Carton Pack S.p.A. has acquired Clifton Packaging

Carton Pack completes acquisition of Clifton Packaging

ITALIAN packaging production specialist Carton Pack S.p.A. has acquired Clifton Packaging Group, a UK-based manufacturer of flexible food packaging solutions. Carton Pack is a portfolio...
Coveris cast stretch extrusion line

Coveris confirms ‘extensive’ investment in UK site

COVERIS has announced an 'extensive' investment at its polyethylene extrusion facility in Winsford, Cheshire. As the company's UK centre of excellence for technical barrier and...
Andy Cutler

Macpac appoints new sales engineer

THERMOFORMED packaging manufacturer Macpac has appointed Andy Cutler as sales engineer with primary responsibility for the food market. Andy has spent over 20 years in...
Sam Robinson

ULMA Packaging UK appoints regional sales manager

ULMA Packaging UK has appointed Sam Robinson as sales manager NW (non-produce). He will cover north west England in his new role, extending from Cumbria...

Trade body warns ‘latte levy’ will disproportionally impact lower-income consumers

A trade body has warned that there is 'inadequate' evidence to show that the Scottish Government's proposed tax on single-use cups will meet the...

Buyer found for Renfrew-based spirits label manufacturer

A buyer has been secured for an 'at-risk' spirits label manufacturer, administrator FRP Advisory has confirmed. Michelle Elliot and Callum Carmichael of FRP were appointed...

Mondi opens new innovation hub in Germany

MONDI has opened a new hub in Germany for co-creating flexible packaging solutions that will shape the future. FlexStudios is a new 2,300m2 building, located...

Aberdeenshire egg producer makes £2.4m investment in new technology

AN Aberdeenshire egg producer has hatched a plan to almost double its productivity in 2025 with a £2.4 million investment in a new grader. Farmlay...
DS Smith Poland machinery

DS Smith ramps up growth plans in central and eastern Europe

DS Smith is investing over €25 million in its production lines and machinery parks in Kielce, Bełchatów, and Sosnowiec in Poland. The move forms part...
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Budget reaction: FDF welcomes mass balance approach for PPT

THE Food and Drink Federation has welcomed HMRC’s decision to allow companies to use mass balance accounting in calculating recycled content for the Plastic...