New packaging equipment to be installed at £58m Walkers factory upgrade

PEPSICO has announced its biggest investment in the UK in the last 25 years with the £58 million upgrade of its Walkers Leicester factory. Celebrating...

Closures producer appoints new CEO

GUALA Closures, a producer of closures for spirits, wines, water and beverages, has announced that Gabriele Del Torchio, currently chairman and CEO, will remain...

Berlin Packaging completes latest acquisition

BERLIN Packaging has completed the acquisition of Alpack Limited, a family-owned food packaging supplier based in Dublin. Founded in 1988 by Tony Lord, Alpack is...

Hinojosa strengthens European presence with acquisition of MS Packaging

HINOJOSA Packaging Group has expanded its international presence with the acquisition of Italian company MS Packaging. With the addition of the two plants in the...
Andy Maddock IPP

Former rugby star lands senior role at pallet pooler

PALLET pooler IPP has appointed ex-rugby professional Andy Maddock as head of its UK and Ireland business. Andy joins the Coventry-based firm after three decades...
Guy Dix

Ishida Europe appoints new technical director

ISHIDA Europe has promoted long-standing employee Guy Dix to the role of technical director. Guy joined the business in July 2005 as a design engineer....
Food and Beverage Carton Alliance logo

FBCA to champion role of beverage cartons in building a sustainable future

THE Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has been formed following a merger of ACE and EXTR:ACT. The association is dedicated to advancing beverage cartons...
Mike Revell

Mike Revell elected executive chair of the Foodservice Packaging Association

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has announced Mike Revell, MD of the Socius Network, as the organisation's new executive chair. The result was very close,...
Colton Packaging lorries

Fleet investment opens up new opportunities for packaging firm

COLTON Packaging has added two new lorries to its fleet as part of the firm's growth plans. The company has snapped up one 7.5-tonne and...
New Prism eLogistics website

Prism eLogistics unveils new website following period of growth

PRISM eLogistics has launched a new website designed to give customers easier access to its growing services and expertise. The site offers a 'streamlined' experience...