All Packaging articles – Page 7
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NewsFDF steps up help for suppliers in ‘high stakes’ climate change battle
The FDF said the new toolkits would help companies find ways to make their business more sustainable in the face of major economic and geopolitical headwinds
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NewsPackaging tax driving food inflation and worse to come, says Bank of England
In its Monetary Policy Report for August, the bank says the introduction of EPR is one of the reasons UK food inflation is outstripping that seen in the EU
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NewsCadbury slashes plastic in Crunchie multipacks for Tesco trial
The new multipacks feature 60% less outer plastic packaging
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NewsScrumbles rolls out Gut Friendly wet catfood in recyclable pouches
The pouches are mono-plastic pouches – ‘designed to address growing consumer concerns over single-use petfood packaging’
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NewsQuorn removes artificial ingredients from core frozen range
Quorn has changed the recipes for its Mince and Pieces, cutting down the ingredients to just four and three respectively
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NewsCadbury Dairy Milk and Biscoff launch co-branded Advent calendar
The new Advent calendar will hit major retailers in September
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat are the hurdles for the industry’s reusable packaging pledge?
After missed targets and failed pledges, a scaled-up reuse model remains a vision. Can a new retailer promise make a difference?
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NewsChippindales rebrands Yorkshire range to Proper Good Yorkshire Eggs
The Myton Food Group owned brand has aimed to improve shelf standout with brighter and bolder packaging
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NewsWelsh deposit return scheme ‘compromise’ set to be rejected by industry
The Welsh government has suggested a solution whereby single-use glass is included “from day one” in the Welsh scheme, but does not require deposits or changes to labelling
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Comment & OpinionMicroplastics in food will be the next UPF
Microplastics have been found in every part of the planet and, increasingly, in every part of our bodies, says Laura Harnett, founder of Seep
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NewsCadbury insists Bournville recipe has ‘not changed’ in new-look launch
Cadbury’s ingredient list update coincides with a ‘modernised’ overhaul of the Bournville brand
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NewsDeposit return scheme to carry £300m ‘tax hit’ on prices
Soft drinks bosses claim the success of the scheme is being ‘jeopardised’ by the prospect of VAT charges being made on unredeemed deposits on the return scheme
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Comment & OpinionSo long, white chocolate! Is this the beginning of the end?
Why are manufacturers removing cocoa butter from their products? And as we wave goodbye to white chocolate, which treats are likely to be reformulated next?
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NewsPiccolo adds meals, smoothies and snacks for tots in NPD spree
The launches coincide with a ‘vibrant’ redesign for the brand
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NewsElla’s Kitchen and RSPB launch Butterfly & Bug Puffs for tots
Ella’s Kitchen will donate 5p to the RSPB for every pack sold
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NewsMeridian unveils ‘bold new look’ for nut butters as it eyes growth
Meridian has rolled out colour-coded pack designs for its peanut and almond ranges
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NewsDefra gives producers some respite from EPR red tape chaos
Defra has brought out new guidance for companies, including concessions on its recyclability assessment methodology
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NewsVitalite eyes families with allergies in packaging redesign
The new declaration confirms that the dairy-free spread is free from all 14 major allergens, including eggs, gluten, nuts and soya
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Comment & OpinionEPR packaging fees are a slap in the face to manufacturing
EPR is meant to drive better recyclability and environmental outcomes, Instead, it looks likely to promote more plastic and cheaper imports, says Talia Goldman, ESG director at Colpac and co-chair & co-founder of the Alliance for Fibre-Based Packaging
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NewsAldi moves own label beer cans to ‘snap packs’
The change is being rolled out across stores in 2025 for Aldi’s Galahad, Sainte Etienne, and Brasserie beers