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Beavertown Brewery, which is a well-known British Brewery, is famous for their craft beers and the company has recently announced its new partnership with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), which has led to the creation of their new product. For a while, Beavertown has been creating a variety of craft beers, this includes Neck Oil, Gamma Ray, Lupuloid and Bones. Now, through their partnership, the company has chosen to launch a limited-edition brand of crisps. These crisps will be cheddar and jalapeño flavour and the purpose behind them is to kickstart conversations around mental health. The article below highlights a clever project which is currently occurring, that focuses on being better for the environment and helping mental health simultaneously. The companies have found a forward-thinking and effective way to combine these two goals and push the packaging industry forwards once again. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest insights and industry news, on everything within the #sustainablematerials #sustainablechemicals #plasticwastefree sectors; and for the latest updates on our 2024 shows see Sustainable Materials Expo & Sustainable Chemicals Expo (Cologne, 13-14 Nov)! #4eventsin2024 #industrynews #sustainability #closetheloop #TGMSE2024 #SCHLE2024 #SMTRE2024 #PWFWE2024

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 & 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 Caroboo, a family-run producer of vegan and caffeine-free chocolatey bars, has secured a major listing with Holland & Barrett, with its Mint, Orange, and Salted Caramel Nutty bars now available in 329 UK stores. Made with carob instead of cocoa, the bars offer a mild, sweet chocolatey taste without caffeine, which can cause anxiety and insomnia. Caroboo’s bars also feature an innovative 100% recyclable paper wrapper, developed by EvoPak and using Hydropol™ technology, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging. Co-founder Charlotte Miller said, “𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 & 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒕, 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒘𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆.” Click the link below to learn more and follow Food & Drink Network UK for more industry updates. #Caroboo #VeganChocolate #CaffeineFree #SustainablePackaging #HollandAndBarrett https://lnkd.in/erir-dXe

100% Recyclable Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is popular among roasters thanks to its affordability and high barrier properties. LDPE is flexible, durable, lightweight, and can be easily reused and recycled (#4). What sets LDPE apart from traditional plastics is the ease and affordability with which it can be reused and recycled. The production of LDPE coffee bags uses less energy and raw materials, making it easier for coffee consumers to dispose of it correctly. In areas where compostability - especially industrial compostability - is not an option, LDPE provides a sustainable solution that may prevent coffee bags from ending up in landfills. Specialty coffee roasters who switch to LDPE packaging recognize it as a good way of maintaining the quality of the coffee. Furthermore, it demonstrates a tangible move towards more sustainable practices. #specialitycoffee #coffeetime #coffee bag #coffeepackaging #packagingde sign #coffeeshop #coffeeroasters #ro astedcoffee #coffeebeans #specialtyc offeeroaster #freshcoffee #coffeepeo ple #coffeeaddicts #roastedcoffeebea ns #kaffeerosterei #kaffee #coffeefestival #coffee #food #snack #coffeelover #coffeepackaging #micr oroaster #coffeelife #coffeehouse

A New Way To Brew Three years ago, Ann and I assembled a dream team with an intoxicating mission - To Reimagine the Iconic K-Cup®  for the Next 25 Years! Though cheap to produce, old- fashioned plastic  K-Cups® have two intractable problems: * Their inherent porosity allows too much oxygen in to preserve the coffee’s freshness * And, despite our desires, over 90% of plastics don’t get recycled into other products and as a result end up in landfills and oceans These problems had to be addressed! Along with Ann Hutson … Enter the ex-Keurig® senior executive Dream Team – Mike Cunningham, Blaine Paxton, Lindsey Bolger, Rick Estabrook, and David Sachs who after millions of dollars and years of work have now introduced the world’s first and only patent-pending aluminum coffee pod brand for Keurig® brewers - Cambio Roasters® – “The New Way to Brew” (old-fashioned single-use plastic pods are so 2023!). Cambio is beloved by retailers and consumers because we start with the world’s finest 100% organic coffees, small-batch roast them to perfection with love, pack them in revolutionary aluminum pods that preserve the coffee’s freshness all while radically improving recyclability – and to top it all off, all at the same price the consumer is used to paying – Wow! Aluminum pods are so amazing because they are: * Literally impervious to oxygen so the freshness the roast master dreams about is perfectly preserved * Aluminum is the most recycled material in America – in fact, over 70% of the aluminum ever created remains in circulation today! Welcome to 2024 and the New Way to Brew and say bye-bye to single-use plastics. Cambio Roasters – the Worlds Better Cup

Choosing compostable packaging can help enhance a brand's existing image while attracting new, eco-conscious consumers. This, in turn, expands the brand's overall reach. Additionally, by diverting packaging from landfills, compostable bags contribute to overall waste reduction. However, there are slight challenges around the use of compostable coffee bags. Effective composting requires a specific facility or at-home composting setup, and not all regions may have access to this. Therefore, compostable bags may end up in waste streams, undermining their decomposition benefits. This is why brands must ensure custom coffee bags are compostable in the area. Beyond this, consumer awareness is crucial as improper disposal could damage a brand's reputation. #specialtycoffee #specialitycoffee #coffeebag #coffeepackaging #packagingdesign #coffeeshop #coffeeroasters #coffeeroastery #roastedcoffee #coffeebeans #specialtycoffeeroaster #coffeepeople #roastedcoffeebeans #coffeeexperience #kahve #kaffeerösterei #kaffee #baristadaily #brewedition #coffee #roastingcoffee #coffeeroasters #specialitycoffeeroasters #coffeebranding #coffeemarketing

Aldi UK's Chapter & Verse wines, packaged in Packamama’s eco-flat bottles, were proudly showcased at the recent RECOUP Conference as a leading example of sustainable packaging. As the UK’s leading independent authority on plastics resource efficiency and recycling, RECOUP's annual event - sponsored by our industry partner, Berry Global, Inc. - brought together experts from companies like Indorama Ventures and Tesco. The discussions centred on building a more circular value chain and advancing collective efforts towards a sustainable future. #RECOUPConference #CircularEconomy #SustainableWine #Packamama #AldiUK #Wine #Innovation Photos courtesy of RECOUP

Wonder how your café's milk stays fresh? 🥛 With TEO BiB Romania's Bag-in-box packaging, quality and flavour are preserved perfectly! Let’s enhance your dairy packaging together! 🌿💧 #BagInBox #SustainablePackaging #DairyIndustry"

A Swiss startup is shaking up the coffee world with a product designed not for sidewalk sipping but for outdoor enthusiasts. no normal coffee developed a highly concentrated coffee paste that comes in a squeezable aluminum tube, offering a convenient and portable way to enjoy premium coffee on the go. No Normal offers a few unique advantages for hikers, climbers, surfers and campers. Easily dissolved in hot or cold water or milk, the paste eliminates the need for brewing equipment or moisture-sensitive instant coffee. It can also be enjoyed straight from the tube — aided by being lightly sweetened — or combined with other foods like bananas or chocolate for an extra caffeine kick when water is scarce. With sustainability in mind, No Normal's aluminum packaging is minimal and recyclable. Produced in Emmental, Switzerland, the coffee paste is made using Fairtrade, organic Arabica coffee beans and Swiss organic sugar. Successfully crowdfunded in March 2024, No Normal will start shipping in June 2024. An 85 g tube sells for CHF 14 and up to 25 small or 15 large cups of coffee, depending on dosage. Read our Trend Bite for this innovation 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEZbx6XH #outdoor #coffee #innovation #trendwatching

Excellent new product that proves the point of always being aware of consumer needs & new niches.

On Earth Day 2024, consider a few facts before you buy that next single-use plastic item: - Over 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic have been produced since the 1950s, with 79% of it still in landfills or the natural environment - The world produces more than 26 million US tons of polystyrene (plastic foam) each year, with Americans throwing away around 25 billion Styrofoam coffee cups annually - In 2017, packaging production was the highest-demanded use for plastic, with 146 million metric tons used - At least 14 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year, with many countries lacking the infrastructure to prevent plastic pollution - When plastics end up in landfills, they break down into tiny toxic particles that contaminate the soil and waterways, entering the food chain when animals accidentally ingest them - Americans purchase about 50 billion water bottles per year, meaning that using a reusable water bottle could save an average of 156 plastic bottles annually Looking for a great alternative to those single-use water bottles? (Check out this sweet tumbler!) https://lnkd.in/gsn_XDVD