Category: News & Updates
‘Recyclable’ monomaterial retort pouch unveiled by Mondi
Mondi launches RetortPouch Recyclable, a monomaterial solution apparently featuring a high-barrier film alternative to aluminium that means the pouch is “fully recyclable”. The company says its new high-barrier pouch can replace complex multi-layer and unrecyclable packaging for a range of food and wet pet food products. It adds that this includes moist or semi-moist foods that…
What does the future hold for advanced recyling?
by Hannah Cole A recent report from RaboResearch suggests that the advanced recycling industry continues to expand, with a high volume of collaborations and projects being announced in 2021, and new players emerging in regions including East Asia. However, criticisms of advanced recycling are also mounting, impacting the outlook of some of the industry’s biggest companies In…
Coca-Cola collaboration represents ‘significant milestone’ for commercial viability of plant-based plastic
The collaboration announced today between The Coca-Cola Company, Changchun Meihe Science & Technology, and UPM seeks to scale up and increase the efficiency of a technology that converts second-generation biomass into plant-based monoethylene glycol (bMEG) for packaging applications. According to the group, the conversion process it intends to commercialise – which is co-owned and co-developed by Coca-Cola and…
New ‘compostable’ takeaway range from Seal Packaging to be launched in sandwich bars
Seal Packaging has announced what it claims is a home compostable and sustainable takeaway food packaging range, which will be distributed by Tri-Star Packaging while Birley Sandwiches in London will be the first location to use the product. Compostabowl, the new foodservice innovation from Seal Packaging, is made from bagasse, a plant-derived fibre material that the company says is “both abundant…
Pringles pack gets redesign and mascot makeover
Mr. P, the moustachioed mascot for Pringles, has enjoyed his first makeover in 20 years, to coincide with the 30-year anniversary of the famous snack brand’s UK launch. After an eye-catching transformation, the playful Mr. P will now sport a modern look, including bold new eyebrows and a fancy new red bow tie. Mr.P’s new…
Naked’s The Big One rebrand to BIG EAT reduces plastic by 50%
Symington’s MD Kevin Butterworth talks about rebranding and repackaging Naked ‘The BIG One’ to ‘BIG EAT’, which resulted in an immediate plastic saving of over 50%. Coupled with the advantage of the Greiner Packaging’s K3® cardboard-plastic packaging being perfectly recyclable, Naked is the first UK food brand to use the newly improved and more visible tear-tab…
Robot Food rebrands Urban Eat in grab and go push
Robot Food has revamped the branding of food-to-go range Urban Eat, aiming to “implode” the sector with bold new designs that “push the limits and shatter the preconceptions of what ‘grab and go’ can be”. While Robot Food was keen to look at how the brand design could look on new products coming to the…
Iceland continues to reduce plastic footprint with series of plastic pack cuts
Iceland has launched a series of new packaging trials that will see the supermarket heavily reduce its plastic across nine products. The nine products will see either plastic-free of heavily reduced packaging replace the current packaging, resulting in a reduction of plastic of 36.6 tonnes. Frozen vegetables and herbs including garlic, coriander, ginger and chilli…
How Covid-19 is shaping trends in the food service industry
Lockdown restrictions around the world have had a significant effect on the hospitality industry. While the easing of restrictions earlier in the year in South Africa was welcomed news, the recent level 4 lockdown has meant another devastating setback for restaurants, hotels and more. Drive past your local restaurant scene and you’ll quickly get the…
McDonald’s and Loop join forces on reusable coffee cup pilot
In partnership with Loop, six McDonald’s restaurants in the UK are set to pilot a returnable coffee cup scheme – a ‘world first’ for the company. For a £1 deposit, customers can choose to have their hot drink in a returnable Loop cup. As a reward, they will receive a 20p discount on their purchase. Once enjoyed, customers…
