Combating rising costs in carton applications

By Neil Gruettner, business development manager, vision inspection, Mettler-Toledo Carton applications are the backbone of diverse industries, from the comforting aroma of freshly baked biscuits...

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,...

Elopak showcases greenest Pure-Pak® carton ever

ELOPAK UK is showcasing the greenest Pure-Pak® carton ever at Pro2Pac which features the recently launched Pure-Pak® Sense carton with certified renewable polyethylene (PE), produced...

Street food packaging concept earns student top prize

A young student has taken the top honours in a national packaging design competition after creating a new packaging concept for the booming street...

Huhtamaki seals £80 million Delta deal

Huhtamaki has snapped up Belfast-based Delta Print and Packaging Ltd in a deal worth £80 million. The acquisition includes Delta’s production plant in Poland –...

One-piece beer case doubles as an ice holder

A corrugated beer case for Miller Genuine Draft expands when opened and holds ice to chill bottles before drinking. Developed in conjunction with packaging...

New solutions aim to ‘redefine’ traditional paper packaging capabilities

AMCOR has announced the launch of new paper-based packaging products. The firm said AmFiber innovations are designed to 'redefine' the capabilities of traditional paper packaging,...

New barrier solution helps cheese specialist achieve environment goals

AR Packaging has developed Safeboard, which is described as a plastic-free packaging solution now being used by Bel Group for its Boursin cheese range. To...

Anti-ageing balm set to sparkle

The latest innovation in anti-ageing products from Dr Pierre Ricaud, part of the Yves Rocher Group, is using a Diamond Jar from RPC Bramlage’s...
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Bag design keeps cakes upright

PAPER packaging products manufacturer Dempson Crooke has come up with a new design of bag that allows delicate items or boxes of food to...