Polytag innovation used by Waitrose and Ocado recognised by TIME
POLYTAG'S Ecotrace Programme has been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026, recognising its role in helping brands gain greater visibility of what...
RECOUP Plastics Assembly highlights the power of collaboration
THE RECOUP Plastics Assembly 2026 brought together specialists to explore the practical actions needed to accelerate the transition to a circular plastics economy.
Held on...
ACT Beauty creates sustainable bag for new brand
ACT Beauty has designed a toiletry bag to accompany the launch of Ollie - a new beauty brand dedicated to teenagers.
The news comes after...
Collaborative effort creates new packaging for Corona Cero
SMURFIT Westrock and AB InBev have collaborated on a seven-bottle packaging concept for Corona Cero.
Across the world's largest beer and beverage markets, some 61...
Winner of inaugural student beverage can design competition announced
THE winners of the inaugural Undergraduate Beverage Can Design competition have been announced, recognising the creativity and ambition of the next generation of packaging designers.
Organised...
M&S chief urges UK Government to ditch ‘patently ridiculous’ deposit return scheme
THE chief executive of Marks and Spencer (M&S) has urged the UK Government to scrap the packaging tax and impending deposit return scheme.
In an...
Investment case for new technologies ‘increasingly compelling’
MANUFACTURERS are becoming more familiar with the benefits of robotics, automation, digital twins, and industrial software – but there still work to do to...
Strong Scottish presence expected at Liverpool expo
Preparations are ramping up for the second edition of UKPackaging Expo, which moves to a new location in Liverpool this November. Ahead of the...
The packaging price is only the start
Markus Mueller, sustainability regulatory expert, MM Group, explores what food and drink brands should be asking packaging suppliers
A packaging quotation gives you a price....
PPWR: bottlenecks and creative solutions
David Griffin, VP global sales and products at Selig Group, discusses the bottlenecks, shifting sustainable packaging strategies, redesign challenges, and liner innovations that are...
DRS: prepare now to avoid future pitfalls
Exchange For Change, the organisation delivering the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), has announced producer fees for all drinks containers will be set at...
Clients raise a glass to Videojet solutions
VIDEOJET’s ‘pack-to-pallet’ ecosystem was unveiled to a packed crowd at the Innovations Eleven demonstration zone at PPMA Show 2026, with the new tech tipped...
