FMCG News – Plastics supply chain in Europe continues to push for greater legal certainty for recycled content

Organisations across the value chain urge EU to use mass balance for calculating recycled content in plastics to meet new environmental targets.
FMCG News – Boundless behind Twinings tin to celebrate the Coronation

To commemorate the Royal Coronation, Twinings has collaborated with Boundless Brand Design to create a limited edition tin for their Darjeeling Blend loose leaf tea.
FMCG News – Elmwood designs brand refresh for Dolmio

Pasta sauce maker Dolmio has refreshed its look in partnership with brand consultancy Elmwood.
FMCG News – Uber Eats rolls out eco-packaging trial in central London

Customers’ orders will be delivered in reusable packaging and then collected from their doorsteps once finished
Mars Wrigley invests $28.8 million in local manufacturing

Mars Wrigley Australia has announced additional investment at its Ballarat factory as its world-first sustainable packaging hits shelves nationwide, building on more than $67 million invested since 2021.
Fanta announces first ever brand revamp in partnership with JKR

Soft drink giant Fanta has announced its first ever global brand identity redesign, with ‘bright and bold’ designs.
Pepsi to commemorate upcoming anniversary with new on-pack logo and branding

To celebrate its 125th anniversary, Pepsi will update its logo across its packaging and other physical and digital touchpoints for the first time in 14 years – intending to pay homage to the brand’s history while anticipating its future.
Weetabix reveals that all packaging 100% fully recyclable

The Weetabix Food Company has reported that all of its packaging is now designed to be fully recyclable.
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Introducing a delectable new pasta sauce that is the result of an exciting collaboration between Kraft Heinz’s innovative New Ventures division and Pernod Ricard’s premium spirit brand, Absolut! Experience the perfect blend of rich pasta sauce flavors, infused with the exquisite taste of Absolut spirits.
Heinz partners with Absolut on limited-edition pasta sauce

Introducing a delectable new pasta sauce that is the result of an exciting collaboration between Kraft Heinz’s innovative New Ventures division and Pernod Ricard’s premium spirit brand, Absolut! Experience the perfect blend of rich pasta sauce flavors, infused with the exquisite taste of Absolut spirits.
Nescafé launches refill pouches for Gold Blend and Original ranges

Nestlé-owned Nescafé has introduced an instant coffee refill pouch for Nescafé Gold Blend and Nescafé Original.
Sainsbury’s to vacuum pack all beef mince saving 450 tonnes of plastic annually

Sainsbury’s has announced it is replacing plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its beef mince range, saving 450 tonnes of plastic annually.
Morrisons makes a further £25 million price lowering investment.

Morrisons has announced a reduction in prices for several of its own-brand products. Joining the ranks of supermarkets grappling with rising living costs and aiming to retain their customer base.
Pepsico redesigns branding for 7UP

Pepsico has announced that 7UP has refreshed its brand identity and packaging.
Sirane announces ‘world first’ ovenable packaging printed with water-based inks

Sirane has released a range of ovenable films and pouches printed with water-based inks in a reported first for the packaging industry.
Visa and Uber invest US$1M in small restaurants to shift toward reduced packaging waste

Uber and Visa are announcing a new program to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) transitioning to environmentally sustainable packaging solutions.
Coca-Cola adds NaviLens coding to packs to help visually impaired shoppers

A new Christmas on-pack promotion from Coca-Cola will feature the NaviLens app to help blind and partially sighted consumers.
Just Eat and ClubZerø team up for returnable food packaging scheme in London

Just Eat for Business is expanding its partnership with ClubZerø by implementing a returnable packaging system across London, UK, to tackle single-use waste originating from the foodservice packaging industry.