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

23

Nov

Food Ingredients Europe Connect

Now in its 33rd year.

Tue

1

Dec

Hi Europe

Health ingredients (Hi) Europe

Sun

6

Dec

International Food Processing, Packaging, Machinery and Equipment Exhibition (IFPE)

Wed

9

Dec

Fi Asia (NEW DATES)

Fi Asia is the number one meeting place for Southeast Asia’s food industry

Sun

31

Jan

ISM

ISM Cologne, the world’s leading trade fair for confectionery and snacks offers inspiration and innovation, exciting networking possibilities, top-class exhibitors and competent visitors. This perfect combination is unique around the globe. You will also find the world’s largest offer of trademark confectionery and snacks. Discover international confectionery and snacks at the confectionery and snacks trade fair in Cologne.

Hand in hand: In co-operation with ProSweets Cologne, the international supplier trade fair for the confectionery and snacks industry, ISM Cologne represents the entire industrial value chain. From January 31 to February 03 in 2021, the trade fair duo will once again turn the cathedral city Cologne into the hotspot of the confectionery and snacks industry.

Thu

25

Feb

Interpack (NEW DATES)

Fri

26

Mar

World Confectionery Conference (NEW DATE)

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