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What does the plastics packaging tax mean for food businesses?

In April 2022, the UK Government brought in the Plastics Packaging Tax, where the importer or manufacturer of plastic packaging pays £200 tax per tonne on plastic packaging produced in, or imported into the UK, that does not contain at least 30% recycled plastic. In 2024, the scheme continues to be implemented, although the cost per tonne has increased in line with inflation to £217.85 per tonne.

As 2024 starts, the food and drinks packaging industry is undergoing significant changes driven by various factors such as increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging, changing material costs, and the growing influence of ecommerce. Drawing on our team's combined packaging expertise, we explore some of the key trends that are shaping the future of food and drink packaging in 2024 and beyond.

Aegg is proud to partner with carefully selected environmentally friendly suppliers, in line with our collective drive towards enhanced sustainability.  

In line with Aegg's commitment to advancing sustainability efforts, the company has made a significant investment in cutting-edge electric forklift trucks.

As of September 2023, Aegg has relocated all its administration teams from Andover to its head office in Eye, Suffolk, where its recyclable plastic packaging manufacturing facility, warehouse, and logistics teams are already based.  This means that ordering food and drinks packaging from Aegg is now even more seamless, with all Aegg's divisions now based at its Eye location.

Aegg recently took part in the ECO Stars programme, a fuel management and operational efficiency support programme, designed as a measure for local authorities to improve local air quality by reducing emissions from heavy duty vehicles including bus and HGV fleets.

With years of experience as a food & drinks packaging supplier, we make our predictions for 2023's food & drink packaging design trends.  Whilst sustainability, recycling and responsible packaging continue to be key, there are also other factors emerging…

Aegg interviewed Richard Payne, Area Manager, from the Ultrapolymers Group.  Aegg has been working closely with Ultrapolymers to trial new materials, which has enabled us to offer PCR (post-consumer recycled) materials as well as materials to reduce cycle time and improve production efficiency. 

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Jamie Gorman and Richard Drayson, Aegg’s Managing Director & Sales Director, give their views on the 2022 packaging trends, pressures and opportunities within the UK’s food & drink market.

Aegg spoke to Paul Pearcy, Federation Coordinator at British Glass, about how the UK glass industry is setting out to achieve the goal of net zero by 2050 and how it aims to overcome any barriers.

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