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As seen on CountryfileWool insulated packaging was briefly featured on the BBC Countryfile programme (Sunday 4th February 2012) alongside Woolly Shepherd's 'sound deadening cloud' in a mini Dragon's Den feature with Deborah Meaden. The Wool Packaging Company Ltd. designs and develops the widest range of wool insulated packaging boxes, pouches and mailing envelopes, supplying many big names from the food sector nationwide. Woolcool is the original insulated packaging range, first conceived by Angela Morris in 2002 and the innovative launch product for The Wool Packaging Company Ltd.
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Nestle make sustainable packaging a priority
In a recent interview for FoodProductionDaily.com, the head of packaging and design at Nestle confirmed that the challenges of sustainability is one of the ‘mega trends’ the company is responding too. Dr. Anne Roulin talked about their Packaging Impact Quick Evaluation Tool (PIQET) which uses eight indicators to perform a full lifecycle assessment of the environmental impact of their packaging. Follow links for more information:
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New web based system for cold chain logistics
TempTRIP LLC is a new web-based cold chain monitoring system which tracks the temperature of products at every stage in their journey from processing to the supermarket shelves. A joint venture between Sealed Air Corp and Results Oriented Inc, TempTRIP LLC has been designed for use with a range of perishable foods, such as meat, dairy, juices and ready-meals. Follow link for more information:
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WRAP unveils 2011-2015 targets
WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) has unveiled its latest business plan and targets to save seven million tonnes of CO2, prevent three million tonnes of waste and save the UK economy almost £2billion. The focus will be on preventing waste occurring in the first place along with continued emphasis on recycling, repairing and reusing. WRAP will also be continuing to support communities, businesses and individuals who want to make changes by providing practical, research-based advice. Follow the link for more information: http://www.wrap.org.uk/media_centre/press_releases/wrap_unveils_plans.html
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Rising petrol prices to fuel growth in online grocery sales
Nearly a third of consumers (31%) said they would consider shopping more online to save on motoring costs, according to the latest research from IGD’s ShopperTrack. With 77% of shoppers also saying they would pay a bit extra for premium quality groceries, the research is good news for specialist online food suppliers. Follow link for more information: http://www.specialityfoodmagazine.com/site/index.php/content/news/petrol_prices_pump_up_profits_for_indies/
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Sustainable packaging to reduce costs and environmental impact
Companies must look at sustainable packaging from a supply chain point of view to reduce costs and environmental impact, according to market researchers, Accenture. The research firm estimates that companies can save 3 to 5 percent in supply chain costs by adopting green packaging initiatives, in addition to the revenue uplift from green consumers. High-performance businesses are thus using supply chain sustainability as a lever of differentiation. Follow link for more information: http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Packaging-Design/Supply-chain-analysis-holds-key-for-sustainable-packaging
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Companies must meet demand for sustainable and stable packaging
‘Sustainability is steadily gaining in importance for consumers seeking ethically and ecologically impeccable products, packaged in a resource-conserving manner that ensures their perfect condition when purchased’. Follow link for more information: http://www.packworld.com/article-31623?utm_source=New_Issue_Alert&utm_medium=newsletter
