Scottish trial shows small financial incentive can drive surge in recycling
A trial involving Scottish-based students has revealed a surge in recycling following the introduction of a small financial incentive.
Students from across the Motherwell, Coatbridge...
TIPA seals acquisition of recyclable paper-based packaging pioneer
TIPA Compostable Packaging, together with its European subsidiary Bio4Pack, has announced the acquisition of SEALPAP, a specialist in recyclable paper-based packaging.
The move has been...
Amcor on a roll with new lightweight beauty innovation
AMCOR has announced an extension of its range of standard roll-ons with a new lightweight design that increases the options for branding and differentiation...
Coveris site achieves RecyClass certifications for recycling success
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris' Winsford plant has been awarded both the RecyClass Recycling Process Certificate and the RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certificate at Level 2.
The...
YPS helps major cheese manufacturer prepare for peak pre-Christmas production
YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has supported a major cheese supplier in preparing for its pre-Christmas peak production period by providing additional packaging capacity.
The dairy...
Development of ReZorce continues with backing of key players
REFRESCO, the world's largest independent packer and filler of juice, has given its backing to ReZorce as a new partnership resumes development on the...
New system to tackle food fraud by identifying rogue ingredients
THE University of Aberdeen has developed a 'robust, reliable, and highly-sensitive' tool that quickly identifies rogue ingredients in foods.
The MEAT-iCode system combines proteomic testing...
Konica Minolta to host TechGirls event promoting STEM careers
KONICA Minolta Business Solutions (UK) will open the doors of its Client Engagement Centre (CEC) in Houghton Regis to welcome Year 8 students from...
Genius Foods partners with Loma to enhance quality control at Bathgate bakery
GENIUS Foods has announced a 'significant' upgrade of its quality control processes across key manufacturing lines at its Bathgate bakery.
The specialist in gluten free...
Derbyshire-based packaging firm fined £277,500 following fatal machinery accident
A Derbyshire-based packaging company has been fined £277,500 after an employee sustained fatal injuries when he became trapped in the moving parts of an...
Valpak makes PackFlow reports available to all
VALPAK by Reconomy has announced it has made its full catalogue of PackFlow reports accessible to all, through a dedicated website: https://www.valpak.co.uk/knowledge-hub-post/packflow-2025-2/.
The reports are...
This one’s a Keeper: packaging helps bring special edition whisky to life
THE Label Makers has teamed up with Wolfburn Distillery to produce packaging for The Last Keeper, a special edition single malt Scotch whisky created...
