A new, universal on-pack recycling label was launched by leading UK retailers yesterday. For the first time, it will provide customers with standardised information on whether packaging can be recycled....

Nestlé is introducing price marked packaging in the UK for a select group of their confectionery products in an endeavour to drive sales. The move comes as market researchers report that price is becoming...

European consumers are keen to see food and beverage manufacturers enhance the environmental credentials of their packaging, according to a new survey released this week. Consumer survey results published...

The European Food Safety Authority has reported that a chemical used in the printing ink on some cereal packaging is not desirable but appears to pose few risks. The EFSA conducted the research following...

Everyday supermarket items including Coles pre-packed lemons, Kids Care fruit snacks and Dynamo laundry refill packs have received awards no company should aspire to – Environment Victoria’s...

Innovation can eliminate packaging waste and enable a future where all packaging is recycled or its value is recovered, DuPont’s packaging leader said at the industry’s leadership summit. “The...

Australian Food and Grocery Council Chief Executive, Kate Carnell, has said today it was disappointing that high profile members of the community were still calling for ‘costly, outdated 1970s solutions...

Confectionery brands, manufacturers and retailers have achieved significant reductions in Easter egg packaging this year – with some eliminating over 50% of materials – tackling the 3,000 tonnes...

Australian packaging giant Amcor has reported net profit for the first half fell 29.5 per cent on write-downs and the negative impact of currency changes. Profit fell 9.5% when one-off items were excluded. “The...

Coca-Cola will provide US$400,000 to MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to help establish a new Center for Packaging Innovation and Sustainability, designed to allow for food and...