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Autumn budget: National Living Wage will rise to £12.71

THE National Living Wage will rise by 50p to £12.71 per hour from April 2026, UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced in the autumn...
Skincare stick applicator

More sustainable stick applicator supports sports brand’s carbon commitments

AMCOR has produced a skincare stick applicator for sports brand Decathlon, using recycled plastic sourced from Amcor’s proprietary CleanStream technology. With 87% rPP, each applicator...
Impact of AI on packaging report

New report highlights how AI is transforming packaging industry

A new report from Packaging Innovations & Empack's official research partner, Smithers, has revealed that AI is emerging as a major driver of growth,...
Konica Minolta employees

Konica Minolta employees step up the pace for Cancer Research UK

KONICA Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has announced its continued support for Cancer Research UK through a company-wide initiative encouraging employees to take part in...
Cardboard buffers packaging design

DS Smith recyclable packaging solution helps protect critical machine parts

DS Smith has partnered with Dynamic Logistic Systems (DLS), a manufacturer of automated systems for internal logistics and infrastructure, to create cardboard buffers for...
Štětí mill in the Czech Republic

Mondi customers celebrate inauguration of new paper machine

MONDI recently welcomed international customers and partners to celebrate the inauguration of its new paper machine at the firm's Štětí mill in the Czech...
Salmon

Scottish salmon secures protected legal status in EU

SCOTTISH salmon has secured protected legal status across the European Union (EU) in recognition of its quality. A new official protected geographical indication (PGI) means...
Festive gift packaging

Laser detailing helps bring Ringtons’ Christmas gifting range to life

CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Durham Box has helped create a laser-detailed seasonal gift box for Ringtons' 2025 Christmas gifting range. The solution is said to demonstrate...
Foodservice Packaging Association Awards winners

Entries sought for 2026 FPA Awards

ENTRIES are now open and tickets are on sale for the 2026 Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) Awards. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in...
Four-can presentation pack for drinks

Four-can presentation pack is a ‘piece of art in itself’

CARTON manufacturer Falconer Print & Packaging has teamed up with emerging drinks brand Toby&Co to create a four-can presentation pack for the brand’s inaugural...
Bedding products on packaging line

Bespoke bagging system beds in successfully for manufacturer

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has revealed details of its work with a manufacturer of bedding items to develop a bagging system suited to its...
Protective plastic packaging with closed edges

New tech gives reusable packaging solutions the edge in safety and hygiene

CORPLEX – the only manufacturer of Correx – has announced the launch of closed edge technology to increase safety and hygiene benefits. AkyPak is a...