Packaging & Labelling

Warburtons set for compostable packaging move

04-Oct-2019 By James Ridler

Warburtons has revealed it is on the verge of introducing compostable packaging for its range of Toastie white sliced bread.

Microplastics harm human health, warn experts

04-Oct-2019 By James Ridler

Human health could be at risk from microplastics – small pieces of plastic less than 5mm in length – according to researchers at the University Medical Centre Utrecht.

Opinion

Unintended outcomes of packaging legislation

15-Aug-2019 By Paul Gander

Food Manufacture’s packaging correspondent Paul Gander discusses the impact that new packaging legislation would have on materials sourcing and use.

Coca-Cola produces 3m tonnes of plastic packaging

14-Mar-2019 By James Ridler

Drinks giant The Coca-Cola Company (CCC) has revealed it produces 3m tonnes of plastic packaging a year, the first time the company has ever disclosed this information.

Hindu protest sparks beer packaging change

02-Jan-2019 By James Ridler

Cheshire Brewhouse has been forced to change the packaging of its Govinda beer, following protests from Hindus.

Morrisons acquires potato packaging plant

30-Jan-2017 By James Ridler

Morrisons has acquired a potato packaging business in Angus, Scotland, from producer Farmcare, as part of a supply agreement.

Food firm to pay £37k for packaging blunder

11-Mar-2016 By John Wood

Failure to comply with packaging waste regulations has cost a food manufacturer more than £37,000 after it was prosecuted.