IKEA to cut plastic packaging from consumer range by 2028

IKEA has announced it intends to phase out plastic packaging from its consumer range by 2028. The Swedish furniture retailer said it hopes the move...

Paper bubble wrap provider confirms £1.3m investment in new premises

PROTEGA Global, which launched the Hexcel Wrap ‘paper bubble wrap’ to market, has announced it is investing £1.3 million to bring its manufacturing and...
Shane Monkman

Environmental consultancy appoints new packaging lead

ENVIRONMENTAL and sustainability consultancy Eunomia has appointed Shane Monkman as its new packaging lead. Shane has worked in the packaging arena for a quarter-of-a-century and...

Plea launched to help Ukrainian packaging professionals find jobs in UK sector

AN appeal has been launched for help in creating a dedicated website which would enable Ukrainian packaging professionals to find jobs in the sector...
Justin Giddings and Tracey Kendall

Glass packaging company confirms changes to management structure

GLASS packaging business Croxsons has announced some changes to its management structure. Tracey Kendall, formerly business development manager - export, has been appointed as the...
James Goode, Marc Williams and Elliott Burnett

IPP announces trio of internal promotions

WOODEN pallets specialist IPP has promoted three employees to its leadership team. James Goode has been appointed strategic operations manager, Elliot Burnett is now head...

BPF to host coronavirus impact webinar series

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced the launch of a series of free webinars to explore the impact of coronavirus on the plastics...

Fortress acquires New Zealand-based equipment manufacturer

FORTRESS Technology now has four global manufacturing hubs after completing the acquisition of Dynamic Inspection, a manufacturer of in-line metal detectors, x-ray and checkweighing...
Yeast

Canadian and UK firms partner to develop sustainable bioplastics

RENAISSANCE BioScience Corp is partnering with UK-based Biome Bioplastics Limited on a £814,000 two-year initiative to develop sustainable bioplastics. The Canadian specialist in bioengineered yeast...

UK discovers nature’s secret to health and youth

A new nationwide drinks brand is looking to introduce Brits to the health benefits of aloe vera. Simplee Aloe has just launched its first...