London Packaging Week Innovation Awards judging process

Finalists revealed for London Packaging Week Innovation Awards

DOZENS of brands are celebrating after being shortlisted as finalists for this year's London Packaging Week Innovation Awards. Selected from hundreds of entries submitted by...

Mattessons looks to attract more consumers with new packaging

MATTESSONS has unveiled new packaging in a bid to attract more consumers and unlock future growth potential. The brand's smoked pork sausages and hot dogs...
Paper bottles on production line

New agreement marks major milestone for paper bottle innovation

FRUGALPAC, the British brand behind the world’s first commercially available paper bottle for wines, spirits and oils, has entered into an agreement with Siemens...
Speidel Verpackungen headquarters

Antalis completes acquisition of German packaging business

ANTALIS has completed the acquisition of Speidel Verpackungen, a German manufacturer of custom-made packaging solutions. Founded in 1981, Speidel Verpackungen is based in Baden-Württemberg, employs...
Recycling facility

Brands team up for pilot project tracking milk bottle recycling journey

RETAILER Aldi and dairy cooperative Arla have again teamed up with recycling platform Polytag on a pilot project to track milk bottle packaging through...
Follmann flexible packaging examples

Follmann strengthens UK presence with FIA UK diamond partnership

WATER-based printing ink specialist Follmann has strengthened its presence in the UK flexible packaging market by becoming a diamond partner of the Flexographic Industry...
FPA CEO Ellen Daniels

Foodservice packaging sector sets out key priorities for new government

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) is calling on the new UK Government to work with industry on 'practical' packaging reform after Defra confirmed Emma...
Macpac thermoformed packaging

Macpac accreditation reinforces commitment to medical device sector

THERMOFORMED packaging supplier Macpac has announced it has achieved ISO 13485:2016 accreditation at the first attempt. The internationally recognised quality management standard confirms that the...
Labels made using ocean-bound plastic

A4 Labels unveils new range made from ocean-bound plastic

A4 Labels has introduced its new Ocean Action Labels range, made using ocean-bound plastic to provide brands with a way to reduce reliance on...
Keith Williams, Aura Global

Packaging consultancy appoints director of software engineering

PACKAGING consultancy Aura Global has announced the appointment of Keith Williams as director of software engineering in a bid to strengthen its technology and...
Hinojosa factory

Hinojosa Packaging Group highlights ESG progress in 2025 Sustainability Report

HINOJOSA Packaging Group has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, which reveals the firm has reached 64% renewable energy use. With a network of 24 plants...
L-R: Massimiliano Milletti; Wayne Kedward; and Jonathon Stewart

Autopack and Weightpack agree strategic partnership

UK manufacturers have been tipped to benefit from a new strategic partnership between Autopack and Italian equipment specialist Weightpack, which will bring net weight...