Inside food & drink manufacturing
The UK’s EPR regime is entering a significant new phase that directly affects how packaging producers are assessed and charged for the recyclability of their packaging. Here’s what you need to know.
Food packaging and processing specialist Multivac UK has unveiled plans for a substantial new development in Manchester.
Rules designed to rate the recyclability of packaging could see many producers facing higher Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) fees, suggests new analysis by the international circular economy specialist, Reconomy.
Earlier this month, UK on-pack recycling label scheme operator, OPRL, flagged an important point: where are the finer details around PPWR’s future labelling requirements?
PFAS limits have been introduced in the EU’s flagship packaging regulation
A National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) operation has resulted in one arrest and the interception of over 33 tonnes of frozen food across England, Wales and Scotland.
The EU’s packaging regulation is now enforceable
Packaging and label firm Paranova has announced a major investment, set to roll across five years.
Two recent Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rulings provide a glimpse into how the new less healthy food advertising rules will be interpreted in practice.
New proposals have been set out to help drive more sustainable glass production, while offering the industry consistency in measuring and reporting.
A new United Nations (UN) report is calling for a robust risk assessment for recycled food packaging as demand for environmentally friendly options rises.
The UK Packaging Pact saw its official launch yesterday evening – bringing together businesses, government, and experts across the value chain as we move towards a circular system.
Fibre-based bottles are edging closer to a mainstream reality, with a cross industry collective including PulPac, PA Consulting and Diageo leading the way.
Attacks on the world’s busiest oil shipping channel are set to drive unavoidable spikes in plastic packaging prices
As food manufacturers engage with the newer rules stipulated by Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility, many are discovering gaps in their historic packaging compliance. Here’s what you need to know.
Exchange for Change – the industry-led company in charge of leading the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland – has made five senior leadership appointments and published logo guidance.
Close to 500 businesses have been charged double for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) after a technical issue.
Clear labelling offers an effective way for consumers to get accurate health information across but the current system isn’t fit-for-purpose, writes Lauren Woodley, head of nutrition and sensory science for Nomad Foods.
Guy Cartwright, managing associate at Stevens & Bolton offers an overview of new packaging regulations and redesign strategies for food and drink firms.
PG Tips has launched limited-edition ‘knitted’ packs this winter, marking the return of its well-known mascot ‘Monkey’, whilst Kikkoman gets its soy sauce into Santa gear.
It is widely known that pack leaks continue to be one of the main reasons why retailers return stock. Tara O’Connor, product manager for tray sealers at Ishida Europe, explains the measures that can be taken to reduce pack failure rates.
Food packaging manufacturer PFF Group has been sold out of administration to fellow packaging firm Coppice.
O-I Glass has been fined £600,000 after a worker was burnt by molten glass and hot water spilling into his cab.
Xampla has teamed up with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) to develop a pioneering test which proves its Morro materials are plastic-free and SUPD-exempt.
The Welsh Government has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its plan to a launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) that includes glass, The Grocer has reported.
Findings from packaging firm Amcor finds sustainability shapes snack choices for 1 in 3 crisp consumers.
The organisation tasked with running the new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Northern Ireland, Scotland and England has appointed John Bason as its chair.
Frugalpac is hoping to raise £5 million after launching a fundraising campaign through crowdfunding platform Crowdcube.
The Welsh Government is launching a consultation that will inform its approach to implementing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Global discussions which sought to develop a legally binding approach to tackling plastic pollution have concluded without agreement.
Higgidy has unveiled its new packaging design which will rollout across its product range from this summer.
This is thought to be the first product in the butter and spreads category in the UK to include this claim.
The Welsh Government has announced plans to align its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) implementation date with the rest of the UK.
A student at Heriot-Watt University used meat netting to create a ‘truly unique’ fashion item that was recently exhibited at meat packaging trade show IFFA.
New analysis by Reloop has revealed a dramatic fall in beach litter from drinks bottles where a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) was in place.
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has invested £6.3 million into a redesign for Lucozade Energy bottles.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have advised firms not to use abandoned environmental plastic in food packaging.
UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) has been appointed as operator of England, Northern Ireland and Scotland’s new deposit return schemes (DRSs) for single-use plastic and metal drinks containers.
It’s only been a few weeks since the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulation took effect – and there are already concerns that the changes won’t achieve what they set out to. Natalie Campbell, co-CEO at Belu, explores.
Plant-based food brand Gosh! has refreshed its packaging with the addition of a new ‘plant points’ measure.
More than 350 million people across the globe have access to a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), new analysis by Reloop has revealed.
Discount retailer Aldi has launched a new own-label white wine packaged in an aluminium bottle, the ‘first of its kind’ in the UK.
Metal packaging manufacturer Eviosys has been rebranded following its $3.9 billion acquisition by Sonoco.
The Office for Budget Responsibility has labelled Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) as a tax in its most recent economic and fiscal outlook.
With a spate of new rules relating to packaging and recycling looming on the horizon, Food Manufacture looks at how F&B manufacturers can use labelling to help improve recycling rates in the UK.
Karen Graley has been announced as head of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme’s Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO).
Legislation relating to the introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in England and Northern Ireland has been overwhelmingly backed by MPs.
Defra shares update for EPR illustrative base fee and, while it’s lower than the upper scenario previously modelled, not everyone’s happy.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the acquisition of metal can manufacturer Eviosys by packaging firm Sonoco.
Thomas Lonsdale, associate and patent attorney at Mewburn Ellis, looks at the challenges of recycling PET and PP within the food sector and the latest advancements paving the way forward.