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Cyber-attacks are an underestimated threat to the packaging industry

Vulnerabilities in the food supply chain have been visibly exposed during the Covid-19 pandemic, subsequent cost of living crisis and…
‘Refill a box’ scheme offers retailers another way to cut single-use plastic in-store

UK supermarket, Morrisons, has begun testing ‘rentable’ boxes in four stores with the objective to further reduce single-use plastic. Claiming…
Price is the sole factor deterring mass-market adoption of edible straws in Asia

In January 2022, Chinese researchers unveiled a new type of edible straw that is claimed to be free from microplastics.…
MAREA collaborative approach aligns with 90% of Malaysians who prioritise recycling

The Malaysian Recycling Alliance (MAREA), an alliance of consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, in Malaysia, celebrated its first anniversary in…
Secure, hygienic and sustainable designs will be key packaging trends in 2022

GlobalData's 2021 Q3 global consumer survey found that consumers worldwide prefer packaged products across all categories. This consumer preference demonstrates…

Coca-Cola Philippines takes landmark step of phasing out plastic sachets and straws

In late September 2021, Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI)—the local bottling unit of The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) in the Philippines—pledged…
Gousto trials sustainable edible pack, but hygiene trends challenge wide application

UK meal-kit brand, Gousto, has announced plans to trial the world’s first edible packaging solution in its continued efforts to…
New UK allergen labelling law addresses the dangers of mislabelling

The new law, known as Natasha’s Law, was launched in the UK on October 1st 2021. Natasha’s Law makes it…
Tesco’s ‘zero-waste’ trial reflects the growing demand to tackle plastic waste

Tesco’s introduction of reusable Loop packaging in ten of their large stores nationwide could see packaging being reused up to…
Korean palm oil company Korindo removed from world’s leading green certification body

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has announced it will disassociate from the Korindo Group on 16 October 2021. Korindo is…