Cadbury is supporting emerging recycling technology to source soft plastic packaging that contains recycled content. Its Dairy Milk, Caramilk and Old Gold family blocks range will be wrapped in 30% recycled plastic, in place of its traditional single-use material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The switch will see more than 120 tonnes of packaging waste diverted from landfill. The packaging is more sustainable with the same look and feel, carrying the purple colours and distinctive markers and preserving the chocolate\u2019s taste, texture and shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a QR code on the pack, providing more information about the packaging innovation and how the company is supporting a circular economy for packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mondel\u0113z International CEO Dirk Van de Put said Australia was leading the way in finding solutions for a circular economy for packaging waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUntil recently, soft plastic packaging has been considered a single-use material,\u201d Van de Put said. \u201cThe development of advanced recycling technology and our significant investment in recycled soft plastic means it\u2019s now possible for Cadbury fans to enjoy their favourite treats more sustainably here in Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The chocolate maker has sourced 120 tonnes of recycled content from overseas but says this announcement sends a signal to market that there is demand for recycled soft plastic packaging to be produced locally in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australian Food and Grocery Council CEO Tanya Barden said: \u201cSoft plastic packaging plays an important role \u2014 it keeps food fresh, reduces food waste and helps keep products safe. However, Australia currently lacks the ability to recycle soft plastic packaging back into food-safe packaging. Through the AFGC, food and grocery manufacturers are taking the lead in helping to create a circular economy for soft plastics here in Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today\u2019s milestone coincides with the anniversary of Cadbury\u2019s 100 years of Australian manufacturing. Its Hobart factory produces 60,000 tonnes \u2014 more than 200 million blocks of chocolate for Australia and export markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first family blocks to include recycled soft plastic in their packaging are being delivered to major retailers and supermarkets across Australia this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source : foodprocessing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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