Category: News
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BioSupPack has moved brewery waste closer to commercial food packaging. The consortium says its demonstrated PHB and PHA processes now offer recyclable and compostable routes for rigid packs as PPWR requirements tighten.
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Eurostat forecasts tighter livestock supply across most EU animal categories. Beef, sheep, and goats are all set to decline in 2026, while pig production is expected to rise.
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A new coated paper concept targets grease barriers without retrofit. UPM and Paramelt say the structure can run on existing VFFS and standard converting lines.
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Sappi is lifting speciality packaging paper prices again this April. A further €65 per tonne increase will apply from 15 April, adding more pressure to fibre-based packaging procurement.
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February food inflation eased, but freight and energy risks persist. ONS data showed annual food and non-alcoholic drink inflation at 3.3%, while manufacturers continued to flag new transport and fuel-related cost pressure.
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April fee modulation is forcing food packagers to reassess materials. With red-rated formats facing uplifts and green-rated packs attracting discounts, the shift is bringing RAM data, supplier evidence, and pack redesign into immediate focus.
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MiAlgae has secured a scaled pet-food route through Butternut Box. Its fish-free DHA ingredient is now being added to Butternut Box’s Ready Steady Veggie recipe, extending microalgae’s role in premium pet nutrition and strengthening demand for alternative Omega 3 supply.
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Dennis Group is promoting phased facility planning for expansion projects. The design-build specialist says early decisions on utilities, site infrastructure, safety, and layout can reduce retrofit costs as food plants scale.
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TraceGains is expanding its European presence through compliance-led industry events. The programme spans Berlin, Birmingham, Düsseldorf, and a UK customer forum, with food safety, supplier data, and faster NPD at its core.
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Defra’s Land Use Framework gives food production a firmer place in England’s land policy, but the next test will be how those commitments translate into incentives, planning decisions and protection for productive land.