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Trials will help industry reduce packaging waste, says ULMA

The packaging industry must keep an open mind and invest in sustainable ways to reduce materials waste, but it will be an ongoing process – says an industry spokesperson.

Packaging, Sustainability

Nestlé accelerates action to tackle plastic waste

Last year, Nestlé committed to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, with a particular focus on avoiding plastic-waste, and has now laid out its plans to achieve it.

Business news, Packaging, Sustainability

Survey highlights urgent need for more environmentally friendly packaging

The results of a new survey showing that consumers in the UK would favour a tax on plastic packaging perhaps comes as little surprise.

Business news, Packaging, Sustainability

Polo, the original ‘mint with a hole,’ turns 70

One of the UK’s most renowned confectionery brands, Polo, is marking its 70th anniversary in bringing the famous mint into the 21st century with Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Enhanced Flowmodul from Gerhard Schubert set for Pack Expo

Upgraded features for its Flowmodul flow wrapping packaging system will be among the core focuses for German-based manufacturer Gerhard Schubert at Pack Expo in Chicago, America.

Business news, Processing, Sustainability

Faerch Plast teams up with retailers for plastics recycling scheme

Plastics packaging business Faerch Plast UK has teamed up with Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, along with waste management firm Viridor, to put recycled black plastic into new food grade packaging.

Business news, Processing, Sustainability

Change ahead for the packaging sector with Bosch’s division sale

The decision announced by Bosch that it is intending to sell its well-established packaging machinery division represents a significant moment for the sector.

Business news, Processing, Sustainability

UK Plastics Pact set to target packaging waste

Major businesses operating in the confectionery sector including Nestlé have signed up to be part of the UK Plastics Pact aimed at drastically reducing packaging waste.

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Events

Sat

17

Aug

London Dessert Festival

The first ever London Dessert Festival is coming to the capital this summer.

Sat

7

Sep

IBIE 2019

As the global grain-based food industry’s largest, most important trade event in the Western Hemisphere, IBIE spans the complete spectrum of companies, people and ideas.

Wed

11

Sep

Packaging Innovations 2019

Packaging Innovations 2019 will return to Olympia for its 10th edition on 11 & 12 September,

Tue

24

Sep

Fachpack

European trade fair for packaging, processing and technology

Tue

1

Oct

PPMA Total Show

PPMA Total Show is one of UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibitions, staged every three years.

Tue

29

Oct

Gulfood Manufacturing

1,600+ of the world’s biggest & boldest F&B solution providers are making their way this fall to the 6th edition of Gulfood Manufacturing

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