Rising inflation impacting sustainability plans in food and drink sector

MORE than two-thirds of food and drink companies have had their sustainability plans negatively impacted by rising inflation, a new industry survey has revealed. Accountancy...

Packaging origination specialist launches refreshed website

PACKAGING origination specialist Contact Originators has launched a new website, designed to better reflect the company’s identity and strategy. The new site is described as...
Lizzie Naylor

Firms warned over brand protection

FOOD businesses are being urged to to protect their assets following a court decision to reject a plea by Kit Kat to trademark their...

New facility tipped to aid research into potential of inkjet technologies

INKJET specialist Xaar's new technology centre in Sweden has been officially opened by CEO John Mills. A ceremony, attended by COO Graham Tweedale and members of...
Jude Allan, OPRL

OPRL appoints interim MD

OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the appointment of Jude Allan as interim MD, to cover Dr Margaret Bates’ secondment to Defra. Bates will spend...

DataLase awarded funding for label-free plastic bottle project

DATALASE has been awarded funding from Innovate UK for the firm's label-free plastic bottle project. The photonic printing solutions specialist said that plastic labels are...
Interroll customer hub

Interroll launches new customer hub at UK headquarters

MATERIAL handling solutions provider Interroll has announced completion of a refurbishment project at its UK HQ in Northamptonshire, to create a new customer hub. The...

Investments strengthen packaging giant’s European operations

SMURFIT Kappa has revealed completion of 'significant' investments in its central and eastern European operations. The firm has spent more than €20 million in upgrading...

Macfarlane Packaging adds to senior team

GLASGOW-headquartered Macfarlane Packaging has appointed Sean Staley to the role of group regional director for the East Midlands. Sean, who was most recently sales director...
Robert McKenna

ULMA appoints new regional sales manager for Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

ULMA Packaging UK has announced the appointment of Robert McKenna as regional sales manager for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Robert, who joined...