“Fuel on the fire”: Unilever on track to produce 53 billion single-use sachets by year’s end, according to Greenpeace
#“Fuel on the fire”: Unilever on track to produce 53 billion single-use sachets by year’s end, according to Greenpeace 29 Nov 2023 — Unilever sells roughly 1,700 single-use plastic sachets every second, according to new findings by Greenpeace. The quantity…
Ecoveritas issues warning to British businesses following UK Plastic Packaging Tax hike
#Ecoveritas issues warning to British businesses following UK Plastic Packaging Tax hike 29 Nov 2023 — Environmental compliance specialist Ecoveritas has issued a stark warning to businesses, urging them to thoroughly review their plastic packaging tax (PPT) obligations following the…
Smurfit Kappa launches SupplySmart digital solution for packaging adaptation
#Smurfit Kappa launches SupplySmart digital solution for packaging adaptation 29 Nov 2023 — Smurfit Kappa is launching its latest “SupplySmart” digital solution, which helps businesses adapt their packaging to increase efficiency and reduce emissions across supply chains. SupplySmart has evolved…
Pharma packaging juggles material shifts and customer demands amid regulatory and recycling challenges
#Pharma packaging juggles material shifts and customer demands amid regulatory and recycling challenges 29 Nov 2023 — In the consumer health industry, packaging plays a critical role in delivering “remarkable experiences,” find pharma and healthcare packaging experts. Consumers’ expectations for…
BrauBeviale live: KHS introduces “one-stop-shop” system for beer membrane filtration
#BrauBeviale live: KHS introduces “one-stop-shop” system for beer membrane filtration 29 Nov 2023 — KHS is presenting its “cutting-edge” innovations at BrauBeviale as the beverage industry returns to Nuremberg, Germany, from November 28 to 30, after a four-year hiatus. The…
National Farmers Union Scotland calls for food labeling standards to drive F&B security
#National Farmers Union Scotland calls for food labeling standards to drive F&B security 28 Nov 2023 — National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland is looking to the UK and Scottish governments for food labeling changes that will underpin the nation’s food…
DS Smith warns of mass product damage during Black Friday and Cyber Monday e-commerce rush
#DS Smith warns of mass product damage during Black Friday and Cyber Monday e-commerce rush 28 Nov 2023 — As consumers anticipate Black Friday and Cyber Monday deliveries, a study by DS Smith reveals that the cost of damaged deliveries…
Yara pledges “drastic” cuts to virgin plastic use in its FIBC fertilizer packaging
#Yara pledges “drastic” cuts to virgin plastic use in its FIBC fertilizer packaging 28 Nov 2023 — Norwegian crop nutrition company Yara is pledging to introduce packaging made with at least 30% recycled plastic throughout Europe by the end of…
Frozen treats repackaged: Metsä joins collaboration to reduce ice cream cones’ climate footprint
#Frozen treats repackaged: Metsä joins collaboration to reduce ice cream cones’ climate footprint 28 Nov 2023 — Metsä Board has joined forces with industry leaders to revamp packaging for ice cream cones. The project focused on reimagining the entire value…
“Confusing” PPWR plenary vote results spur uncertainty and threaten bioplastics investments, says EUBP
#“Confusing” PPWR plenary vote results spur uncertainty and threaten bioplastics investments, says EUBP 28 Nov 2023 — European Bioplastics (EUBP) is disappointed at the results of last week’s plenary vote on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), in which…
