New guide aims to boost plastics recycling
RECOUP and the British Plastics Federation (BPF) have teamed up to launch new guidance aimed at helping designers create plastic packaging that is easy to..
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BoxMart adds to senior team with new procurement director
PHIL Mansell has been appointed procurement director at BoxMart. The bespoke packaging supplier said Mansell brings with him “enviable expertise”..
Nivea calendar considers the environment
THERMOFORMING specialist Macpac has designed and produced advent calendar trays for Beiersdorf Nivea, which feature 24 different skin care products behind..
BRC accreditation tipped to open doors for print finisher
PRINT-finishing specialist ACA has announced it has secured Grade A accreditation from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) following completion of a 5,000 sq...
Proseal’s American expansion gathers pace
PROSEAL has opened a new production facility in Virginia, USA, to meet demand for fresh convenience foods. The tray sealing specialist said the new factory,..
Whisky calendar provides window of opportunity for packaging specialist
SAXON Packaging has helped create a whisky advent calendar for The Really Good Whisky Company. Shelley Kelaty, managing director of The Really Good Whisky..
EFIA winners will be flying high at new destination
THE European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) 2019 Awards Gala Dinner will be a high flying affair after organisers announced the ceremony will take..
Food experts discuss sustainable packaging at business breakfast
OVER 120 food industry professionals have met to discuss the future of plastics at a packaging event held by Roythornes Solicitors in Peterborough...
Mapping the way ahead: Vanden calls for more work on plastic recyclability
PLASTIC recycling specialist Vanden has welcomed the UK Plastics Pact Roadmap – but warned more work is needed on plastic packaging. The organisation..
Let your packaging mark the season
By Adam Blaxhall, editorial manager at Ignition Search Ltd CHRISTMAS lights are once again appearing on the high streets as international food markets arrive..