Beverage Packaging
UK postpones deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans until 2027
The UK government's much-anticipated deposit return scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles and cans has been pushed back yet again, with…
Aldi switches to 100% recycled plastic bottles for soft drinks and water
Supermarket chain Aldi is introducing a 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) bottle for its own-brand soft drinks and water range…
Labatt invests in new machinery to eliminate plastic ring on cans
Beverage company Labatt Breweries of Canada has announced a C$9m investment in its Turning Point Brewery in British Columbia. This…
Amcor unveils 100% recycled PET bottle for soft drinks
Amcor, a world leader in packaging solutions, has announced the launch of a one-litre polyethylene terephthalate (PET) carbonated soft drink…
Namaqua Wines chooses SIG for low-alcohol wine carton packaging
In a move targeting growing consumer demand, Namaqua Wines, a leading South African producer, has selected SIG as its preferred…
SSP UK switches to plastic-free coffee cup lids for hot beverages
SSP UK, an operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations, has replaced plastic lids on its own-brand hot…
DAVIDsTEA launches compostable packaging for Garden to Cup tea
DAVIDsTEA, a Canadian tea merchant, has announced the introduction of compostable loose-leaf packaging for its Garden to Cup tea collection. …
Stratus Vineyards introduces premium wine in reused bottles
Stratus Vineyards, a sustainable winemaking company, has launched super-premium wine in reused bottles. This initiative is part of a pilot…
Gaviña-TerraCycle venture recycles over three million coffee pods and bags
Family-owned coffee company Gaviña has successfully recycled more than three million coffee capsules and bags through its partnership with international…
Starbucks improves single-use cold cup to reduce waste
Starbucks is celebrating Earth Month with the rollout of an improved version of its single-use cold cup that will aim…
