Food Packaging

ACE UK represents food, drink and other liquid carton manufacturers such as Tetra Pak, Elopak, SIG Combibloc.

The Simpler Recycling reforms will mean all English households will be able to recycle food, drink and other liquid cartons with confidence from 31 March 2026,, mandating their collection alongside plastic and other dry-recyclable materials and bringing an end to the current fragmented system.

Leipzig-based chocolate start-up nucao is shaking up the chocolate market. Founded in 2016, the company is currently leading the way when it comes to sustainable chocolate. nucao is the first chocolate manufacturer in the market to embrace primary packaging made from paper and has been using it for its chocolate products “nucao fruits” and “nucao nuts” since the end of 2022.

As part of the launch, Aeroplane has undergone a subtle brand refresh. The iconic character Bertie, originally inspired by Aeroplane’s founder Bert Appleroth, remains central to the branding. His image, along with the signature banner, has been modernised with a softer typeface and a reimagined look. Bertie’s journey across the sky continues to represent the brand’s positioning around "sharing moments of joy," while incorporating vibrant design elements typical of sour confectionery packaging.

PBS – or Polybutylene Succinate – is a polymer which is made from both renewable plant sources and a fossil fuel-based component. 

PBS linings are typically extruded onto the material to create a barrier, which makes them ideal to be used for a variety of purposes, including cartons, cups, and other applications requiring a robust barrier performance. 

The new PBS packaging range of more than 20 products is unique as it can attain both kerbside recyclability and commercial composting accreditation to both Australian and European standards. 

The retailer said the new lamb mince packaging would save 26 tonnes of plastic annually with a minimum 65% reduction in plastic per product.

The new packaging has been rolled out across all Sainsbury’s fresh lamb mince products, available to purchase both in-store and online.

Many items in the Sustain collection are crafted using bamboo paper—one of the world’s most rapidly renewable resources—and lined with PLA bioplastic to ensure a completely compostable solution. Alongside bamboo paper, the collection features products made from kraft paper and other plant-based bioplastics, providing a wide range of eco-friendly options for foodservice professionals looking to make more sustainable choices.