Packaging & Labelling

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.