March 2024

The new Fazer Oat Rice Pie packaging is in line with both Fazer's Sustainable Packaging Vision and UPM's Biofore strategy. The new packaging solution is the result of more than two years of long-term development work to ensure the recyclability of the packaging without compromising food safety and the quality of the rice pies.

Meaning ‘beyond time’, Ladaltempo is a 100% Glera Valdobbiadene DOGC from the 2017 vintage which spent 60 months on the lees from spring 2018.

Ruggeri export manager Gianni Zucchetto described Ladaltempo as “a summary of what our winemaker believes. Glera as a grape can not only be used for fresh, young wines – you can get a higher quality product if you handle it correctly. Ladaltempo was made from grapes harvested around the area of Valdobbiadene, in Santo Stefano in particular.”

At a Glance

• Costco’s new package incorporates recycled content and is fully recyclable
• There was a polymer change for the custom-engineered track-and-slider closure
• Plastic tub-to-pouch switch reduces plastic use by 1.2 million lb yearly

A trio of collaborative plastic packaging suppliers has been honored with a World Packaging Organisation 2024 WorldStar Award for developing a child-safe, fully recyclable pouch for water-soluble laundry detergent packets called “pacs”.

ustainable polyethylene (PE) producer Nova Chemicals has announced the establishment of its Centre of Excellence for Plastics Circularity in Alberta, Canada. 

The new hub will act as a nexus for industry leaders and Canadian R&D institutions committed to enhancing global sustainable plastics management efforts. 

Freshness to go

Ready-to-eat salad cups already contain the dressing, the chopped and washed lettuce, and any other additions. The ingredients are mixed together after opening. These fresh ready-to-eat meals are especially popular among people with little time as a light snack, as they can be taken straight from the refrigerated shelf to the office or packed for in-between meals. Salad cups belong to takeaway packaging, which is essential for hygiene and food safety. They are also often the only transportation alternative for food that cannot be consumed on-site.

Founded in 1881, this family business has a network of chocolate shops and produces more than 22,900 tonnes of chocolate every year. Chocolates Valor specialises in the manufacture of chocolate bars with high percentages of cocoa, in the production of chocolate with no added sugars, soluble cocoa and chocolatey snacks among other products.

 The company also takes pride in being a step ahead in terms of innovation. That’s why – together with its commitment to sustainability – Chocolates Valor has chosen to use Sonoco’s cutting-edge recyclable packaging solution: GREENCAN®.

Findings from a survey Vegware conducted across the industry in June and July this year revealed that more than one in two people need help understanding what the plastic ban means for their business.

Nearly one in four (23%) of respondents said they have already stopped using single-use plastic, while 30% of people questioned said they are still determining when they will switch to compliant items in England and Wales.

From October, businesses in England must no longer supply, sell or offer certain single-use plastic items, either online or over the counter.