Breaking News on Food Processing & Packaging

Coca-Cola begins global launch of plant-based PET bottle

17-Nov-2009 - was the first to bring to market a recyclable PET plastic bottle made partially from plants. Variable in PlantBottle packaging, the percentage varies for bottles that also contain recycled PET,” said a Coke

Rexam sells its Petainer business

12-Nov-2009 - -weight and recyclable PET keg in Germany which it claims needs less energy to produce and is a cheaper alternative

Food waste driving confidence in UK composting sector

27-Oct-2009 - , the Waste and Resource Action Programme (WRAP) and Association for Organic Recycling (AFOR) have said. ... , the Waste and Resource Action Programme (WRAP) and Association for Organic Recycling (AFOR) have said. ... , will be key to the development of the industry in the future.” Most of the food waste recycled , only 538,000 tonnes – or 12 per cent - of the total waste recycled is sourced from non

Asda green packaging scorecard to launch next year

27-Oct-2009 - suppliers and to boost recycling rates. “The initiative will be based on the Wal-Mart scorecard

Investment in US rPET industry critical to avert ‘demise’

23-Oct-2009 - The US recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) industry could go into decline unless vital ... The US recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) industry could go into decline unless vital ... for the first time in almost 30 years - while demand for thermoformed packing and recycling rates both increased Plastic Recyclers (APR), and the PET Resin Association (PETRA) in the 2008 Report on Postconsumer PET ... recycled polyethylene terephthalate, rPET, NAPCOR

Tetra Pak's 1.5 billion eco-cartons in UK & Ireland

23-Oct-2009 - said it was committed to increasing the recycling of its cartons, which can be used as raw material for other products. In 2008, 25.6 billion cartons were recycled, up 64% since 2002.

Linpac restructures debt and product names

22-Oct-2009 - PET. Trays containing an element of post-consumer recyclate will also be called Fresh followed

Meat processors performing worst in sustainability stakes

19-Oct-2009 - of electricity and water and achieved lower recycling rates than counterparts in the dairy, fruit and vegetable segments. It also sent more than five times as much waste to landfill. Water, recycling and energy ... sustainability, recycling, energy, green

UK considers landfill ban on packaging and food waste

15-Oct-2009 - Moves to ensure that by 2020 all cans, cardboard and tin packing are recycled by local recyclable and compostable items should be banned from landfill and how a ban will work,” said a Defra ... waste, recycle, landfill

Industry efforts help contain UK packaging use

13-Oct-2009 - while recycling rates have more than doubled, said an industry body quoting new EU figures. ... while recycling rates have more than doubled, said an industry body quoting new EU figures. ... an INCPEN statement. Packaging quantities were stable, recycling rates doubled, landfill greatly reduced . She added: “They show that our Packaging Regulations have delivered an impressive recycling rate ... packaging, recycling, INCPEN

Ethical economic model spells opportunity for food firms

19-Nov-2009 - . Growing awareness among consumers about sustainability issues - ranging from recycling to fair wages

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KHS unveils growth plans for Plasmax PET barrier system

17-Nov-2009 - “smaller, unbreakable, environmentally-friendly bottle”. Recycling credentials According for bottle to bottle recycling (confirmed by Napcor and PETcore).” With a larger version of the machine

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Report reveals green packaging progress and potential

13-Nov-2009 - targets, confirming that the UK is on track to meet the 2010 goal of incorporating 10 per cent recycled . Recycled materials Currently one in every four milk bottles meets the target of including 10 per cent ... green packaging, recycled materials, Dairy UK

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Packaging innovation aimed at low scale confectionery makers

13-Nov-2009 - containers for packaging confectionery, among other products. “It's 100 per cent recyclable and metal containers are the most recycled material on earth, more than plastic, glass or paper.” Single

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Cadbury cites eco concerns for tin swap

05-Nov-2009 - A switch to square, recyclable cardboard boxes instead of metal tins for the festive range of its the boxes easily recyclable. The wrappers for the bars themselves are not suitable for recycling

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Ruling confirms recycling deposit on New York bottled water

27-Oct-2009 - Ruling confirms recycling deposit on New York bottled water ... All bottled water sold in New York State must include a 5 cent recycling deposit from 31 October ... All bottled water sold in New York State must include a 5 cent recycling deposit from 31 October ... that the bill just amounted to another tax that would do nothing to aid recycling. “Deposit systems

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German guide advises on healthy, sustainable food

27-Oct-2009 - and vegetables grown locally, fairtrade products, and beverages in recyclable packaging units. Organics

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Sidel to pursue green initiatives with NAPCOR

22-Oct-2009 - main aims are to support the use and recycling of PET, as well as promote the environmental attributes closely with other companies to advance recycling initiatives and help improve the environmental image

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Arla lays claim to lightest milk bottle crown

14-Oct-2009 - of their packaging and face a government target of incorporating 10 per cent recycled material in milk bottles

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Mars makes solar investment to cut energy use

31-Aug-2009 - projects include the reduction of waste sent to landfills, recycling of packaging and raw material

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