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Low carbon diet set to attract consumers in packaging sector
The low carbon diet could potentially attract a greater following than veganism due its relatively more flexible approach to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with our diets, says GlobalData, the data and analytics company.
60% of global consumers find low carbon footprint to be appealing
The low carbon diet could potentially attract a greater following than veganism due its relatively more flexible approach to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with our diets, says GlobalData, the data and analytics company.
Tinplate packaging achieves 90.4% recycling rate in Germany
As much as 90.4% of tinplate packaging used in Germany was recycled in 2018. This finding was published by the Gesellschaft für Verpackungsmarktforschung (GVM) in its recently published annual recycling report for packaging.
BAMA announces appointment of new Vice Chair
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has appointed Peter Watmough, global detection products manager at Cascade Technologies, a division of Emerson Automation Solutions, as vice-chair of the Association.
Candid Forum panelist announced for CanTech the Grand Tour
Luckesh Gupta, Country Head of UTC India has joined the panel for this year’s Candid Forum at CanTech the Grand Tour
Bunting appoints new UK sales manager
Bunting has promoted Alan Why to the position of UK sales manager overseeing all external sales activity. He assumes his new position in January 2020.
Voting open in the Grand Tour Suppliers Awards
Taking place on the second evening of CanTech The Grand Tour 2020, the Global Can Supplier Awards will celebrate excellence within the can making industry. Suppliers in the industry will also be recognised, as well as the existing Can Awards.
Canpack Group joins UN Global Compact
The Canpack Group has joined the UN Global Compact, as part of its sustainable development strategy and corporate culture.
Hyperion Materials completes acquisition of AFC Hartmetall
Hyperion Materials & Technologies, a developer of hard and super-hard materials for a wide range of demanding applications, has completed the acquisition of AFC Hartmetall.
Canned food contributes to healthy diet
BNF says ‘ditch the January diet and keep healthy eating simple’ to save time and money this New Year.
Ausnutria and Trivium to open Infant Nutrition can manufacturing plant in 2020
Answering the growing demand for infant formula products, Ausnutria and Trivium have embarked on a brand-new joint venture facility at Ausnutria’s production site in Heerenveen, the Netherlands.
Revealed: the worst areas of the UK for metal recycling
The nation’s worst offending areas for not recycling metal have been revealed, with approximately one in five Brits admitting they rarely or never recycle household metal.
Pepsi launches Pepsi Café
Pepsi has announced Pepsi Café, a new beverage debuting in the US in April 2020, that blends the taste of deep coffee with the refreshing taste of a Pepsi cola.
Vita Coco certified B Corp
Coconut water brand, Vita Coco EU, has been certified as a registered B Corporation. It was recognised for its investments in local farms and educational programmes around the world.