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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

M&S shoppers spot something different about jam doughnuts and can't understand it

M&S shoppers are reacting to a change in the packaging of their jam doughnuts, switching from paper to plastic.

Mar 21 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Urgent food recall for sweet treat products over undeclared allergens

Certain batches of Seggiano's confectionery products are being recalled due to undeclared allergens on packaging, posing a health risk to those with allergies.

Mar 20 • 11:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

WWF concerned about Easter eggs

WWF Finland warns consumers about the hidden issues within Easter egg packaging, particularly regarding cocoa production's impact on deforestation and child labor in West Africa.

Mar 20 • 09:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

What is the Triangle on Packaging Hiding and Why Is It Important for Everyone?

Environmental experts emphasize that the success of recycling depends more on household decisions than on technology or factories.

Mar 20 • 09:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Merchant arrested with a ton of expired chocolate and counterfeit packaging in Caxias

A merchant in Duque de Caxias, Brazil, was arrested for selling a ton of expired chocolate and for tampering with product packaging to mislead consumers.

Mar 19 • 10:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Restaurant owner could 'go broke' under blue state's proposed to-go packaging ban, he warns

Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban polystyrene packaging for takeout food, potentially jeopardizing restaurant owners' livelihoods due to increased costs and impacts on food quality.

Mar 18 • 19:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sachet water producers suspend production in Imo over rising costs

Sachet water production in Imo State has been suspended for three days due to rising production costs, particularly for packaging materials.

Mar 18 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Insects near packaging, spoiled food, and dirt found in two supermarkets

Two supermarkets in Brazil were fined for health violations after inspections revealed spoiled food and unsanitary conditions.

Mar 18 • 14:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Milka chocolate became purple 125 years ago; the cow was dyed later

Milka chocolate, known for its signature purple packaging, was first introduced 125 years ago, while the iconic purple cow was colored in later years.

Mar 18 • 09:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A new wave of price increases rolls across Estonia

Estonia will see new waste management fees and price hikes affecting household waste disposal this summer, in addition to the ongoing requirement for packaging separation.

Mar 17 • 21:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Households asked to stop storing blueberries and strawberries in supermarket containers

Households are advised against storing blueberries and strawberries in their supermarket packaging, as it leads to spoilage due to trapped moisture.

Mar 17 • 14:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Cadbury makes major change to popular chocolate bar

Cadbury has launched a new Biscoff flavor as part of its Cadbury & More range, featuring updated packaging and design.

Mar 17 • 10:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Strong demand for this item in the market... How to start a business and earn big profits

The demand for cardboard boxes in India has surged significantly due to the rise of online shopping, making it a lucrative business opportunity.

Mar 17 • 07:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

"The packaging also makes you fat": Dr. Nicolás Olea's warning about prepared food

Dr. Nicolás Olea warns about the dangers of toxic substances in prepared foods and other cosmetics, shedding light on health implications and regulatory measures.

Mar 16 • 23:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Do you always do this with trash cans? All of Finland pays for it

Improper sorting of plastic consumer packaging in Finland leads to increased EU waste fees.

Mar 16 • 11:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Who is the woman from Chocolate Abuelita? The story behind the Veracruz woman who changed the logo

The article explores the history and significance of Chocolate Abuelita in Mexico, focusing on the woman whose image is featured on its packaging.

Mar 14 • 14:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

What physicists haven't told you about wasting oil and milk in your kitchen

Physicists from Brown University have studied the principles behind why the last drops of oil and milk take a long time to exit their containers, revealing that the phenomenon is due to the thin liquid films that cling to the walls of the packaging.

Mar 12 • 15:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What do the symbols, letters, and numbers on seed packets mean?

Expert explains the various symbols and information found on seed packaging that help gardeners plant successfully.

Mar 12 • 11:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

People on high blood pressure medication warned as Tesco issues urgent recall

Tesco Pharmacy has issued a recall for a batch of blood pressure medication due to a packaging error that resulted in the wrong tablets being included.

Mar 12 • 11:27 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Gilde recalls some meat products

Gilde is recalling certain meat products due to potential undetectable soy allergens not listed on the packaging, aimed at protecting consumers with soy allergies.

Mar 12 • 11:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Scientists tested food packaging. One type performed really poorly in research

A new analysis indicates that heating plastic food containers can significantly increase the release of microplastics and chemicals into food.

Mar 11 • 11:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonia wants a traffic light system for food packaging, which Europe quietly buried

Estonia is considering adopting the Nutri-Score food labeling system even as the European Commission has sidelined the initiative.

Mar 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Packaging manufacturer «VG Kvadra Pak» invests 10 million euros in expanding its production facility

VG Kvadra Pak is investing 10 million euros to expand its production facility, which is set to complete by March 1, 2026, enhancing its capacities and efficiency in the Baltic and Scandinavian market.

Mar 11 • 09:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

When you pay three euros for this box, you get your money back – A new trial has started in these K- and S-stores

A new trial in Finland allows customers at selected K- and S-stores to use a refundable take-away box for food purchases.

Mar 10 • 15:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman warns bins won't be collected if people make Easter egg 'error'

A waste collector urges the public to follow proper recycling protocols for Easter egg packaging to avoid missed bin collections.

Mar 9 • 14:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A hybrid car burned near Tartu and a packaging container in Põltsamaa

Over the past two days, firefighters extinguished fires involving a hybrid car near Tartu and a packaging container in Põltsamaa.

Mar 9 • 08:40 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Fake plain packaging disguising illegal tobacco

Australian crime syndicates are flooding the legal tobacco market with counterfeit plain packaging made in China.

Mar 8 • 18:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The sector that wastes the most may have found a surprising shortcut: transforming plastic into houses, re-packaging rubble into urban facades, and 'growing' bricks shaped like mushrooms

The construction industry, one of the largest waste generators in the U.S., is exploring innovative ways to convert waste materials into sustainable building resources.

Mar 8 • 10:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Common blood pressure medication UK recall issued after packaging error

A recall has been issued for a batch of Ramipril 5mg Capsules in the UK due to a packaging error that may have resulted in Amlodipine 5mg Tablets being mistakenly included.

Mar 6 • 16:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Severe penalties for bail fraud

Poland's new deposit system aims to increase packaging recovery rates while facing challenges such as fraud attempts.

Mar 6 • 11:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Severe penalties for bail scams

Poland's new deposit system, aimed at enhancing packaging recovery and reducing waste, is facing challenges including attempted frauds associated with its implementation.

Mar 6 • 11:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Reality of the 'Brussels Effect'... Are We Prepared for European Packaging Regulations?

In South Korea, plastic waste is increasing yearly, with a government plan to reduce it by 30% by 2030 amidst ongoing debates about regulations on single-use cups and delivery packaging.

Mar 6 • 00:45 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Recalls stuffed shrimp - contains salmon

A. Espersen is recalling its product 'Rahbek Stuffed Shrimp' sold at Netto due to incorrect packaging that included salmon, posing a risk to fish-allergic consumers.

Mar 5 • 16:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Bin man shares important advice to anyone having Easter eggs this year

A refuse collector shares vital recycling tips for Easter egg packaging to ensure proper waste disposal during the holiday.

Mar 5 • 13:28 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The sector that wastes the most discovers an incredible shortcut: transforming plastic into houses, re-packaging debris into urban facades, and cultivating bricks made with mushrooms

The construction industry is one of the largest waste producers in the U.S., but innovative solutions are emerging to transform construction waste into sustainable materials and housing.

Mar 5 • 08:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The luxury industry advances in the transition to refillable packaging

The luxury industry is moving towards refillable packaging as part of a broader focus on sustainability and customer loyalty.

Mar 4 • 18:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sipsik on the packaging and primitive brain: why weight loss is actually so complicated?

March 4 is International Obesity Day, focusing on the rising number of people with excessive weight and related health risks.

Mar 4 • 14:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Competing Stores Surprise - Joint Experiment

Two of Finland's largest grocery chains, Kesko and S-Group, are starting a joint trial of reusable food containers to reduce waste from takeout packaging.

Mar 3 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves prohibition of the use of the word 'milk' on dairy product packaging

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill that prohibits the use of the word 'milk' on packaging for dairy products, now moving to the Senate for analysis.

Mar 3 • 03:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

NEW REPORT ⟩ Why You Should Always Remove Ready-Made Food from Plastic Containers Before Heating

A recent Greenpeace International report warns that the common habit of heating ready-made meals in plastic containers can pose serious health risks due to toxic chemicals.

Mar 2 • 17:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

HIDDEN RISK: Study questions the safety of packaged ready-made food

A recent Greenpeace analysis suggests that heat-treated ready-made foods in plastic packaging may release significant amounts of microplastics and harmful chemicals into the food.

Mar 2 • 10:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Recall: Strawberry-flavored lure may not actually be a strawberry lure

The Finnish Food Authority announces a recall of Porokylä bakery's muffins due to incorrect packaging that may confuse consumers regarding allergens.

Mar 2 • 09:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish Food Authority announces two recalls

The Finnish Food Authority has issued warnings about two product recalls involving muffins and chocolate bars due to potential packaging errors and contamination.

Mar 2 • 09:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Throw these dishes away immediately

A recent analysis by Greenpeace reveals that ready-to-eat meals packaged in plastic containers can release significant amounts of microplastics and harmful chemicals into food.

Mar 1 • 15:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man with electronic ankle monitor is arrested after being caught by the police packaging drugs in Curuá

A man was arrested in Curuá, Brazil, while packaging drugs for sale, with a police operation capturing the moment of the crime.

Feb 28 • 13:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I asked experts why cucumber is wrapped in plastic and got a surprising answer

Experts explain the real reason cucumbers are wrapped in plastic and its benefits for freshness.

Feb 28 • 02:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Dynamic Bundling of Services Enters Hotels

The hotel industry is increasingly adopting dynamic service bundling solutions inspired by the airline sector, aiming to enhance customization for guests.

Feb 26 • 09:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Two people arrested in waste packaging fraud and money laundering probe

Two individuals have been arrested in Cornwall as part of an investigation into waste packaging fraud and money laundering.

Feb 25 • 11:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Nutritional alert on packaging can prevent obesity, says study

A study suggests that visible nutritional alerts on food packaging could help mitigate obesity rates by promoting healthier choices among consumers.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Shock Photos on Cigarettes: An Effect on Smokers is Hardly Provable

Research indicates that shock images on cigarette packages may not significantly deter smoking behavior among the population.

Feb 24 • 06:01 UTC

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