Dr Kevin Fong announced as keynote speaker at PPMA Show 2026

ORGANISERS of the PPMA Show, which returns to the NEC, Birmingham in September, have announced the first keynote speaker for the event - Dr...

The Singleton unveils new packaging across core range

THE Singleton has unveiled a new packaging design across its core range in a bid to give the whisky brand a more distinctive, contemporary...

Sustainability still a priority for UK shoppers despite economic pressures

NEW research from Pro Carton has revealed that sustainability continues to influence purchasing decisions in the UK despite ongoing economic pressures. The findings showed that...

Scotland Against Modern Slavery reaches over 60 members

SCOTLAND Against Modern Slavery (SAMS) has reached 63 partner organisations following the addition of Tunnock's and Macphie. The new partnerships with the family-owned manufacturers marks...

Polytag partners with premium label solutions specialist

POLYTAG has announced a partnership with premium label solutions specialist, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), which will allow brands to incorporate Polytag's UV tag technology directly...

Survey finds recyclable packaging a major influencer in nut purchases

AMCOR has unveiled the findings of an international study of consumers’ nut buying preferences. Surveying 2,041 nuts purchasers across Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK,...

University develops method to detect toxic methanol in spirits without need to open bottle

A new technique has been developed by the University of St Andrews to detect toxic methanol in alcoholic spirits without having to open the...

Go Plastic Pallets launches new XL sleeve packs

GOPLASTICPALLETS has launched two new extra-large foldable pallet boxes to help manufacturers, distributors, and logistics companies to store, move, and transport oversized and usually shaped...

Warning over EPR’s impact on temperature-controlled packaging

HYDROPAC has said that businesses using temperature-controlled packaging may need to rethink long-established packaging choices. The warning comes as the UK's extended producer responsibility (EPR)...

Polyformes becomes first in UK to be appointed as Zotefoams approved fabricator

BEDFORDSHIRE-based specialist packaging producer, Polyformes, has become the first business in the UK to be appointed as an approved fabricator by Zotefoams. The appointment, as...

Monster Energy unveils collectible Oscar Piastri cans

COCA-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has launched limited-edition Monster Energy cans featuring Formula 1 talent, Oscar Piastri. Heralding Oscar as one of F1's brightest young talents,...

Compass Group to expand use of Cauli’s reusable packaging system

COMPASS Group UK & Ireland is to expand its use of Cauli's technology-enabled reusable food and drink packaging system. The company provides contract catering, hospitality,...