Achieving stand-out in a crowded spirits market

Andy Christie, sales director at packaging print specialist, Herbert Walkers, discusses trends in the luxury drinks market and the considerations for creating packaging that...

‘Versatile’ sauce bottle closure boasts green credentials

BERRY Global has introduced a new closure for sauces, described as a lightweight and recyclable solution that doesn't compromise on strength or durability. The closure...

Working Smart: Smurfit Kappa steps up e-retail offering

SMURFIT Kappa has revealed it is working with 70% of "leading European e-retail brands" as the firm said the new name for its e-retail...
Riedel moves to SIG carton packs

Juice provider switches to carton packs for fruit syrups

NETHERLANDS-based juice producer Riedel is transitioning its Van de Boom syrup range from metal cans into SIG carton packs made of the packaging material...

Frying up a storm

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has revealed details of two automatic side feed sleeve wrapper and shrink tunnel installations for major food sector suppliers. One of...

GPI plays it cool with award win

GRAPHIC Packaging International (GPI) is celebrating after winning gold in the 2018 Paperboard Packaging Council Competition for its Heineken CoolerPack design. Backed by market research,...

Ball unveils ‘transparent, robust and science-based’ decarbonisation plan

BALL Corporation has launched its new Climate Transition Plan which the company said outlines its pathway into a 'fully circular and decarbonised' business. The plan...

Waitrose launches cork recycling scheme trial

WAITROSE is to trial a cork recycling scheme in a number of its stores across the UK in what it said is a UK...

New ‘luxury’ textile bag made from recycled bottles to launch

A new 'luxury' textile bag made from recycled plastic bottles is set to be launched by The Spearhead Group. The bag is made by a...

Contract packer launches VFFS paper bag solution

CONTRACT packing specialist WePack has unveiled the firm's latest 'eco-friendly' Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) solution, which is made entirely from paper. WePack said its...