet demand for posh wet catfood
The revamped lineup is available now in almost 30 markets across Europe, including the UK, France, Italy and Germany.
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NewsTheakston Brewery profits plunge as packaging taxes bite
Operating profit at the Yorkshire brewer fell by over £200k to £108k.
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NewsOven Pride looks to broaden remit with brand refresh and new lines
The relaunch sees the brand’s bestselling Deep Cleaner sport a more modern look. It will be joined on shelf by three new trigger spray products
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Category ReportEco nappy claims fall short of ASA’s standards
Sustainability remains a significant challenge in babycare – particularly in disposable nappies
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NewsIran war driving cost increases across egg products sector, industry warns
The British Egg Processors Association said the conflict would put further pressure on manufacturers, foodservice operators and retailers already managing volatile supply chains
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Category ReportSuppliers target Gen Z with squeezy bottles
Young shoppers are squeezing and spritzing their oils from a host of alternative formats
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InterviewsKaren Graley on running the EPR engine room
UK Packaging PRO head Karen Graley is taking responsibility for the smooth running of the political hot potato that is extended producer responsibility
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NewsOn-pack promotions surge in popularity among UK shoppers
The popularity of on-pack promotions has surged, with 78% of shoppers now favouring them compared with 65% in 2024
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NewsGordon Ramsay teams with Lady A founders to launch olive oil brand
The celebrity chef has co-founded Krude with Ben and Elle Caring, owners of Soho House wine brand Lady A
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NewsPukka revamps frozen range with ‘bold’ redesign and new product launches
The new look is designed to ‘stand out in the freezer and take the guesswork out of mealtimes’
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NewsAldi renames loaf after complaint to Trading Standards
Aldi is renaming a loaf from ‘Dark Rye Sourdough’ to ‘Wheat & Rye Dark Sourdough’
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News‘Unfair’ cheap Turkish glass imports a ‘threat’ to UK supply
The Trade Remedy Authority launched an investigation into the undercutting of UK glass suppliers in March
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: own label competition, brewers and scaling startups
Retailers have significantly elevated the quality, consistency and positioning of own-label ranges, making them more compelling than ever before
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NewsAnchor launches new campaign and packaging revamp
The ‘Let’s Get Absolutely Buttered’ campaign has been called the ‘most significant strategic evolution in eight years’ by Anchor, as it looks to shore up its position in an increasingly competitive dairy category