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FMCG News – Robinsons to trial new carton format across Tesco stores
Britvic’s squash brand Robinsons is trialling a new carton format across selected Tesco stores.

FMCG News – Mars Wrigley reinforces recyclability focus with paper chocolate bar wrapper trials in UK
Mars is trialing recyclable paper packaging for its candy bars in 500 Tesco stores across the UK since last Monday.

FMCG News – How did Brazil achieve its 100% aluminium can recycling rate – and can it be replicated in the EU?
Brazil’s recent achievement of a 100% recycling rate for aluminum cans sets a new global benchmark. Discover the inside story from Abralatas’ executive president, Cátilo Cândido, as he unveils the strategies behind this exceptional success and provides insights into how Europe can replicate this significant environmental milestone.

Packaging Design for Sustainability: Overcoming Challenges and Fostering Collaboration
In an exclusive interview with Steve Lister, a respected sustainability consultant and leading influencer for global brands and retailers, Easyfairs has gained valuable insights into the significance of packaging design in achieving sustainability goals.

Absolut reveals the latest step on its journey towards creating a ‘100% bio-based bottle’
Absolut Vodka has introduced a new bottle incorporating 57% paper and a plastic lining, representing a progressive milestone in its pursuit of a fully bio-based bottle down the line.

FMCG News – Just Eat trials reusable packaging at UEFA football finals
Just Eat Takeaway.com plans to introduce reusable packaging throughout the UEFA tournament finals this summer.

FMCG News – ASDA Replaces Coloured Milk Bottle Tops to Reuse Over 200 Million
Asda Implements Clear Caps Instead of Coloured Caps for All Own-Brand Fresh Milk Varieties

London Packaging Week 2023 speaker Spotlight: Roger Saul & son Cameron Saul marry luxury and contemporary aesthetics with long-running ethical brand BOTTLETOP.
THE STORY BEHIND BOTTLETOP’S BEAUTIFUL BAGS:

Guerlain calls for action to mark World Bee Day
Guerlain Collaborates with Artist Céline Cléron to Highlight Bee Conservation on World Bee Day

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.

How can we actually invest in our planet?
In their year-round efforts to protect the planet, promote campaigns, and share progress stories, The Know team takes advantage of Earth Day as an opportunity to give the Earth some extra love and attention.

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