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Lurgan, Northern Ireland-based Classic Mineral Water invests £3.4m in developing a third bottling line as it extends its reach into the own-label market and creates 16 new jobs.

The equipment membership scheme set up by Allied Bakeries, Fine Lady Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, Hovis and Warburtons has inked a three-year contract with Counterplas to produce over 500,000 bread baskets annually, which are made from 30% recycled plastic material.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has strengthened its commitment to eliminating virgin plastics in its bottles with an investment in scaling up technology to convert hard to recycle polyester into high quality recycled PET (rPET).

For most bakery producers, the clean label concept involves making use of as few ingredients as possible that consumers recognise as wholesome and natural. But today, clean also means green, highlighting opportunities for ingredients and products that can deliver on that ‘better for me, better for the planet’ message.

The Coca-Cola Company has selected Webster, New York as its preferred location for a new $650m production facility for ultra-filtered milk fairlife.

Global food giant Kraft Heinz has revealed salt and sugar reduction projects for major markets such as China and Indonesia, with the firm stating its nutritional strategy is a key part of its regional sustainability commitments.

Nestle packaging plans, Singapore Nutri-Grade labelling system, on-pack claim risks and more feature in this edition of Packaging Happenings.

As consumer support for sustainable packaging gains pace, labor shortages and supply chain constraints are hindering the sustainability efforts of the food and beverage industry in the UK and Ireland.

The new €73m ($80m) aseptic carton packaging plant in Queretaro, Mexico, will serve North American markets.

The dairy co-operative is testing a new processing method, which would enable 80 tons of non-recyclable plastic to be kept within the loop.