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Well-defined pulp is recyclable/ compostable

HIGH quality, custom-designed moulded pulp packaging from Plastique entered production in early 2014. The process known as thermoformed fibre or pulp thermoforming uses...
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Webinar aims to ‘demystify’ EU legislation facing packaging industry

A free webinar aimed at 'demystifying' key EU legislation facing the packaging industry and the impact it will have on mills and converters has...

Study finds three in four shoppers would pay more for sustainable packaging

A new study has revealed 73% of UK shoppers would pay more for a product if the packaging had less impact on the environment. The...

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,...

Carton manufacturer looks to the future after recruiting first apprentice

CARTON manufacturer Falconer has recruited its first apprentice. Nathaniel Pendlebury recently began an 18-month lean manufacturing course at the firm. A former student at Halifax...

Arla chooses latest SIG sustainability innovation

A German milk provider has become the first company to choose SIG's new SIGNATURE PACK, described as the world first aseptic carton pack that is...

Innovative tray on display

SIG Combibloc has unveiled a new “innovative” display tray for tall, slim beverage cartons. Called ‘Hero’, SIG said this is the first time the market...
Thomson Print & Packaging BOBST NOVAFOLD 110

Edinburgh packaging manufacturer looks to corner the folding carton market

EDINBURGH-based Thomson Print & Packaging is reaping the rewards after bringing folding carton converting fully in-house, facilitated by the installation of a BOBST NOVAFOLD...

New study ‘dispels myth’ of recycling limits on fibre-based packaging

NEW research has shown that fibre-based packaging material – paper, board, cartonboard and folding boxes – can be recycled more than 25 times with...

Virtual ceremony celebrates carton innovation

VAN Genechten Packaging’s Roku Gin was named Carton of the Year at the European Carton Excellence Awards 2020. The winner was announced during the first ever...