Drawing on expert interviews with CGF members, alongside market analysis and case studies, the research shows that 30% of businesses are already using AI to unlock value across the packaging lifecycle, from reducing material use at the design stage to improving sorting quality. The design of plastic products is where AI can have the biggest impact, according to 70% of companies, while 40% noted that AI could help map where and why material loss occurs.
The updated range, available now in both jar and squeezy formats, includes enhanced packaging features designed to reinforce Rowse’s premium Manuka position within the honey category. A combination of textured, uncoated substrates and coloured hot foils now defines the visual identity of the product line. Each SKU, including the 500+ MGO variant, is distinguished by a specific foil colour, helping customers easily identify product types and supporting brand recognition.
The Tamil Nadu government has informed the Madras High Court of having requested the Indian Institute of Technology -Madras (IIT-M) to conduct a scientific study regarding the harmful effects of microplastics on human health due to consumption of food products such as milk, coffee, tea and hot sambar sold in plastic pouches.
For the project, Tiiglu® selected packaging from Spectra’s off-the-shelf range of bottles and caps.
Spectra supplied 250ml Eclipse Oval bottles (ref. 1033) in 100% recycled PET from a Prevented Ocean Plastic (POP) source. The bottles were paired with flip-top caps (ref. 3017) containing 35% POP PCR. The flip-top caps were colour-matched onsite by Spectra’s specialists, ensuring brand consistency and strong shelf appeal.
This acquisition creates an end-to-end circular PET packaging business ahead of the 2027 launch of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme which is set to drive an increase in PET drinks bottles available for recycling.
Under the terms of the transaction, Biffa has completed the acquisition of Esterform following an initial investment in 2023.
Nearly all fry lovers can agree that ketchup and french fries are the perfect pair. Though, fans have long struggled to enjoy their favorite duo while on-the-go – until now. Today, HEINZ – the global leader in condiments – announces an innovative solution: the HEINZ Dipper, a first-of-its-kind fry box with a built-in ketchup compartment engineered for dipping on-the-go. Born from a universal truth shared by fry and ketchup lovers, the patent-pending HEINZ Dipper marks a bold step in creative innovation.
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TripleW, a Belgian leader in circular biochemistry, and Sulapac, the Finnish pioneer of sustainable plastic alternatives, have joined forces to demonstrate what true circularity looks like. Their latest closed-loop pilot proves that reusable cups made from Sulapac Solid, a 100% biobased, biodegradable, and highly durable material, can be chemically recycled at a commercial scale.
This milestone not only eliminates the need for fossil-based materials but also unlocks long-term cost advantages and aligns seamlessly with the EU’s ambitious circularity and bioeconomy goals.
The foodservice industry is undergoing change. New regulations and increasing sustainability requirements are driving solutions that make it possible to reduce waste and increase reuse. At the same time, single-use products continue to play an important role – in many situations they remain the most hygienic, practical, or cost-effective option. It is therefore not about replacing one with the other but about creating a balance where different solutions are used where they make the most sense.
