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A circular approach to filmic packaging

Promoting a circular economy in flexible film packaging is essential and is leading the development of new products across a wide variety of market sectors, explains Julie Eller, sales director at RPC bpi protec

Sector must do more to encourage women

THE packaging industry has historically been seen as a male dominated sector – but times are changing. An organisation called Women in Packaging UK...

PPMA Show to mark 30 years of innovation

The PPMA Show celebrates its 30th anniversary this year when the three-day exhibition returns to the NEC Birmingham in September. Many of the biggest names...

Scottish market is a natural target for Xampla

Materials innovation company Xampla has been making waves in the packaging sector in recent years with its ‘world first’ tech helping to unlock the...
COOK Trading Ltd

Good to ‘Go’ after switch to plastic

A frozen meal manufacturer has swapped metal for plastic in a bid to reduce costs and increase production. COOK Trading Ltd has switched from metal...

Introducing Berlin Packaging UK

Berlin Packaging UK (previously Bruni Erben) is the UK subsidiary of Berlin Packaging – the World’s Only Hybrid Packaging Supplier. Founded in 1951, Berlin Packaging UK is an ever-evolving company which brings together the best elements of packaging manufacturing, distribution and income-boosting services.

EU: should we stay or should we go?

Millions of Britons will cast their vote on June 23 on the UK’s membership of the European Union. Packaging Scotland’s Gary Moug finds out...

Baltic trip shows early DRS control is “crucial”

With Scotland poised to introduce a deposit return system for drinks containers in the coming years, Packaging Scotland’s Fraser Rummens recently visited Estonia to...

Moment of truth for online packaging

WHO doesn’t like online shopping? It’s easy, it’s convenient and it’s fun. You can instantly access and purchase everything and anything you want without...

Future-proofing pharmaceutical packaging for an ageing population

WHILE pharmaceutical and nutraceutical plastic container packaging has come a long way in terms of tamper evidence and hermetic sealing, there is now increasing...