Recycled materials sway 40% of crisp consumers
Findings from packaging firm Amcor finds sustainability shapes snack choices for 1 in 3 crisp consumers.
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DRS management body appoints first chair
The organisation tasked with running the new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Northern Ireland, Scotland and England has appointed John Bason as its chair.
Frugalpac aims to raise £5M via crowdfunding platform
Frugalpac is hoping to raise £5 million after launching a fundraising campaign through crowdfunding platform Crowdcube.
Wales launches consultation on DRS that includes glass
The Welsh Government is launching a consultation that will inform its approach to implementing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Global Plastics Treaty talks collapse
Global discussions which sought to develop a legally binding approach to tackling plastic pollution have concluded without agreement.
Higgidy to rollout new pack design this summer
Higgidy has unveiled its new packaging design which will rollout across its product range from this summer.
Vitalite updates packaging with free from 14 major allergens claim
This is thought to be the first product in the butter and spreads category in the UK to include this claim.
Wales to align Deposit Return Scheme launch date with rest of UK
The Welsh Government has announced plans to align its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) implementation date with the rest of the UK.
Meat netting used to create ‘striking fashion piece’
A student at Heriot-Watt University used meat netting to create a ‘truly unique’ fashion item that was recently exhibited at meat packaging trade show IFFA.
Ocean-bound plastic bottle waste 54% lower in countries with Deposit Return Scheme
New analysis by Reloop has revealed a dramatic fall in beach litter from drinks bottles where a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) was in place.
Lucozade gets £6.3M makeover
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has invested £6.3 million into a redesign for Lucozade Energy bottles.
Decision on ‘ocean bound’ plastics in food packaging made by FSA
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have advised firms not to use abandoned environmental plastic in food packaging.
UK DMO appointed to administrate UK deposit return schemes
UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) has been appointed as operator of England, Northern Ireland and Scotland’s new deposit return schemes (DRSs) for single-use plastic and metal drinks containers.
OPINION: New EPR regulation isn’t just ineffective - it’s actively harmful for environmental efforts
It’s only been a few weeks since the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulation took effect – and there are already concerns that the changes won’t achieve what they set out to. Natalie Campbell, co-CEO at Belu, explores.
Gosh! refreshes packaging with ‘plant points’ system
Plant-based food brand Gosh! has refreshed its packaging with the addition of a new ‘plant points’ measure.
350 million people have access to a Deposit Return Scheme
More than 350 million people across the globe have access to a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), new analysis by Reloop has revealed.
Aldi launches ‘UK’s first’ own-label aluminium wine bottle
Discount retailer Aldi has launched a new own-label white wine packaged in an aluminium bottle, the ‘first of its kind’ in the UK.
Eviosys rebranded as Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA after $3.9bn acquisition
Metal packaging manufacturer Eviosys has been rebranded following its $3.9 billion acquisition by Sonoco.
EPR redefined as tax with estimated cost £2bn higher
The Office for Budget Responsibility has labelled Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) as a tax in its most recent economic and fiscal outlook.
The role of labelling in improving recycling rates
With a spate of new rules relating to packaging and recycling looming on the horizon, Food Manufacture looks at how F&B manufacturers can use labelling to help improve recycling rates in the UK.
EPR task force names lead
Karen Graley has been announced as head of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme’s Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO).
MPs back DRS legislation for England and NI
Legislation relating to the introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in England and Northern Ireland has been overwhelmingly backed by MPs.
Defra nails down EPR fees
Defra shares update for EPR illustrative base fee and, while it’s lower than the upper scenario previously modelled, not everyone’s happy.
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.
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.
Legal Brief
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...