In this Ask The Expert, Carol Raithatha, who runs a UK-based food and drink research consultancy specialising in sensory evaluation, offers insights on the latest developments in that field.
One fish processor boosts output by upgrading packaging machinery, an automatic food pack stacker has been launched for end-of-line operations and aluminium drinks can recycling rates rise - plus the latest packaging data.
Packaging Federation chief executive officer Dick Searle has warned producers are in the firing line for ‘unfair’ costs under Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) extended producer responsibility (EPR) proposals.
A new smart vision system for automatic inspection and validation of product codes to reduce human error and costly product recalls has been developed by Domino Printing Sciences.
Neil Hansford, Air Products UK and Ireland Freshline Applications product line manager, discusses the potential of combining cryogenic freezing with existing modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) tech to ensure good standards and quality for food products....
The predicted £2.7bn costs of extended producer responsibility (EPR) for post-consumer packaging waste would undermine industry investment to make packaging more eco-friendly, according to one trade body responding to the Government's EPR consultation.
From plastic reduction in processed meat packaging, to the world’s first Aluminium Stewardship Initiative certified beverage cans, we run down some of the latest developments in food and drink packaging from around the world.
Graphic Packaging International has made multiple machinery investments across its production sites in the UK and Europe in order to meet demand for its paper food trays.
Sustainable sourcing of food packaging and ingredients has climbed its way to the top of the agenda for many companies in 2021, including some of the industry’s big players.
Food and drink manufacturers are constantly having to boost production to meet an ever-growing demand for their products, prompting a need for developers of packaging machinery to keep up.
As packaging demand swells, driven by an accelerated switch to online purchasing, supply chain operators should consider alternatives to paper and card to maintain the flow of materials, according to Antalis.
Prepared salads supplier Natures Way Foods has invested significantly in packaging machinery to keep pace with soaring demand from its retail customers.
A sweeping ban on promotions for ‘junk food’ will push up prices for consumers and hinder the production of healthier alternatives, according food trade bodies.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Victoria Prentis said the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is currently not considering the inclusion of sourdough or wholegrain definitions in the Bread and Flour Regulations.
Supermarket retailer Tesco has removed more than 20 million pieces of plastic packaging from its Christmas range, including 1.78 million pieces from its Christmas puddings and sponges.
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has targeted a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its supply chain by 2030, supported by a three-year €250m (£225m) investment.
British Nutrition Foundation director general Judy Buttriss questions whether a vegan on-pack flash justifies a product as being healthier and better for the environment.
Processors including Rodda's Creamery and Anglesey Sea Salt have welcomed the British Geographical Indications (GI) scheme launched by the Government to help safeguard provenance and replace the EU system post-Brexit.
Pilgrim’s Pride head of sustainability Matt Dight told Food Manufacture about the role COVID-19, Brexit and packaging will play in the future of the meat processor’s sustainability plans.
Amcor’s groundbreaking recyclable flexible retort pouch developed in partnership with Nestlé is backed by a robust lifecycle analysis, proving the 60% reduction in carbon footprint delivered by the new format.
Princes has launched on-pack quick response (QR) codes on its Napolina canned tomatoes, enabling smartphone users to view their quality and sustainability credentials as part of a broader blockchain-enabled transparency drive.
A sustainable food packaging hub is being established at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Cymru (AMRC Cymru) in Broughton, Wales with a £2m financial investment from the Welsh Government.
Time is running out for food and drink manufacturers to prepare the labels needed to export products to the EU after Brexit as the end of the transition period looms.
Dairy ingredients supplier Meadow Foods is stepping up its eco-friendly packaging work, launching a new sustainability pledge in partnership with voluntary global assurance initiative Responsible Plastic Management (RPM) Program.
UK confectionery and snack foods processors now have direct access to the GEA SmartPacker TwinTube packaging machine, which is making its debut on the national market.
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has invested in recycling start-up CuRe Technology, as part of its journey towards making all its packaging 100% recyclable.
Food manufacturers need access to safe and affordable recycled plastic for a circular economy to be truly achievable, according to trade body FoodDrinkEurope (FDE).
Drinks giant Diageo has unveiled the “world’s first” 100% plastic-free paper-based spirits bottle, according to the company, which will debut with Johnnie Walker in early 2021.
The Great British public would overwhelmingly support a plastic bottle deposit return scheme (DRS) that covered all drinks containers, according to campaign group Nature 2030.
As the world shifts to adapt to the new normal in the wake of the coronavirus, what makes producers continue supplying to retailers instead of adopting a direct to consumer approach?
The link between COVID-19 and obesity has reignited calls for stricter regulations on the production and sale of foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS).
Prominent members of the European food and drink community have called for a unified front of pack (FOP) nutrition labelling scheme to help strengthen the Single Market.
The food packaging market has not been immune to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, with many firms adjusting working practices – and even products – in the current climate.
