96% of Asda’s own-brand packaging now recyclable

ASDA has published its 2023 Brighter Living Report which has revealed that 96% of its own-brand packaging is now recyclable as it targets 100%...

Technology increases shelf life of salmon

HIGH technology company JenAct Limited have been working in partnership with Marine Products (Scotland) Limited to produce a system designed to increase the shelf-life...

Glasgow’s SEC to launch ‘incredibly easy to carry’ reusable cups

REUSABLE 'Stack Cups' are to replace single-use plastic cups at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC). It comes as part of the campus' transition towards net...

New Oasis flavour launches in recycled bottles

COCA-COLA Europacific Partners (CCEP) has unveiled a new flavour of Oasis launching in recycled and recyclable bottles. The new tropical flavour comes in 100% recyclable...
i2r Packaging Solutions' Ultra container

i2r adds to Ultra container range with large-format offering

ALUMINIUM tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has added to its Ultra container range by launching a new 260mm x 260mm x 50mm profile. Designed for...

The heat is on for distillers

By Steve Bradley, sales director at bottling and packaging machinery supplier AVE UK THE way that distillers heat their feedstock has evolved in recent years....

Fully recyclable paperboard cup lid set for take-off

THE Paper Lid Company and Metsä Board have announced the introduction of a fully recyclable paperboard lid for takeaway drink cups. The lid, made from...
Mono-material tray for refrigerated food applications

Coveris launches mono-material pack for refrigerated food

COVERIS has launched a new resealable mono-material tray solution designed for refrigerated food applications. The MonoFlexBP tray is described as replacing non-recyclable, mixed-material packaging while...
Cans with different colour options

New colour libraries support metal packaging demand

SUN Chemical and X-Rite Incorporated have announced new metal packaging colour libraries in the PantoneLIVE digital colour ecosystem. Designed for the drinks sector, the libraries are...

Innovative can designs receive accolades

THREE 'striking' new designs have been recognised in the bi-annual Can Makers Accolades programme. Gen!us India Pale Ale, Au Vodka, and Happy Drinks all received...