Belu makes the case for 100% rPET
Sustainability-conscious water brand Belu has justified moving its bottles from 50% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) to 100% rPET, while avoiding options such as aluminium.
Archives for January 16, 2020
Biodegradable packaging additive claims spark debate
Numerous commercial trials of a packaging additive said to “enhance biodegradability” in landfill and the ocean, while not interfering with recycling, and which can be added to standard fossil-derived plastics, are under way.
Nestlé invests £1.59bn in recyclable plastics
Food giant Nestlé is to dramatically reduce its reliance on virgin plastics as part of a CHF2bn (£1.59bn) investment in sustainable packaging.
Industry response to Government’s Agriculture Bill
Industry reactions to the newly published Agriculture Bill were mixed, but questions have been raised about the Government's commitment to food security and the impact of future trade deals in a post-Brexit landscape.
Opinion
Future impact of logistics on the supply chain
Bashir Khan, business development manager at logistics provider Deltion, looks at the future of logistics in the food and drink supply chain.