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Zara pledges to protect forests with new packaging commitment

Inditex, the parent company of fashion brand Zara, has joined Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative. The campaign aims to find sustainable alternatives to using Ancient and Endangered Forests in paper packaging, such…
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John West's new can tower offers fully recyclable tuna packaging with less waste

John West has unveiled its new ECOTWIST® multipack for best-selling tuna products, aiming to reduce waste with fully recyclable packaging. Now available in Asda stores, the packaging will soon be…
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Mondelez introduces new paper-based packaging for snack food market

Saica Group, a prominent company in packaging solutions, has partnered with Mondelez, a multinational confectionery, food, holding, beverage and snack food company, to introduce a new paper-based packaging product for…
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Aldi trials plastic-free packaging for bananas

Aldi has launched a trial to remove plastic packaging from bananas in select stores across the North East, Yorkshire, the South West, the South East, and the Midlands. The trial…
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Spectra and Bower Collective working together to provide customers with better choices

Spectra Packaging recently collaborated with the forward-thinking Bower Collective to supply a packaging solution that aligns with their eco-conscious ethos. The partnership resulted in the creation of the Bower Collective…
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Amazon swaps plastic air pillows for recycled paper in North America

Amazon has announced its largest reduction in plastic packaging in North America to date by replacing 95% of the plastic air pillows in delivery packaging with paper filler, aiming for…
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Popular butter brands go fully recyclable with packaging change

Saputo Dairy UK is eliminating non-recyclable cover papers from its Clover, Utterly Butterly, and Country Life Spreadable products. This move aligns with the company's goal to make all packaging reusable…
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Aldi introduces recycled plastic for own-label crisp packaging

Aldi is incorporating recycled plastic into its own-label crisp packaging, making it the 'first UK supermarket' to do so. Aldi UK will integrate a minimum of 35% recycled content across…
Business

New project targets reusable packaging systems in Finland

The University of Vaasa and VTT have launched a major research project, in collaboration with 21 stakeholder organisations, to develop reusable packaging systems in Finland. The initiative aims to accelerate…
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New US packaging strategy aims to cut food waste

The Biden-Harris administration has announced a 'National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste and Recycle Organics'. This initiative, developed by the USDA, EPA, FDA, and the White House, aims…
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Sainsbury's switches to cardboard trays for own-brand chicken and fish

Sainsbury’s is implementing several packaging changes across its own-brand chicken and fish lines, which will save 694 tonnes of plastic annually. All own-brand salmon fillet trays will now use pulp…
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McDonald's franchise launches sustainable packaging initiative in Argentina

J&J Green Paper, a packaging solutions provider, has partnered with independent McDonald's franchisee Arcos Dorados to launch a sustainable packaging initiative in Argentina. Through this collaboration, Arcos Dorados is updating…
Business

Live Nation UK collaborates for compostable foodservice packaging

BioPak has announced a collaboration with Live Nation UK to provide compostable packaging for all traders and crew caterers at its UK festivals and outdoor concerts this summer. This initiative…
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Tesco trials laser-etched avocados to reduce plastic waste

Tesco is introducing laser-etched avocados, replacing traditional barcode stickers on extra-large avocados with innovative laser etching. This change is part of a broader effort to enhance sustainability in their packaging…
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Eat your packaging: Nestlé launches edible fork for Maggi cup noodles

Nestlé has launched a limited-edition plant-based fork for its Maggi cup noodles in India. Developed in partnership with a local startup, Nestlé's R&D centre in India designed a two-piece edible…
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Royal Apollo Group: Logistics trends to watch in 2024

The logistics industry, a critical backbone of global commerce, continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations and environmental considerations. As we're already halfway through 2024, several…
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Spectra delivers sustainable, custom packaging solutions for Ashleigh and Burwood’s Lamp Fragrances

Spectra recently collaborated with the fragrance brand, Ashleigh and Burwood Ltd, to deliver a tailored, sustainable solution for their range of Lamp Fragrances. The results showcase Spectra’s in-house custom tooling…
Business

Coffee Packaging: influencing European consumer choices

Amcor has unveiled new research revealing that coffee packaging significantly influences European consumers' purchasing decisions. The study, conducted among 1,655 grocery shoppers in the UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy…
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Burger King Finland trials bio-based reusable cups

In a new pilot project, two Burger King restaurants in Finland are trialing 100% bio-based reusable cups from Sulapac. The pilot, initiated by Finnish restaurant and catering company Restel, includes…
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Cano Water cuts carbon footprint with UK shift

Cano Water, the 'world's first canned water brand', has relocated its drink production from Austria to the UK to reduce carbon emissions. Founded in 2015 with a mission to combat…
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Aldi unveils 100% rPET washing up liquid bottles

Aldi has transitioned to using 100% recycled plastic (rPET) in some of its own-brand washing up liquid bottles. This change affects its standard Magnum washing up liquid, as well as…
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Tetra Pak commits to taking action for nature

Tetra Pak has announced the launch of its ‘Approach to Nature’ - a comprehensive framework that defines the company’s contribution to halting and reversing nature loss and enhancing water security…
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Diageo trials paper-based bottles for Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur

Diageo has unveiled plans for a trial involving paper-based bottles for Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur In collaboration with PA Consulting as part of the Bottle Collective with PA and PulPac…
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Iceland introduces sustainable wood fibre carrier bags

Iceland Foods and Paptic have joined forces to introduce a groundbreaking carrier bag made of wood fibres, set to be rolled out across all Iceland and Food Warehouse stores in…