Tesco looks to ‘rewind the clock’ with bakery packaging
TESCO is to 'rewind the clock back to the days of traditional bakeries' by removing plastic from a number of its bakery items.
It will...
Recyclable sushi trays provide fresh look for Eat Happy
DS Smith has teamed up with sushi specialist Eat Happy to develop a fully recyclable solution for the firm’s disposable plastic sushi trays.
The tray...
Events align to create perfect storm for sectors
THE dual challenges of Brexit and climate change have come together to cause a “major impact” to the food industry and the supply of...
Macpac appoints new sales engineer
THERMOFORMED packaging manufacturer Macpac has appointed Andy Cutler as sales engineer with primary responsibility for the food market.
Andy has spent over 20 years in...
Gartcosh plant brings closures to spirits sector
Guala Closures inaugurated its new production facility in Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire earlier this year folllowing an investment in excess €60 million. CEO Andrea Lodetti...
Tesco plucks plastic trays from whole chicken packaging
TESCO has announced that from next year it will stop using plastic trays to pack its fresh, whole chickens.
The supermarket will remove the tray...
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...
Jenton secures patent for new style valve bag
JENTON International has announced it has been granted a European patent for its method of manufacturing a new type of valve bag.
The heat sealed...
Proseal’s American expansion gathers pace
PROSEAL has opened a new production facility in Virginia, USA, to meet demand for fresh convenience foods.
The tray sealing specialist said the new factory, which...
Petainer reveals new “regionalised approach” to the market
PLASTIC packaging specialist Petainer has announced the launch of a new regionalised approach to the market.
Petainer revealed there are now four regional leadership roles...
