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PepsiCo is alleged to have contributed to plastic pollution in the Buffalo River. Credit: Getty / Guido Mieth

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PepsiCo sued for plastic pollution

By William Dodds

Global food and drink manufacturer PepsiCo has been sued by New York state because of plastic pollution in the Buffalo River.

Nestlé has invested in a new recycling plant that will be able to handle hard-to-recycle flexible plastic. Image: Nestlé

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Nestlé invests £7m into hard to recycle plastics project

By Gwen Ridler

Nestlé has invested £7m in a new recycling plant set to process hard-to-recycle flexible plastics, with the potential to recycle more plastic than the manufacturer places on the UK and Ireland market.

How will food factories need to evolve to keep apace with rising consumption? Credit: Getty/kynny

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What will the future factory look like?

By Bethan Grylls

Bethan Grylls explores how food and beverage manufacturers will need to adapt to increased consumption, alongside pressures around sustainability with insight from a range of experts.

TIPA introduces packaging tray made from rice waste which can use used for a multitude of food products. Credit: TIPA

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Revolutionising packaging with a tray made from rice waste

By Bethan Grylls

Crafted from wasted rice by-product, the compostable packaging solutions leader says the new trays can not only be disposed of in compost bins in the home, but also recycled due to their 'rare pulp' make-up.

Cooked chicken products can now be exported to Japan

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British cooked poultry secures access to Japan

By Gwen Ridler

British cooked poultry products will soon reach Japanese dinner tables, thanks to a new market access deal expected to be worth £10m over the next five years.

Multivac opens UK innovation centre

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Multivac opens UK innovation centre

By Bethan Grylls

Following a £1.4m investment, Multivac’s Swindon site has seen an impressive facelift, with the facility now prepped for regional training and extensive customer demos.

Have you 'herd' the news about Omsco?

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Omsco rebrands as Organic Herd

By Bethan Grylls

The British, farmer-owned co-operative will now be known as 'Organic Herd' and adopt a new visual identity in a view to cement its position as a leader in organic dairy.

EPR delayed until October 2025. Credit: Getty/BrianAJackson

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Industry bodies react to EPR delay

By Bethan Grylls

Ecoveritas has described the delay to roll-out Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), as a “bittersweet” move, whilst OPRL warns companies “not to rest on their laurels”.

Ella's Kitchen's new pouches are made from one material, making them easier to recycle

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Recyclability pledge across Ella’s Kitchen baby food range

By Gwen Ridler

Baby food manufacturer Ella’s Kitchen has pledged to make 73% of its pouches fully recyclable at the kerbside by 2024, as part of its continuing efforts to boost sustainability across the brand and within the industry.

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