recycling

Latest Mintel research reveals key sector packaging trends

The global Mintel research group has set out its analysis of four major packaging trends for 2019, including multiple technologies linking physical packaging to virtual environments, corporate recycling initiatives and e-commerce branding strategy.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

Nestlé and Veolia join forces to tackle plastic waste

Nestlé and Veolia, the world’s leading resource management company, will collaborate on the collection, sorting and recycling of waste plastic material.

Packaging, Sustainability

MacPac to unveil breakthrough recyclable material at Packaging Innovations

Packaging business Macpac is releasing what it believes could prove a significant breakthrough material for use in sectors including confectionery, known as Breakdown PET.

Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Ten years of OPRL

Founded in 2009 by a group of retailers and brands, the On-Pack Recycling Label celebrates a decade of recycling advice, as public readiness for radical action reaches tipping point.

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

Nestlé creates research institute for packaging to accelerate sustainability agenda

Nestlé has announced it is creating an Institute of Packaging Sciences, which will be dedicated to the discovery and development of functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions for food and beverages, including confectionery.

Business news, Packaging, Sustainability

UK business develops 70% recycled content packaging for confectionery

British-based Bell Packaging has responded to UK government plans for taxation on plastic packaging with its Retran system, which contains 70% recycled content, which the business says far exceeds planned legislation on the issue.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mondelēz International pledges 100% packaging recycling by 2025

Global confectionery group Mondelēz International today has built on its sustainability policies in committing to making its entire packaging operations recyclable by 2025.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

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