Saputo teams up with Wipak to reduce virgin plastic use December 01, 2021 Saputo Dairy UK has collaborated with packaging supplier Wipak UK to reduce the amount of virgin plastic used in its cheese block packaging. Read more
Lactips launches Plastic Free Paper coating solution October 14, 2021 Lactips has partnered with environmental non-profit organisation Citeo to produce a coating solution for food and non-food applications. Read more
France to ban plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables October 14, 2021 France will ban plastic packaging for an extensive list of fruits and vegetables from January 2022 in a bid to cut packaging consumption. Read more
Silgan Holdings acquires Gateway Plastics for $485m September 23, 2021 Sustainable packaging company Silgan Holdings has announced its acquisition of Gateway Plastics for $485m, subject to customary adjustments. Read more
Clearlake Capital Group to acquire Mold-Rite Plastics September 20, 2021 US investment firm Clearlake Capital Group has agreed to acquire speciality packaging solutions provider Mold-Rite Plastics from Irving Place Capital. Read more
Mars to remove 82 tonnes of plastic from Maltesers boxes August 23, 2021 Mars Wrigley UK has pledged to remove the black PE liner from its Maltesers boxes, which will see 82 tonnes of plastic eliminated every year. Read more
Alpla buys minority stake in bioplastics firm Panara July 23, 2021 Alpla Group has bought a 'significant' minority stake in Panara, which specialises in the manufacture and research of bio-based and biodegradable plas... Read more
Scholle IPN partners with chemical plastic recycler Obbotec on flexible packaging project July 20, 2021 Scholle IPN has entered into a strategic partnership with Obbotec to explore and test new chemical recycling methods for flexible packaging. Read more
Coca-Cola GB ends use of virgin plastic in on-the-go bottles July 01, 2021 Coca-Cola, in partnership with CCEP, has announced the transition to 100% recycled plastic in all on-the-go bottles in Great Britain. Read more
FMCG and retailers collaborate to form UK flexible plastic recycling fund May 27, 2021 Major food and beverage manufacturers and retailers have joined forces to establish a £1m fund to improve flexible plastic recycling in the UK. Read more
