plastic

UK announces introduction of plastic packaging tax

As part of the UK’s Budget 2020, the government has announced the introduction of a tax on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content.

Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

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

Mon

15

Mar

iba Connecting Experts

iba is expanding its portfolio to include a virtual format connecting professionals from the entire baking industry with their suppliers.

Mon

15

Mar

Sigep Exp – The Digital Experience

Designed and developed for the dessert-and-coffee foodservice community, SigepExp – The Digital Experience boasts an innovative format, and is the natural digital meeting place for the Out-Of-Home sector.

Tue

1

Jun

World Confectionery Conference (Virtual)

This virtual global sector showcase will address a wealth of challenges and industry developments affecting international sweets, snacks and bakery markets.

Tue

22

Jun

Sweets and Snacks Expo (NEW DATES)

Mon

5

Jul

Foodex (NEW DATES)

The UK’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries. A one-stop shop for manufacturing professionals across the full industry spectrum.
The show will shine a light on top trends across the food manufacturing sectors: from improving traceability and consumer trust, transforming productivity and highlighting the latest new ingredients and super foods to make an impression on the industry.

Tue

28

Sep

PPMA Show

The PPMA Show is the UK’s biggest exhibition of processing and packaging machinery, so make sure this event is in your diary.

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