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Folding carton converters urged to prepare for GS1 Sunrise 2027

JET Tech Group and Fujifilm UK are urging folding carton converters to assess their readiness for the rollout of 2D codes, by participating in...
Tesco Finest Rosemary & Sea Salt Focaccia packaging

Focaccia packaging earns award recognition for Coveris

COVERIS has won a Gold accolade at the 2026 Flexographic Industry Association (FIA) UK Awards, for its Tesco Finest Rosemary & Sea Salt Focaccia...
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Smurfit Westrock celebrates success at FIA UK Awards

SMURFIT Westrock is celebrating after securing eight awards across a range of categories at the Flexographic Industry Association (FIA) UK Awards. The firm's packaging solutions...
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Reusable packaging emerging as ‘critical infrastructure’ for supply chains

RISING costs, labour shortages and evolving regulation are driving a 'fundamental shift' in how companies view packaging, according to reusable packaging specialist Tosca. The firm...
Steve Chappell, Antalis

Antalis strengthens premium packaging focus with senior appointment

ANTALIS Packaging has announced the appointment of Steve Chappell as business development manager – premium packaging. The role has been created to support the growth...

Fibre-based composite pEPR fees ‘may have been significantly overcharged’

NEW analysis published by compliance scheme Beyondly has found producers of fibre-based composite (FBC) packaging like liquid cartons, sandwich wrappers and ready meal containers...
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First speakers confirmed for London Packaging Week 2026

ORGANISERS of London Packaging Week have unveiled the first wave of speakers for its 2026 conference programme. Taking place on 16 & 17 September at...
Sheet Plant Association Emerging Leaders Programme participants

Leadership development course participants visit Sheard Packaging

22 delegates from the Sheet Plant Association's (SPA) Emerging Leaders Programme recently gathered at Sheard Packaging for the third module of the flagship leadership...
Ishida multihead weigher in production facility

Premium chocolate producer enjoys sweet tase of success with Ishida weighers

TWO Ishida multihead weighers are helping to ensure perfect pack weights for Zotter Schokolade, a producer of more than 500 different chocolate products in...
Pusterla Tunisia factory opening

New Tunisia factory adds global capacity for luxury packaging specialist

LUXURY packaging specialist Pusterla 1880 has opened a second plant in Tunisia in a move described as adding capacity and flexibility across its UK...
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New research reveals refill packaging now ‘well established’ across personal care products

AMCOR has marked World Refill Day by undertaking consumer research into attitudes towards refill packaging in the personal care sector across Europe. Drawing on insights...
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Partnership delivers interactive packaging at speed across formats

POLYTAG and DataLase have teamed up to enable retailers and brands to apply GS1-compliant smart QR codes across a broader range of packaging materials. Combining...