Packaging & Labelling

Cadbury sharing bars to be wrapped in 80% recycled plastic

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Cadbury sharing bars to be wrapped in 80% recycled plastic

By Gwen Ridler

Mondelēz’s Cadbury core sharing bars sold in the UK and Ireland will now be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging, the highest percentage of recycled flexible plastic used within the brand globally.

NFU Scotland calls for radical overhaul of food labelling

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NFU Scotland calls for radical overhaul of food labelling

By Gwen Ridler

National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland has called for a radical overhaul of the regulatory framework governing food labels as less than half of consumers felt they knew enough about the origins of the food they buy.

Producer group to be created ahead of EPR rollout

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Producer group to be created ahead of EPR rollout

By William Dodds

The appointment of a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) to support with the rollout of new extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation has been confirmed by ministers.

Quality Street goes plastic-free this Christmas

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Quality Street goes plastic-free this Christmas

By Gwen Ridler

Tubs of Quality Street will be ditching the plastic this Christmas in favour of an all paper tub in a move that has the potential to significantly cut CO2 emissions for the brand.

Be prepared for tougher packaging laws

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Be prepared for tougher packaging laws

By Melissa Haskell

With UK food safety and labelling requirements facing greater stringency and deviation from EU legislation, businesses must stay ahead of the curve to ensure compliance and consumer trust. Melissa Haskell, partner in the regulatory & licensing teams at...

Food and drink packaging innovations: Round-up

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Food and drink packaging innovations: Round-up

By Gwen Ridler

Food Manufacture covers some of the latest innovations in food and drink packaging, including refillable milk bottles and a new range of laminates to help manufacturers use less plastic.

Food Standards Scotland debunks 3 UPF myths

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Food Standards Scotland debunks 3 UPF myths

By Bethan Grylls

The public sector food body for Scotland has published three things we know so far around processing to help consumers make sense of ultra processed foods, as the topic continues to garner increasing interest.

What's up for grabs at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025?

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What's up for grabs at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025?

By Bethan Grylls

Whether you're a start-up or an industry leader, the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards invite food and drink processors to showcase their capabilities and celebrate the efforts and achievements of their companies and teams. Here, we summarise each of...

Deposit Return Scheme ‘long overdue’ in the UK

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Deposit Return Scheme ‘long overdue’ in the UK

By William Dodds

The decision to bring forward plans for a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in the UK will lift the country’s waste management sector and accelerate the move to a low-waste circular economy, according to waste management software provider ISB Global.

Iceland’s vac-packs to reduce plastic by 35T a year

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Iceland’s vac-packs to reduce plastic by 35T a year

By Bethan Grylls

Iceland’s full range of beef and pork mince products will now be vacuum packed, as the retailer looks to improve shelf life and sustainability credentials and reduce food waste.

Revolutionising bulk packaging

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Revolutionising bulk packaging

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture interviews South African innovator Alpal on its storage containers which combine the advantages of FIBC and IBC into a new reusable solution.

New CFO appointed at A.F. Blakemore

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New CFO appointed at A.F. Blakemore

By William Dodds

Food retail, wholesale and distribution company A.F Blakemore has announced the appointment of its new chief financial officer.

96% of Asda’s own-brand packaging now recyclable

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96% of Asda’s own-brand packaging now recyclable

By Bethan Grylls

The UK supermarket’s latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report highlights strides made within the areas of packaging, carbon, community and employee wellbeing.

Saputo UK ditches non-recyclable cover papers

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Saputo UK ditches non-recyclable cover papers

By Gwen Ridler

Saputo Dairy UK is to remove non-recyclable cover papers from three of its most popular spreadable products, eliminating 44 tonnes of unnecessary packaging.

Laser-etched labels trialled on Tesco avocado range

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Laser-etched labels trialled on Tesco avocado range

By Gwen Ridler

Supermarket giant Tesco is trialling the use of laser-etched labels on its extra-large avocado range as part of plans to reduce plastic and the environmental impact of the line.

Transition away from plastic packaging ‘too slow’

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Transition away from plastic packaging ‘too slow’

By Gwen Ridler

The transition away from plastic packaging in consumer goods is moving too slowly despite pledges from across the food and drink industry to use ‘environmentally friendly’ alternatives, according to a new study by Aquapak.