Ball finalises Rexam acquisition

BALL Corporation has become the largest manufacturer of beverage cans in the world after completing a $6.1 billion acquisition of Rexam PLC. The company also...

Groups call for cartoon ban on packaging of unhealthy cereals

CALLS have been made for child-friendly images to be removed from the packaging of cereals that are high in sugar and salt. It comes following...

Modular system adds flexibility for food producers

GEA has announced the launch of its new SmartPacker TwinTube vertical packaging machine onto the UK market. The firm explained that the machine has been...
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Berry focuses on circular packaging solutions at Foodex 2025

BERRY Global has outlined plans to showcase its latest circular packaging innovations for the food industry at Foodex 2025, taking place next week at...

On-pack QR codes help bring brands to life for consumers

POLYTAG, a developer of unique QR codes, has agreed a partnership with kombucha manufacturer Conway Kombucha, producers of Blighty Booch, that has been tipped...

FANUC introduce robotic swap pot unit

FANUC has collaborated with integrator Pacepacker to engineer a new robotic pot swap tray loading system, in response to a rising demand from retailers. The...

Glass packaging specialist earns top supplier accolade from Diageo

ARDAGH Glass Packaging has been named Supplier of the Year in Diageo’s Supplier Awards. The awards celebrate external partners that have ‘demonstrated resilience and dedication...
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Nothing fishy about bulk bin initiative

SCOTTISH Sea Farms has been recognised at the Marks and Spencer Select Farm Awards 2019 with an Innovation Award for the company’s work in reducing plastic packaging

New packaging format unveiled for drinking chocolate beads

DRINKING chocolate brand Cocoa Canopy has announced a new packaging format for its 900g foodservice packs. The re-sealable, plastic-free pouches are designed in-house. Already providing drinking...

Firm celebrates launch of disposable paper cutlery in retail packs

CELEBRATION Packaging has announced the launch of its disposable and recyclable paper cutlery range in 'convenient' retail packs. Available in packs of 20 knives, forks...