Packaging news from FPJ – Page 6
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Riverford to offer packaging-free box
New "Box Zero" offers shoppers chance to shop without any packaging, ahead of plans to remove all plastic by end of the year
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BerryWorld in sustainable packaging push
Global soft-fruit supplier introduces range of measures to make its packaging more recyclable and environmentally friendly
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New Gousto packaging will help halve plastic use
Meal kit provider expects to honour its 50 per cent reduction pledge in 2020, having already cut plastic use by more than 100 tonnes in 2019
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Retailers reducing plastic packaging use
UK Plastics Pact report reveals 3,400 tonnes of plastic packaging already removed from fresh produce
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Natoora launches plastic-free packaging
High-end supplier develops packaging for Natoora, Waitrose and Whole Foods that can be recycled and home-composted
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Money talks in packaging
The higher cost of sustainable packaging, and consumers' reluctance to pay more for it, are an obstacle to progress as the fresh produce sector strives to cut its plastic waste
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Waitrose expands packaging-free concept
"Refillable" zones proving successful with Abingdon store the latest Waitrose outlet to feature loose items, including frozen fruit
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Sainsbury’s ‘to halve plastic packaging by 2025’
Pledge will focus on fruit and veg packaging among other products, with plans for greater supply chain collaboration
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Tesco could delist suppliers for excessive packaging
The retailer has told suppliers packaging standards are now part of its category reviews and ranging decision
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Fresh ideas in packaging
From compostable punnets to shelf life-extending film, the fresh produce sector is witnessing an explosion of environmentally friendly packaging innovations. Fred Searle picks out five of the best
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The Three Rs of Packaging
The tomato category provides a case study of how to successfully embrace the trend towards more sustainable packaging solutions, writes Gilad Sadan, managing director of Navi Co Global
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Mash Direct to ditch black packaging
The prepared food supplier will take 240 tonnes of black plastic off the shelves ahead of UK targets
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"Pivotal" KM Packaging employee retires
Sara Athey leaves the company after 29 years of service in the food industry
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Earthcycle tie-up for Produce Packaging
Packaging firm wins right to be exclusive distributor of environment-friendly Canadian packaging in Britain
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New Co-op packaging for prepared veg
Recyclable film, developed in collaboration between Co-op, Coveris and Freshtime, promises step change in enviro benefits
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Packaging gangmaster arrested in Newport
Latvian man arrested on suspicion of labour exploitation in fresh food packaging and processing in south Wales
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£2m investment for Ultimate Packaging
Flexible packaging manufacturer buys new print press, as well as unveils plans for further investment
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Organic shoppers expect greener packaging
A Soil Association survey shows 67 per cent held organic produce to a higher packaging standard than non-organic options
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Waitrose uses packaging made of tomato plants
The new eco-trays are made from tomato vines mixed with recycled cardboard
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Tesco closer to 'closed packaging loop'
The retailer is reaching out to the government to help build national recycling infrastructure across the UK