All Packaging articles
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NewsEPR: retailers and Wrap back call for funding rethink
A new white paper calls on Defra and PackUK to revamp the system so companies that are shown to be investing in genuine recycling initiatives are rewarded with lower fees
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NewsConservatives vow to tackle food labelling ‘flag loophole’
The proposal was unveiled on Monday by the oppostion party, which warned it was ‘increasingly urgent’ especially in light of the ‘devastating Family Farm and Family Business Tax’ and the ‘lack of clarity’ over the Sustainable Farming Incentive
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Comment & OpinionEPR bailout is a victory for The Grocer’s relentless journalism
EPR is not a sexy topic but our relentless, exclusive coverage on the controversial tax is making a big difference
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Comment & OpinionThe EPR effect: how a ‘hidden tax’ is transforming drinks marketing
With such fundamental changes as EPR, brands must reconsider how to present their products, says Mark Dodds, chair of the CIM Food, Drink, and Agriculture Group
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: PackUK bailout, Diageo shock and the Big 30
The Treasury is bailing out PackUK to cover the shortfall from its new EPR tax, while Diageo’s share price crashed 13% as new CEO Dave Lewis slashed dividends and criticised off-trade service. Meanwhile, the NFU secured £345m for farmers and retail crime figures showed the biggest fall since the pandemic
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NewsFury as investigation shows surge in EPR ‘tax dodgers’
It is claimed the registering of many new small packaging firms are an attempt to bypass EPR
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NewsWrap boss urges companies to sign Packaging Pact amid fees disquiet
Wrap chairman Seb Munden said the pact would provide a unique platform for retailers, suppliers and the wider supply chain to tackle the biggest environmental and packaging challenges facing the food and drink industry.
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Comment & OpinionEPR reinforces a linear economy: making the case for ‘circular’ fees
Recalibrate EPR base fees to reflect the true net cost of managing different packaging materials and their real value to the circular economy, says Jason Galley of MPMA
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NewsMoss & Adams rolls out ‘aspirational’ new look for personal care range
The refresh of its affordable handwashes and bath crèmes has introduced ‘a new premium positioning and refined product architecture’
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NewsMandatory reuse targets on cards as government targets ‘throwaway’ model
The government has pledged to end what it calls the “take, make, throw” model
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: EPR, sustainability and AI voice assistants
At present, it is difficult to conclude that the business impact of EPR has been properly understood by Defra or PackUK
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NewsWonky chocolate brand Choc Nibbles unveils ‘bold’ refresh
The relaunch aimed to turn Choc Nibbles’ use of surplus ingredients as ‘a point of pride’
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s Picks: EPR, Co-op chaos and Valentine’s Day
They say breaking up is hard to do, and it seems that love is in the air over at Kraft Heinz as well, as the fmcg giant made the decision to call off its break-up in a pre-Valentine’s Day update.
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NewsPepsiCo rebrands Sunbites to champion fibre content
The snacks have been renamed ‘S.U.N’ for ‘simple uplifting nutrition’
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NewsWales gets DRS go-ahead for glass: the industry reacts
Reaction has been flooding in after the long-awaited decision from Westminster announced yesterday
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Category ReportWater, water everywhere: trends in bottled water 2026
Health-conscious Brits are buying more bottled water than ever. So, what are brands doing to reduce the resulting plastic waste?
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NewsTreasury demanded Defra budget for ‘impossible’ full EPR recovery
Senior sources told The Grocer that Treasury bosses had been warned it was an ‘impossible task’ for EPR to balance the books in the first year
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NewsBettine looks to drive goats cheese growth with new look
The range includes the brand’s popular Goat’s Cheese Slices (rsp: £2.60/125g) and resealable Goat’s Cheese Pearls (rsp: £2.35/100g), which will be available in Waitrose, Ocado and independent cheese retailers, from 23 February
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NewsFilippo Berio pours olive oils into ‘modern’ squeezy bottles
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Classico and Chilli are available in the new format
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Comment & OpinionDisasters don’t come much bigger than PackUK’s £1.4bn surprise
Anger has reached new levels since PackUK’s shock admission that a major shortfall in money raised for year-end invoices may force it to reissue bills