British food companies have lobbied the government to defer a £1.7bn plastic packaging tax meant to reduce waste, citing concerns over rising costs.

Shoppers were puzzled by an image of a lion and flies on syrup packaging, mistaking it for a dark depiction, though sales remained unaffected.

Ornua, owner of Kerrygold butter, loses a US court case against Abbey Foods, as their butter packaging claims are dismissed for lack of consumer confusion.

Clearwater Paper suspends operations at its paperboard and tissue facilities in Augusta, GA, and Shelby, NC, due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

Pringles has introduced a 90% paper-based tube in an effort to improve the recyclability of its iconic can, but challenges remain with the inner liner.

A recent study links nearly 200 chemicals in food packaging to breast cancer, urging stronger regulatory action to safeguard public health.