Reuse isn't just about returnable refillable bottles. At-home and on-the-go models are innovative #refill solutions that meet new consumer preferences and help reduce #packaging. They should be considered for the achievement of the #reuse and refill targets in the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (#PPWR).
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UNESDA, along with other 42 leading European business associations, are calling for an ambitious and open #TradePolicy to support the #EU’s #competitiveness and economic prosperity. We call on the EU to: ➡️ Pursue new and renewed trade agreements and improve market access ➡️ Continue supporting The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the international rules-based system ➡️ Increase collaboration with third-country partners and deploy #trade diplomacy 🔎 Read our Joint Declaration 👉 https://lnkd.in/dy6ncmBu oads/2024/10/OTC-Declaration-16-October-2024.pdf
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The autumn school break is right around the corner and it gives us a chance to highlight our sector’s commitment to promoting balanced diets in Europe’s schools through our robust policies: ➡️ We do NOT sell #SoftDrinks in primary schools (through direct distribution) ➡️ The only soft drinks we sell in secondary schools are low- and no-calorie (through direct distribution) and only in non-branded vending machines, without logos or commercial communications Our latest monitoring demonstrates that UNESDA corporate members are highly compliant with the sector’s school policies in the four selected EU countries for the monitoring, conducted by third-party auditors BVA-BDRC: 🔹 100% (primary schools) and 92.3% (secondary schools) in Austria 🔹 100% (primary schools) and 93.4% (secondary schools) in Italy 🔹 100% (primary schools) and 100% (secondary schools) in Slovenia 🔹 100% (primary schools) and 96.2% (secondary schools) in Sweden 👉 https://lnkd.in/dcPaPXMc #DoingOurPart #EUCodeOfConduct
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We simply can’t help but love #food! 💚 Surely, many of you do too. On this #WorldFoodDay and every day, let’s prevent #FoodWaste. To do this, it’s crucial to understand #DateMarking. By knowing the difference between #BestBefore and #UseBy dates, you can help ensure no food goes to waste, while enjoying food safely: 🔹 #BestBefore: products can be safely consumed after this date 🔹 #UseBy: products can be consumed until this date, NOT after 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejWPCQmz
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Are you aware of how much the #SoftDrinks sector matters to Europe’s #competitiveness? Take a look at some key facts and figures: 🔹 We support over 1.8 million #jobs across our value chain 🔹 We operate more than 500 manufacturing plants in Europe, producing over 97% of our soft drinks locally 🔹 We source more than 85% of our ingredients from European farmers As a key player within the European #agrifood industry, we are eager to collaborate with policymakers to create a supportive policy environment that enables us, and Europe, to thrive sustainably. More ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/d42BghJk #OurSectorMatters
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Every deliverable we achieve in #PackagingCircularity can bring us one step closer to a #CircularEconomy for #BeveragePackaging. Here is where we have come so far: ♻️ A majority of UNESDA corporate members have already reached the sector’s goal of 100% #recyclability by 2025 - or are very close. ♻️ In 2023, an average of 39.6% of the PET used in our plastic bottles was #RecycledPET. These are some of our latest key achievements under the #EUCodeOfConduct. This Code should continue to be part of the European Commission’s strategy as it serves as a platform for inspiring the entire #food and #drink industry to take voluntary actions for a more sustainable food system in the #EU. 🔎 Check out our latest progress report 👉 https://lnkd.in/dYaPfC8s
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Want to know why our sector matters to Europe’s #competitiveness? Our Director General, Nicholas Hodac, shares our latest facts and figures: 🔹 We support over 1.8 million #jobs across our value chain; 🔹 We produce over 97% of our #SoftDrinks across more than 500 manufacturing plants throughout Europe; 🔹 We source more than 85% of our ingredients from Europe as well. The 2024-2029 EU mandate is a crucial opportunity for policymakers to shape a sustainable, growth-oriented agenda that empowers our sector to thrive and stay competitive. 🔎 More in this article ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dyiu4Bd5
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How can the industry speed up its journey towards closing the glass loop for beverage glass bottles? 📽️ Watch this short Close The Glass Loop video to discover the top recommendations from our Director General, Nicholas Hodac ⤵️ 🎬 The full video is available here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecreZwBu #CloseTheGlassLoop #CircularEconomy #GlassPackaging #GlassRecycling
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Big things are happening in our sector to help protect #biodiversity! 🌍 A fascinating project by Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I uses AI to monitor bird species to assess the biodiversity on blackcurrant #farms. The project – in partnership with the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) South West – reveals the presence of a range of threatened bird species across hedgerows, woodland and grasslands. This data is invaluable for Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I’s growers as they work to refine their agricultural methods to increase bird populations. The project is part of the company’s strong commitment to enhancing biodiversity and supporting its growers in their climate action efforts. 🔎 Find out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/etwgQNCW SUNTORY BEVERAGE & FOOD EUROPE
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The Romanian Deposit and Return System (DRS) was introduced just 10 months ago, yet it is already demonstrating how an effective, well-designed DRS helps accelerate the circular economy for beverage packaging. ✅ 👏 Since the launch of the DRS in the country, Romanian consumers have returned over 1.8 billion beverage packages for recycling. 👏 According to the latest data, Romania’s DRS achieved an impressive 78% collection rate for beverage packaging. Let’s keep up the fantastic work, and enhance consumer engagement in the DRS to promote the circularity of our packaging! ♻️ Asociația Națională pentru Băuturi Răcoritoare
Sistemul de Garanție-Returnare continuă să impulsioneze piața locală de reciclare, oferind cantități semnificative de materie primă de cea mai bună calitate. Până la finalul lunii august, peste 1,6 miliarde de ambalaje SGR au fost predate spre reciclare, din care aproximativ 1,3 miliarde au intrat în stațiile de procesare ale operatorilor specializați. În primele 9 luni de la implementarea sistemului, românii au returnat, la nivel național, peste 1,8 miliarde de ambalaje sau 130.000 de tone, raportându-ne la greutate, cam cât cântăresc 100 de balene albastre! SGR demonstrează că tot mai mulți consumatori își fac drum la punctele de colectare, participarea lor contribuind decisiv la atingerea țintelor de reciclare la nivel european asumate și de țara noastră. Pe site-ul RetuRO actualizăm lunar evoluția SGR, iar ultimele noutăți, inclusiv rezultatele pe localități, sunt deja disponibile și pot fi consultate aici: https://lnkd.in/dyUmGcsd
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UNESDA had the extraordinary pleasure of joining the 60th anniversary event of PROBEB - Associação Portuguesa de Bebidas Refrescantes Não Alcoólicas, the Portuguese #SoftDrinks association, last week in Lisbon. It was great to reconnect with our industry peers and discuss our sector’s initiatives and the challenges that lie ahead. 🎥 Watch the video to discover our Director General Nicholas Hodac’s top three takeaways from the discussions. ⤵️
