Mike Revell

FPA urges foodservice packaging businesses to highlight pEPR concerns

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) is urging businesses to contact their local MPs to highlight concerns about how the UK’s Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility...
MonoFlexFibre Pure Twist packaging

Packaging with a twist: new solution launched for confectionery

COVERIS has launched a new paper alternative for confectionery packaging. MonoFlexFibre Pure Twist is designed to replace less sustainable alternatives commonly used for twist-wrapped products...
Konica Minolta Business Solutions and Connect Print partnership

Konica Minolta confirms strategic partnership with Connect Print

KONICA Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has announced a new partnership with Connect Print, a specialist print solutions provider. The partnership brings together Konica Minolta’s production print...
MAXIMIZER x-ray inspection system

Mettler-Toledo expands x-ray capabilities in Europe with Eagle

METTLER-Toledo Product Inspection has expanded its x-ray portfolio in Europe with the reintroduction of the Eagle Product Inspection product line. Eagle will operate as a...
Students with image of Undergraduate Can of the Year award winner

Inaugural winner of Undergraduate Can of the Year award announced

CAN Makers UK has announced the inaugural winner of the Undergraduate Can of the Year award. Brooklyn Brewery was selected by Edge Hill University graphic...
MM Packaging hot foil special effect

MM Packaging adds new print on hot foil capability

MM Packaging Deeside is introducing a new design effect that allows detailed print to be applied directly onto hot foil. The move is designed to...
Recyclable fish packaging

New solution unveiled for vacuum skin packaging for processed fish

A new innovation designed for vacuum skin packaging (VSP) for processed fish has been launched by Klöckner Pentaplast (kp). The kp Evolve Fish Boards can contain...
Stephanie Walker

James Cropper celebrates Women in Packaging Excellence Awards recognition

PAPER specialist James Cropper is celebrating after being shortlisted in six categories at the Women in Packaging Excellence Awards. Five of the finalists were in...
COtooCLEAN technology

‘First of its kind’ plant marks progress in food-grade recycling ambitions

THE COtooCLEAN demonstration plant developed by Nextek and Coveris, and supported by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, is now fully operational at Coveris’...
Recyclable seafood packaging

Highlands seafood specialist hails ‘eco-conscious’ packaging solution

SMURFIT Westrock has revealed details of its sustainable seafood packaging solutions for Dingwall-based Keltic Seafare. Keltic Seafare specialises in live langoustines, lobsters and hand-dived scallops,...
Packaging entries being judged for innovation awards

Deadline looms for London Packaging Week Innovation Awards

THERE is only one week remaining to enter the London Packaging Week Innovation Awards 2026. Brands, designers, manufacturers and packaging innovators have until April 24...

Automate UK announces plans for ‘biggest exhibition to date’

AUTOMATE UK has announced that it is bringing its award-winning processing, packaging, automation, and vision events together in 2027 to create an overarching experience...