International Paper reveals plans to close five UK sites

SUSTAINABLE packaging giant International Paper Company looks set to close five UK sites, with approximately 300 jobs affected. The move follows its acquisition of DS Smith....
Graham Nicolson, group buying director at Aldi Scotland

Aldi launches search for Scottish suppliers offering sustainable packaging

ALDI Scotland is searching for suppliers offering sustainable packaging solutions. The retailer is inviting Scottish food and drink producers to pitch new product ideas at...
Aberdeenshire bins

Launch of new Aberdeenshire recycling bins leads to £2m annual savings

THE rollout of a new recycling bin in Aberdeenshire has led to less waste, cleaner recycling, and 'significant' cost savings, the region's council has...
EPR calculator

New tool helps businesses estimate packaging EPR fees

EP Group has launched a new free-to-use EPR calculator, designed to help retailers, foodservice providers and packaging specifiers estimate packaging fees under the new...
Shot of various drinks cans

Canned drinks to be celebrated at live-streamed event

CONTENT creator Sorted Food will be in MediaCityUK on Wednesday 4th June for a live-streamed event celebrating canned drinks. The event is in partnership with The...
Paper-based packaging solution

Paper-based packaging solution launched for barbecue starters

MONDI and ZARELO have teamed up to launch a recyclable paper-based packaging solution for fire starters used in fireplaces and barbecues. Made from Mondi’s re/cycle...
Eden Mill gin bottles

Eden Mill unveils ‘striking’ new gin bottle

SCOTTISH distiller Eden Mill has unveiled a 'striking' refreshed look for its core range gin portfolio. Love Gin, Original Gin and Golf Gin each have...
Cellulose-based colourant textile samples

Colourant technology pioneer secures ‘transformative’ funding boost

SPARXELL, the Cambridge-based pioneer of plant-based colourant technology, has secured a €1.9 million grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC), priming the business for...
Coca Cola cans in EPL team colours

Coca-Cola unveils cans in colours of English Premier League teams

THE Coca-Cola Company has announced a new three-year partnership with the English Premier League. Coca-Cola will launch the sponsorship for the 2025/26 with an exclusive...
L-R: Owen Russell (director, Digital Plus); Emma Plant (Agfa sales manager, north – inkjet, UK); David Brisk (sales director, Digital Plus)

Digital Plus secures ‘UK market-first’ limited edition inkjet printer

VISUAL graphics specialist Digital Plus Ltd has achieved a 'UK market-first' by acquiring a limited-edition Ciervo H3200 from Agfa at the FESPA 2025 event...
Drinks on a packaging line

Kammac introduces integrated logistics solution for UK drinks sector

THIRD-party logistics provider Kammac has announced the launch of a new integrated logistics solution built for the UK drinks industry. BevLink combines Kammac’s range of...
Packaging waste

Partnership provides open standard solution for recycling and traceability

PELLENC ST, a specialist in the design and manufacturing of intelligent sorting and quality control solutions for the waste and recycling industry, and Polytag,...