A global Tetra Pak study into consumer attitudes towards sustainability has found that, despite six in 10 (57%) UK consumers saying they look for environmental logos on the products they buy, and over half (55%) indicating they are willing to
Amazon reports its Frustration-Free Packaging initiative, a multi-year effort to liberate products from hermetically sealed clamshell cases and plastic-coated steel-wire ties, now offers over 200,000 items, up from 19 when the initiative was launched five years ago. In an effort
Alan Davey, director of innovation at LINPAC Packaging, on food waste and why retailers, manufacturers and the packaging industry should work together to cut wastage across the supply chain Only a few years ago, if you had asked the average
LINPAC Packaging, Europe’s leading multi-material food packaging manufacturer and a leading pioneer of the use of recycled plastics in packaging, has welcomed the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) decision to give an official positive opinion regarding the super-cleaning process used
Campaigners at the tobacco lobby group, Forest, said consumers and retailers will have “mixed feelings” following this week’s European Parliament vote on the European Commission’s proposal for a revised Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). MEPs voted against a ban on slim
Tetra Pak, a leading food processing and packaging company, reports a significant rise in the number of countries selling products in Tetra Pak packages bearing the FSC label, up about 40% since last year. The company announced customers in
Milton, a leading expert in sterilising and Nursery Industry Awards 2013 nominee, has unveiled a new brand identity, new product packaging, revamped website, and new product range. According to the company, the branding gives Milton a fresh and contemporary image,
Packaging can set up consumer perceptions of a product, according to customer insight agency Engage Research. Commenting on the announcement by wine brand Hardy’s that it is repackaging its products to give consumers a clearer understanding of the price tiering within
Milk Shake maker, Happy Monkey, is modernising its range of kids’ milkshakes with a move to handy portion-sized Tetra Pak cartons. The milkshakes, available in chocolate and strawberry are sold in Asda, Waitrose and Morrisons stores nationwide. The distinctive
McDonald’s has launched a new global packaging design to be used in the majority of its restaurants around the world. The new-look has been created by the UK- and Chicago-based brand design agency, Boxer. The graphic design is on carry-out
Just Juice, a product within the cash and carry and convenience store sector for over 20 years, has recently updated its 500ml PET range changing its iconic red logo to black and introducing new urban styled packaging. The redesign
To meet demand from the growing lunchtime on-the-go food market, Europe’s leading multi-material packaging manufacturer LINPAC Packaging continues to extend its new Freshware range for sweet and savoury foods. Many of the new packs are individual or twin portion
Almost half of Brits don’t fully understand what long life milk is and are oblivious to many of the benefits it offers, according to new research from Tetra Pak. At the same time, the vast majority of people (79%) are
Leading consumer battery manufacturer Varta has secured promotional listings with major UK retailers and introduced new packaging, which compares its products with market-leading brands. The company, which is Germany’s top consumer battery manufacturer and number two in Europe, has also introduced
An innovative lightweighting project at Europe’s leading multi-material packaging manufacturer, LINPAC Packaging, has enabled the company to compete against the inline thermoforming (Form, Fill, Seal) market for the first time and offer packers a more robust solution in particular for
Georgia’s Choice gluten-free convenience foods range has launched new look packs developed by branded packaging design agency 3Monkey. The current range is in the freezer cabinets now with new additions to the range following shortly. A top brand in the growing
Smart packaging is set to become the next hot topic of debate within the home delivery supply chain as consumers are starting to question the environmental impact of excessive packaging on the parcels they receive, according to Gary Winter, sales
The Co-operative Food has released new research to highlight the merits of traffic light labelling to coincide with the launch of the Department of Health’s new front-of-pack labelling scheme today. The survey, into how people use front-of-pack labelling, found 70% of
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has launched its first range of long life skimmed, semi-skimmed and whole milk, produced in the UK by Crediton Dairy. The range is being launched to offer shoppers a convenient alternative or supplement to chilled milk
LINPAC Packaging has developed a new range of hinged bakery boxes for morning goods which are lighter than previous designs to ease the eco-tax burden on retailers and manufacturers across Europe. The LeanBake range, which comprises both hermetic (airtight) and
Jura whisky, one of the world’s fastest growing malts, has revamped its packaging to make the brand stand out on shelf and to clearly explain the distinct flavour profiles of each expression. Each carton will have its own distinct colour
Grant Montague, senior research director – global, and Hervé Turpault, vice president Europe, Perception Research Services, reveal how eye tracking can help brands stand out in the retail environment Over the past five years, there’s been a surge in the availability
The Co-operative Food has reduced the weight of the glass on 20 own brand wines, helping to reduce the carbon impact of its packaging. Working with supplier, Kingsland Wines and Spirits, the lightweighting move will save 725 tonnes of glass
Europe’s leading multi-material packaging manufacturer, LINPAC Packaging, says it is set to take advantage of the growing popularity and demand for chilled retail prepared and convenience foods by launching a complete new range of products for the sector. The launch
Perception Research Services (PRS), a global leader in packaging and shopper research, has announced the promotion of Jenic Mantashian to vice president of qualitative research. In this role, Mantashian will oversee PRS’ global qualitative business, including full responsibility for P&L and the management
