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2023 Rewind: The most-read news on Packaging Suppliers Global

Discover the pivotal discussions of 2023 with our roundup of the top 10 most-read news stories. This year, our readers engaged in conversations on the controversies surrounding bioplastics, sustainable food…
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Costa trials 100% recyclable paper bags for mandarins

Costa Group, Australia's leading horticultural company and a key supplier to food retailers, continues its commitment to sustainable packaging with the introduction of 100% recyclable paper bags for premium mandarins…
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U.S. Senator joins charge against single-use plastic foam

U.S. Senator Angus King has introduced the Farewell to Foam Act, a bicameral initiative targeting the phase-out of single-use plastic foam food service products. The legislation encompasses materials such as…
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A festive showcase: 12 packaging suppliers of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, the Adelphi Group of Companies... The Adelphi Group of Companies is an ISO certified, award-winning UK manufacturer of…
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Survey unveils consumer confusion in packaging recycling

A recent survey involving 2,000 European consumers conducted as part of the InformPack project, a collaboration between Aarhus University, the University of Reading, and various European industry partners and research…
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Melbourne welcomes Victoria’s largest PET plastic recycling plant

A cutting-edge PET plastic recycling facility has commenced operations in Melbourne, coinciding with the launch of Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme. With a $50 million investment, the facility has the capacity…
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NAPCOR: slight dip in US and North American PET recycling rates

The 2022 PET Recycling Report, recently published by the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR), reveals a stable landscape for PET recycling rates, with the US holding at 29%…
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New recycled packaging for Walkers Sunbites range

Walkers has introduced novel packaging crafted from recycled plastic for its Sunbites range. The recently unveiled packaging incorporates 50% recycled plastic, procured through a mass balance approach. This strategic method…
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easyJet introduces reusable cups and cutlery for flight crew

All 14,000 easyJet cabin crew and pilots are making the switch to 100% reusable cutlery and cups, with the full rollout expected to conclude in January 2024. This move aims…
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Steel packaging exceeds EU 2025 recycling rate target

With the recent implementation of a harmonised approach for calculating packaging recycling rates in the EU, APEAL hails this as a significant stride towards equitable standards across all packaging materials…
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Viscose Closures: why should you use sustainable packaging on your Christmas produce?

When we think about Christmas, we tend to think about festive food, presents and Christmas trees among other things. The packaging needed for these items and others is often completely…
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Sustainable spirits: Bacardi's breakthrough in hydrogen bottle production

Bacardi, a family-owned spirits company, has achieved a significant milestone by completing the world's first commercial production of a glass spirits bottle powered by hydrogen. The successful trial, conducted earlier…
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Lidl GB scraps 'Use By' labels for own brand milk and yoghurt

Lidl GB has revealed significant modifications to the labelling of its yogurt and fresh milk selections, a strategic decision aimed at empowering customers to curtail food waste within their households…
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Plastics Recyclers Europe calls for genuine plastic circularity in EU

Plastics Recyclers Europe urges the EU to commit to genuine plastic circularity, emphasising competitiveness and innovation within the industry. With a critical juncture ahead during the 2024-2029 term, the EU…
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Liberty Coca-Cola ditches plastic multipack rings for paper packaging

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages (serving Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York City) has joined forces with WestRock to introduce an eco-friendly shift in packaging. The collaboration aims to replace plastic rings…
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Romania inaugurates 'world's largest' deposit return system

Romania has introduced the "world's largest" centralised deposit return system (DRS), boasting nearly 80,000 collection points. The system, officially inaugurated yesterday (November 30, 2023), aims to increase the collection and…
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation calls for reuse revolution

In a recent announcement from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a call for a transformative shift towards reusable packaging is highlighted under the title "Scaling Returnable Packaging: Propelling a Reuse Revolution…
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SAIER Group: Innovative plastic container for demanding products

The Scandinavian paint and varnish manufacturer Gjøco has opted for SAIER's pioneering S-LINER BARRIER packaging solution. SAIER Verpackungstechnik has developed the S-LINER BARRIER as a sustainable and economical alternative to…
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Ireland off course to meet mandatory EU recycling targets

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its Circular Economy and Waste Statistics Highlights Report for 2021, revealing concerning trends in Ireland's waste management. Despite a rising trend in waste…
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Reconomy calls for ‘laser focus’ on circularity ahead of COP 28

Reconomy, a leading international circular economy specialist providing sustainability technology, data and services to a broad range of industries, has re-iterated its call for global action to accelerate the transition…
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Freshways introduces LoveMilk in sustainable cartons

Addressing concerns surrounding plastic waste, Freshways has launched its LoveMilk brand in 1 Litre, 500ml, and 1 pint Pure-Pak® cartons with a new tethered cap. This initiative is being rolled…
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NFU Scotland pushes for clearer food labels and consumer choice

NFU Scotland is urging both the UK and Scottish Governments to implement changes in food labelling, aiming to fortify the nation's food security and self-sufficiency while promoting the domestic production…
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Kraft Heinz introduces first fully recyclable ketchup cap

Kraft Heinz, in partnership with Berry Global, has launched its first fully recyclable ketchup cap, replacing the previous non-recyclable silicone valve. The mono-material cap, made of PP, is the result…
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Parliament approves revised EU packaging rules

The European Parliament endorsed updated EU-wide regulations to address the mounting challenge of packaging waste on Wednesday. The vote, with 426 in favour, 125 against, and 74 abstentions, solidifies Parliament's…