Weekly Roundup: Scottish Parliament votes yes on DRS, Neopac unveils carbon-reducing tube
26 Feb 2021 --- In packaging news this week, the Scottish Parliament voted in favor of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for all drinks containers, including PET, metal and glass. The DRS is set to roll out from July 2022 across the country. Meanwhile,... Read More
Smurfit Kappa responds to European demands for paper-based fresh produce punnets
26 Feb 2021 --- Smurfit Kappa is launching its paper-based punnet portfolio Safe&Green in Europe, where “consumers are ready to compromise for more sustainable packaging solutions for their fresh produce.” Jurgita Girzadiene,... Read More
Sappi and Syntegon Technology target confectionery leaders in paper packaging strategic partnership
26 Feb 2021 --- Sappi is forming a partnership with Syntegon Technology to create paper-based packaging solutions for confectionery producers. The Sappi-Syntegon partnership is answering consumer and legislative demand for recyclable packaging... Read More
Beyond Meat fast food tie-up with McDonald’s and Yum! Brands accelerates plant-based menu offerings
26 Feb 2021 --- Beyond Meat has struck two high-profile deals with fast food giants McDonald’s and Yum! Brands, the corporation that operates KFC, Pizza... Read More
Packaging Focus : Paper challenges plastic’s confectionery dominance
Plastics continue to dominate the confectionery landscape, with nearly two-thirds of global launches choosing the material. Meanwhile, packets remain the most popular format, representing half of global launches. However, paper alternatives are gaining ground with almost 10 percent share and some... More