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Freshfel Europe has warned the European Commission of the implications for the fresh fruit and vegetables sector of the new French plastic legislation, which will come into force on 1st […]
Tue 28/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
European Bioplastics Conference confirms bioplastics make significant contributions to the European Union’s ambitious climate goals
At the 16th annual European Bioplastics Conference, industry experts discussed the role of bioplastics within the European Green Deal.
Fri 10/12/2021 by European Bioplastics
Driscoll’s launches Agricultural Plastics Innovation Challenge
Berry specialist Driscoll’s has joined forces with Think Beyond Plastic to launch the inaugural Agricultural Plastics Innovation Challenge. The initiative aims to stimulate new recycling processes and develop alternatives to […]
Mon 11/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Spain to ban the sale of fruits and vegetables in plastic containers from 2023
The Spanish government has announced a ban on sales of fruit and vegetables in plastic containers in retail firms from 2023. The step is among others aimed at cutting the […]
Tue 28/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
EU’s new single-use plastics directive enters force
The EU’s revised regulatory rules on food packaging came into force on July 3rd, with the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUP) (Directive EU 2019/904). The ruling is part of the […]
Thu 15/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Promising research on bioplastic from fruit waste
Chilean researchers are working to create packaging containers for fruits for export to Europe and Asia using apple, pear, grape, peach and tomato waste
Wed 14/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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Asda trials removal of plastic fruit and veg bags
UK retailer Asda has announced is to dispense with plastic bags for loose fruit and veg bags at nine of its UK stores. The trial began on 7th September and […]
Thu 17/09/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
European Bioplastics criticises biased interpretation of EEA Study on biodegradable and compostable plastics: Consumers do understand value and proper end-of-life of compostable plastics
Berlin, 9 September 2020 – In response to the new report “Biodegradable and compostable plastics – challenges and opportunities” by the European Environment Agency (EEA), European Bioplastics (EUBP) highlights the […]
Thu 10/09/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
Sanifrutta focuses on sustainable and plastic free packaging
Sanifruttta is developing the sustainable packaging required by current European and Italian retail trends. “We are trying to develop a plastic-free packaging for all our summer fruit lines, from peaches […]
Thu 30/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
The PDO podded Coco de Paimpol is still packed but with 3 times less plastic!
Prince de Bretagne launches a new cardboard punnet for its fresh podded white beans The first ready-to-cook product of the Brittany market gardeners’ brand Nutri-Score New references in fresh and […]
Tue 14/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
Supermarkets warned against kneejerk reactions to plastic reductions
A new report by the Green Alliance has warned UK retailers that replacing plastics with other materials could increase carbon emissions. Prepared for the Circular Economy Task Force, the report, […]
Wed 15/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
Italy’s ‘Plastic Tax’ to be reformed
The impact of Italy’s new Plastic Tax is expected to be less than originally intended as it will not concern compostable materials or those produced with recycled plastic (R-Pet), the […]
Tue 10/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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