CMA clears $3.9bn acquisition of Eviosys
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the acquisition of metal can manufacturer Eviosys by packaging firm Sonoco.
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Advancements in producing food-grade recycled PET and recycled PP
Thomas Lonsdale, associate and patent attorney at Mewburn Ellis, looks at the challenges of recycling PET and PP within the food sector and the latest advancements paving the way forward.
Sonoco completes $3.9bn Eviosys acquisition with CMA investigation ongoing
Packaging firm Sonoco has completed its acquisition of Eviosys, a metal can manufacturer with several facilities in the UK.
October 2027 DRS date for England and NI reaffirmed by UK Government
The UK Government has restated its commitment to launching a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in October 2027.
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Wales withdraws from UK Deposit Return Scheme
The Welsh Government has announced that it is withdrawing from the planned UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
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Cadbury sharing bars to be wrapped in 80% recycled plastic
Mondelēz’s Cadbury core sharing bars sold in the UK and Ireland will now be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging, the highest percentage of recycled flexible plastic used within the brand globally.
Co-op recalls lasagne range due to allergen errors
Co-op has recalled a batch of prepared lasagnes because the product contains allergens that are not declared on the label.
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NFU Scotland calls for radical overhaul of food labelling
National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland has called for a radical overhaul of the regulatory framework governing food labels as less than half of consumers felt they knew enough about the origins of the food they buy.
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Nomad boss calls for mandatory health labelling on food products
The CEO of Nomad Foods has called for ‘front of pack labelling’ that details the nutritional content of food and drink products to be made mandatory.
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The biggest food and drink trends of 2024 so far
What are the top trends that have been guiding the food and drink sector during 2024? Food Manufacture takes a closer look.
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Investigation launched into $3.9bn acquisition of food packaging manufacturer
An inquiry into the anticipated $3.9bn acquisition of Eviosys by Sonoco has been launched by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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Producer group to be created ahead of EPR rollout
The appointment of a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) to support with the rollout of new extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation has been confirmed by ministers.
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Quality Street goes plastic-free this Christmas
Tubs of Quality Street will be ditching the plastic this Christmas in favour of an all paper tub in a move that has the potential to significantly cut CO2 emissions for the brand.
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Sainsbury’s and Aldi issue recalls after allergen errors
Sainsbury’s and Aldi have both recalled products in the past week due to allergen labelling errors.
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More than half of UK food packaged in ‘unnecessary’ plastic
More than half of the food found in UK supermarkets is packaged in unnecessary plastic that could be replaced with alternatives, according to a new report from sustainable packaging firm DS Smith.
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Multivac UK marks 40 years with anniversary event
Multivac UK held its annual industry gathering on 2 and 3 October 2024, with this year's event also coinciding with the firm’s 40th birthday.
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Glass excluded from DRS in England and NI
Glass is set to be excluded from the impending Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers in England and Northern Ireland.
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Vegetarian Society unveils new trademarks
The Vegetarian Society has unveiled a fresh design for its Approved vegetarian and vegan trademarks.
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Waitrose ‘first’ UK supermarket to launch cork recycling scheme
Waitrose has announced plans to trial a cork recycling scheme in seven of its stores.
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Brits call for Deposit Return Scheme for all materials
Almost three quarters of Brits want to see the new Labour government press ahead with a deposit return scheme (DRS) for all drinks containers.
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Sainsbury’s to save 560 tonnes of plastic a year with new bakery packaging
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has overhauled the packaging of its in-store bakery products as part of a wider bid to reduce plastic waste.
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Be prepared for tougher packaging laws
With UK food safety and labelling requirements facing greater stringency and deviation from EU legislation, businesses must stay ahead of the curve to ensure compliance and consumer trust. Melissa Haskell, partner in the regulatory & licensing teams at...
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Food and drink packaging innovations: Round-up
Food Manufacture covers some of the latest innovations in food and drink packaging, including refillable milk bottles and a new range of laminates to help manufacturers use less plastic.
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Food Standards Scotland debunks 3 UPF myths
The public sector food body for Scotland has published three things we know so far around processing to help consumers make sense of ultra processed foods, as the topic continues to garner increasing interest.
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Verallia launches lightweight glass spirit bottles
The new product range, Ecova, encompasses four designs each weighing in at 500g - Patet, Caeli, Vita and Terra.
Budweiser Budvar donates £410k to charity for packaging offences
Bristol-based drinks importer Budweiser Budvar has paid more than £410k to charity after it was found to have breached packaging regulations for 18 years.
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What's up for grabs at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025?
Whether you're a start-up or an industry leader, the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards invite food and drink processors to showcase their capabilities and celebrate the efforts and achievements of their companies and teams. Here, we summarise each of...
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Deposit Return Scheme ‘long overdue’ in the UK
The decision to bring forward plans for a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in the UK will lift the country’s waste management sector and accelerate the move to a low-waste circular economy, according to waste management software provider ISB Global.
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Extended producer responsibility fee estimates released
The UK Government has published illustrative base fees ahead of the full rollout of new extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation.
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Automation better at curbing plastic packaging waste than blanket ban
Automation and adapting the way in which we create and use food and drink containers can make a bigger impact than a blanket ban on plastic packaging could, according to Beckhoff UK managing director Stephen Hayes.
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M&S ‘first’ UK retailer to adopt paper garlic baguette packs, removes 5.5m units of plastic
Marks & Spencer has introduced new paper packaging on two of its popular garlic bread products.
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Iceland’s vac-packs to reduce plastic by 35T a year
Iceland’s full range of beef and pork mince products will now be vacuum packed, as the retailer looks to improve shelf life and sustainability credentials and reduce food waste.
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Labour plans to bring forward Deposit Return Scheme
The Labour Government plans to bring forward the implementation of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers ahead of the October 2027 deadline.
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Revolutionising bulk packaging
Food Manufacture interviews South African innovator Alpal on its storage containers which combine the advantages of FIBC and IBC into a new reusable solution.
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New CFO appointed at A.F. Blakemore
Food retail, wholesale and distribution company A.F Blakemore has announced the appointment of its new chief financial officer.
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Is there still room for plastic in food and drink packaging?
Plastic has long been seen as the go to material for food and drink packaging, but as backlash over its impact on the environment grows, do manufacturers have a better option?
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172 jobs lost as food packaging firm appoints administrators
Administrators were appointed at food packaging firm Sirane on 15 July after months of financial difficulties for the company.
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Seaweed packaging and zero waste kitchens: Ideas for sustainable supply chains
The food and drink industry is under pressure to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, meaning new ideas are needed.
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96% of Asda’s own-brand packaging now recyclable
The UK supermarket’s latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report highlights strides made within the areas of packaging, carbon, community and employee wellbeing.
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Meet the 12-year-old behind SPAR’s egg mayo sandwich pack
A 12-year-old from Wakefield has won SPAR North of England’s competition to design an egg mayo sandwich pack, which will be available for a limited time.
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Majority of FMCG packaging experts concerned about microplastics
The majority of packaging experts within FMCG surveyed for a new report have concerns about microplastics.
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Food packaging firm Eviosys acquired in $3.9bn deal
Sonoco has agreed to the acquisition of leading food packaging firm Eviosys in a deal worth approximately $3.9bn.
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You butter believe it: Morrisons marks 125th birthday
The UK supermarket is celebrating 125 years since William Morrison started the business as an egg and butter market stall in Bradford, with a butter celebrating the past.
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Aldi removes plastic packaging from bananas
Discount retail Aldi is to remove plastic packaging from its banana range in a trial across stores in England.
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Saputo UK ditches non-recyclable cover papers
Saputo Dairy UK is to remove non-recyclable cover papers from three of its most popular spreadable products, eliminating 44 tonnes of unnecessary packaging.
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Sainsbury’s cuts 700 tonnes of plastic from fish and chicken lines
Sainsbury’s is to cut the amount of plastic used in its fish and chicken packaging by 70%, saving up to 700 tonnes of material each year.
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CCEP completes full conversion to attached bottle caps
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has completed the roll out of attached cap plastic bottle production across all of its manufacturing sites in Great Britain.
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Sustainable seaweed packaging secures £4.35m investment
Sustainably sourced seaweed packaging manufacturer Kelpi has secured more than £4.3m in funding from investors to scale up and roll-out its product to market.
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Laser-etched labels trialled on Tesco avocado range
Supermarket giant Tesco is trialling the use of laser-etched labels on its extra-large avocado range as part of plans to reduce plastic and the environmental impact of the line.
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Greenhouse gas emission labels needed on all food packaging
Food needs on-pack labelling of greenhouse gas emissions in order for consumers to make informed choices and help reduce their environmental impact, according to new research.