ACA invests in second nesting machine to meet demand for ‘food-ready’ cartons

A second nesting or carton erecting machine is set to be installed at post-press specialist ACA's base near Glasgow Airport next month. The HBJ-D1200 model,...
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Study takes a fresh look at tomato punnet trays

Jackie D’Ambrosio, senior manager, business development at Graphic Packaging, explores the benefits of cartonboard in keeping tomatoes fresh CONSUMER preference for more environmentally responsible packaging,...
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Demand grows for fibre-based fruit and veg packaging solutions

DEMAND for fibre-based packaging solutions in the fruit and veg sector is increasing, according to MM Packaging Deeside. The firm said tax and legislative changes...
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European carton industry cuts fossil carbon footprint by 8%

PRO Carton, the European association of cartonboard and carton manufacturers, has announced that the carton packaging industry has achieved an 8% reduction in cradle-to-gate...

Pro Carton lends support to National Tree Week

PRO Carton – the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard Manufacturers – has announced it is backing the Tree Council’s National Tree Week with...

Waitrose Passata opts for carton pack

Waitrose is changing the packaging for its own label Passata range, from glass jars to SIG Combibloc’s heat resistant combisafe carton pack. The premium food...

Balsamic vinegar gift pack scoops top carton prize

DURERO Packaging’s Bodegas Balsamic has been named Carton of the Year at the European Carton Excellence Awards 2021. The winner was announced during a virtual...
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SIG hopes collaboration will help foster ‘entrepreneurial culture’

ASEPTIC carton packaging specialist SIG has revealed it is teaming up with start-up accelerator Plug and Play to connect with 'visionary entrepreneurs' in the food and beverage industr

Pro Carton Young Designers Award winners announced

THE winners of the Pro Carton Young Designers Award 2023 have been announced. The best young design talent in Europe was recognised at a ceremony...

Smart packaging innovation aims to inspire personality-based drinks

TETRA Pak has teamed up with Appetite Creative to create an interactive smart packaging experience for a European fruit juice producer. Focusing on passion fruit,...