Study tips pouches to double beverage market share

21-Jan-2010 - Pouches are tipped to more than double their share of the US beverage packaging market over the next decade as manufacturers look for greener options.

Big three drink carton firms improve traceability

02-Dec-2009 - Tetra Pak, Elopak, and SIG Combibloc increased sharply their purchase of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified or controlled wood fibres last year, according to a new report.

Size matters! Green potential of more milk pack sizes

25-Nov-2009 - Providing a variety of milk packaging sizes could be more fruitful environmentally than switching to “greener” materials.

Coca-Cola begins global launch of plant-based PET bottle

17-Nov-2009 - Coca-Cola Co yesterday announced the selective global roll-out of its new PET bottle made from up to 30 per cent plant materials such as sugar and molasses.

Ruling confirms recycling deposit on New York bottled water

27-Oct-2009 - All bottled water sold in New York State must include a 5 cent recycling deposit from 31 October following a court filing late last week.

Sidel to pursue green initiatives with NAPCOR

22-Oct-2009 - Sidel says its decision to join the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) is motivated by the need to advance and promote the environmental credentials of PET.

SIG's FSC certified drink cartons go on sale

20-Oct-2009 - SIG Combibloc claims to have launched the first Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified range of drink cartons for fruit juice drinks and ice teas in Europe.

Arla lays claim to lightest milk bottle crown

14-Oct-2009 - Arla Foods, through its partnership with Logoplaste, claims to have developed the lightest two pint polybottle for milk in the UK.

PET bottles greener than glass or aluminium - Study

21-Sep-2009 - PET bottles are a greener alternative to glass or aluminium cans, according to a new study into the environmental impact of single use packaging.

Nestle launches its first rPET bottled water product

20-Aug-2009 - Food giant Nestle is to launch its first range of mineral water in the US packaged in bottles containing 25 per cent recycled PET (rPET) and is supporting the launch with a recycling scheme.

New York court approves expanded green bottle bill

18-Aug-2009 - A federal judge has unblocked the passage of the expanded New York State bottle bill following a legal challenge from beverage companies.

NAPCOR rejects joint recycling of PET and PLA

28-Jul-2009 - Combining recycling streams of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polylactic acid (PLA) containers could place the future of both in jeopardy, a leading trade body has cautioned.

Bioplastic bodies trade blows as row breaks out

23-Jul-2009 - A war of words has broken out within the bioplastics packaging industry with two trade bodies levelling a series of negative allegations about the different sectors.

Industry says creativity key to ensuring soft drink-sustainability

11-Jun-2009 - Representatives of the UK soft drink industry claim that ‘creative’ innovation across the industry is keeping manufacturers on track to meet their sustainability goals, though more must be done in the future.

Plastics confusion may mar sustainable consumer appeal - report

02-Jun-2009 - Less may seemingly be more for some soft drinks pack designs amidst consumer concerns over waste, though uncertainty about the recyclable properties of plastic may be setting back some industry sustainability commitments, says new research.

Bioplastics industry not fearing downturn packaging hit

27-May-2009 - As food and drink manufacturers continue to find new uses for bioplastics in their packaging, processor attitudes to innovation remain just as important as cost efficiency in regards to challenges facing the sector, says one industry group.

Southeast Asia ripe for flexible pack growth despite eco-challenges

25-May-2009 - Flexible packaging suppliers could see strong growth for their products in the food markets of South East Asia, though a parallel rise in environmental concerns may require further investment and developments in biodegradable alternatives, suggests a new report.

Carton packaging is the most eco-friendly claims study

25-May-2009 - Cartons are the most environmentally friendly form of packaging cutting carbon dioxide emissions and fossil fuel consumption by up to 60 per cent compared with other forms of packaging, according to a study conducted by the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research.

Big brands brace for sustainable drink pack shake up

14-May-2009 - Manufacturers of leading beverage brands ranging from Coca-Cola to alcoholic products like Foster’s and Strongbow are set to shake up their packaging as they continue with attempts to improve individual sustainability.

Euro drinkers long for more water pack innovation - survey

05-May-2009 - European consumers are united in their demand for mineral water packaging that is ‘safer for the environment’, while remaining convenient to consume, according to new research.

Consumers rank glass as most eco packaging material, says FEVE

21-Apr-2009 - Half of those surveyed in a European wide study said that glass has a more positive impact on the environment than other packaging materials such as plastics, metal cans and cartons, according to the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE).

Older generations focus on eco packaging - study

14-Apr-2009 - A consumer’s age profile can influence whether they base their purchasing decisions on the eco-friendliness of packaging, according to a new US survey.

Packagers seek water-pack alternatives amidst bottle gloom

06-Apr-2009 - Environmental criticisms over the impact of bottling mineral water is expected to lead to stagnant growth in the segment over the coming year, potentially forcing manufacturers to rethink their packaging, suggests new research.

Dispatches from Anuga FoodTec 2009

Germans shaking some PET pack concerns - industry

11-Mar-2009 - Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is generally succeeding in meeting German concerns regarding sustainable consumer packaging and should continue to increase in use until 2025, claim a group supplying the material.