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The Can Makers appoints new chairman

TRADE body The Can Makers has announced the appointment of its new chairman. Marcel Arsand has been named to chair the organisation, which represents drinks...

‘Urgent’ appeal for return of bread baskets to keep supply chains moving

BAKERS Basco is urging people to report any missing bread baskets and dollies that can be recovered by its teams to ensure the continued...

New r-PET cups address sustainability challenges

GREINER Packaging has announced the launch of new r-PET cups for beer and other drinks. The plastic cup is currently made from 100% recycled PET...

Whisky calendar provides window of opportunity for packaging specialist

SAXON Packaging has helped create a whisky advent calendar for The Really Good Whisky Company. Shelley Kelaty, managing director of The Really Good Whisky Company,...

Amcor invests in new production line for shrink bags and films

AMCOR has invested in a new production line for 'high-performance' shrink bags and films for meat and cheese at its Amcor Flexibles plant in...

Food packaging specialist earns highest BRCGS certification

COLPAC has announced it has achieved an AA+ rating from BRCGS. After seven years of consecutive AA ratings, the food packaging specialist recently received its...

Frank Dale eliminates black plastic from food packaging

FRANK Dale, the frozen baked goods brand for chefs which specialises in buffet food for special occasions, owned by food manufacturer Finedale Foods, has...
Ishida weighers

Ishida weighers help brand secure a niche in pasta market

ISHIDA has revealed how the firm's multi-head weighing technology has enabled a Swiss pasta manufacturer to cope with both growing sales and a move...
Corrugated boxes for biscuit packaging

Packaging business is boxing clever with bespoke biscuit solution

COLTON Packaging has revealed details of its work with Nottingham-based social enterprise Half the Story to provide packaging for its latest products. Half the Story...

New recycled lidding film launched with over 30% PCR content

BERRY Gardens, a berry and stone fruit production and marketing group, has teamed up with Coveris to launch a new printed lidding film containing...